Gunma Travel / Gunma Tour

Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan's leading hot springs, located in the northwest of Gunma Prefecture. It is one of the three most famous hot springs in Japan, and boasts an abundant supply of hot water and its quality. In the center of the hot spring town is the "Yubata", where the smell of sulfur wafts from the steam that covers the area. Because the temperature of the hot spring is high, the "Yumomi" method of lowering the temperature using wooden boards is famous. There are more than 150 inns lined up, and you can choose from a variety of Accommodation to suit your group size and preferences, from traditional inns to large hotels. There are tourist spots such as Anamori Inari Shrine and Kusatsu Shiraneyama in the surrounding area. Kusatsu Onsen is known as the "Okumiage no Yu" hot spring used by Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune, and in the Edo period it was always ranked at the top of the "Hot Spring Rankings" in the east and was very popular. Why not relax and soothe your daily fatigue in this historic hot spring?

Tomioka Silk Mill was established in 1872 (Meiji 5) under the direction of Frenchman Brunat at the request of the Meiji government. It is considered a representative example of factory architecture that combines Japanese and Western technology, and most of the original buildings remain intact. It is rare to find a factory from the late 19th century remaining anywhere in the world, and this building holds great significance as the birthplace of a building that contributed to the modernization of Japanese industry. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2014 and has become a popular tourist destination in recent years. The main facility where thread was made, the "Spinning Mill," is a must-see. The surrounding area is dotted with restaurants with good reputations for lunch, such as "Oginoya," famous for its kamameshi (rice cooked in a pot), and "Mendokoro Hayami," where you can eat the local dish of stewed noodles, "Okkirikomi."

This waterfall is located in Numata City, in the northern part of Gunma Prefecture. It has a unique shape with water flowing down from three sides into a cleft in the rocks, and is called the "Niagara of Toyo" due to its overwhelming power. It is a rare, long waterfall. It has a drop of about 7m and a width of about 30m, and the sight of it roaring and spraying water as it flows is simply breathtaking. In spring, the amount of water increases with melting snow, making it even more impressive. In summer, it is a healing place with a cool breeze blowing through, and in autumn, it is a popular spot for viewing autumn leaves. There are many tourist spots in the surrounding area, such as "Hannya Rock", named after the towering rock wall that resembles the human demon, and "Masutobi Falls", which has a drop of about 15m. For those who want to spend a relaxing time, we also recommend "Oigami Onsen".