The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Gunma Prefecture, Kanto

June 22, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Gunma Prefecture (群馬県, Gunma-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region. Its capital is Maebashi.
Restaurants in Gunma Prefecture

1. Yubatake

Kusatsu, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun 377-1711 Gunma Prefecture +81 77-552-3040 http://www.kusatsu-onsen.ne.jp/category/detail/index.php?c=2&g=2&kcd=36
Excellent
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8%
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4.5 based on 1,402 reviews

Yubatake

Kusatsu is recognized along with Gero and Arima as one of Japan's three most famous hot spring resorts. The Yubatake (Hot Water field) is a central meeting and sightseeing spots in Kusatsu Onsen. This is the source water field for the bubbling Onsen water supplied throughout Kusatsu village. An abundant quality of hot water with a strong acidity of pH2.1, gives the water strong anti-bacterial powers with superior therapeutic and spiritual qualities, and has attracted many people for hundreds of years. The Yubatake (hot water field) is the symbol of Kusatsu Hot Spring. Located in the center of the spa resort, Yubatake is the source of hot springs that gush some 4,000 liters of hot water per minute amid clouds of rising steam. This so-called "hot water field" is surrounded by a promenade made of ceramic roof tiles and there is even a bench in the shape of Mt. Shirane, a nearby volcano. Here, visitors can stroll after taking a bath and relax while enjoying the unusual and very warming atmosphere of this unrivaled resort.

Reviewed By richardgG1237GW - Portland, United States

The source of the Kusatsu Hot Springs water is very impressive with the hot water running out at 52 C at this mountain town located at about 1,200 meters. Lots of little shops and places to eat. Several demonstrations throughout the day of people at a location close by of people stirring this hot water to help cool it down a bit.

2. Gunma Astronomical Observatory

6860-86 Nakayama, Takayama-mura, Agatsuma-gun 377-0702 Gunma Prefecture +81 279-70-5300 http://www.astron.pref.gunma.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Gunma Astronomical Observatory

3. Myogi Shrine

6 Myogi, Myogi-mahi, Tomioka 379-0201 Gunma Prefecture +81 274-73-2119 http://www.myougi.jp/
Excellent
49%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 90 reviews

Myogi Shrine

4. Haruna Shrine

849 Harunasanmachi, Takasaki 370-3341 Gunma Prefecture +81 27-374-9050 http://www.haruna.or.jp
Excellent
63%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
4%
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4.5 based on 354 reviews

Haruna Shrine

Reviewed By Juntasinee - Bangkok, Thailand

The shrine is situated on the mountain. You need to walk uphill to reach the shrine. The nature along the way and freash air will make you feel not tired at all. The nature is very beautiful with river, waterfall and forest . The shrine is great and once you see it, you could know it is, really valuable property. The place is peaceful and quiet. Worth to visit

5. Kichijo-ji Temple

860 Monzen, Kawaba-mura, Tone-gun 378-0115 Gunma Prefecture +81 278-52-2434 http://www.kitijyouji.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Kichijo-ji Temple

The official name is Blue Dragon Mountain Kichijoji (Seiji Temple) It is Zen temple of Rinzai sect whose main mountain is Kamakura Kenchoji. In the case of As the roof of the Kanto plain, a mountain of Mt. Takematsu, which is said to have played in Japan Takefumi (Yamato Tawaru), and a mountain such as Tanigawa dake are gathered, Shimizu of snow melts as Hosokawa and gathers and one source of the Tone River source that traverses the Kanto Kichijoji which has been walking with history, surrounded by greenery on the ground Construction was founded by Mr. Otomo at the time of Mr. Oshito Kazushi Nakagaki Yuzuki Zen master for the second calendar year (1339) of the Northern and Morning Dynasty. Because it is located in the northernmost region of the Kaenji temple 440 th major Kaga temple temple, it is also called the main gate of Konchoji temple.

6. Usui Daisan Kyoryo Bridge

Matsuidamachi, Annaka 379-0307 Gunma Prefecture +81 27-382-1111 http://www.city.annaka.lg.jp/kanko_spot/megane.html
Excellent
41%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
15%
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4.5 based on 128 reviews

Usui Daisan Kyoryo Bridge

7. Rinkokaku

3 Chome-15-3 Otemachi, Maebashi 371-0026 Gunma Prefecture +81 27-231-5792 https://www.city.maebashi.gunma.jp/shisetsu/1/4/18430.html
Excellent
37%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Rinkokaku

8. Kammuri Inari Shrine

1 Hosoyacho, Ota 373-0842 Gunma Prefecture +81 276-32-2500 http://kanmuri.com/
Excellent
42%
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Kammuri Inari Shrine

9. Ozegahara

Tokura, Katashina-mura, Tone-gun 378-0411 Gunma Prefecture +81 278-58-2111 http://www.ozetokura.co.jp/
Excellent
59%
Good
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4.5 based on 114 reviews

Ozegahara

10. Hosui-ji Temple

637-43 Ikaho Ikahomachi, Shibukawa 377-0102 Gunma Prefecture +81 279-72-2401 http://web.fgs.org.tw/introduction.php?ihome=E30107&InCatId=615
Excellent
40%
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50%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Hosui-ji Temple

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