Due to heavy snow in winter, the road is only open between May and mid to late-November but in that time, offers drivers a beautiful drive on well-maintained roads. Driving the route is a great way to move through Joshinetsu Kogen National Park toward Kusatsu Onsen but make sure to ...
Japan is home to ten percent of the world’s active volcanoes, so it’s a great place to experience one of these living mountains first-hand. Where else could you see an eruption in progress, a bubbling crater lake, buildings half-buried in lava, and mountain peaks that didn’t even ex...
While in Takasaki, visit theDaruma temple(and its famous fortune dolls) andthe enormous Kannon statue. Day trips abound, including to the ski slopes ofEchigo-Yuzawaand the famousonsentown of Kusatsu. Every weekend, two of Japan’s lovingly preserved steam trains trundle through, tugging authentic...
Kusatsu Onsen•• Kusatsu Onsen of Gunma Prefecture is blessed with large volumes of quality hot spring water and is consistently ranked the top onsen destination in Japan. The large Sainokawara Rotemburo outdoor bath offers pleasant views of the winter landscape. Gunma Prefecture Manza Ons...
Kusatsu Onsen Manza Onsen Nonoribetsu Onsen Kamuiwakkayu Falls Nyuto Onsen Tamagawa Onsen Okuhida Onsen Shibu Onsen Eat and Dine Out Eating Japanese cuisine is always a gastronomic treat. Tourists will find a great variety of seasonal and regional dishes. Exploring the food scene will range from ...