Nature Spots in Central Area Area

  • Mt. Akagi
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    Gunma Pref. Maebashishi Fujimimachiakagisan
    Located practically in the center of Gunma Prefecture, this polygenetic volcano is considered one of the most beautiful in the Kano region as well as one of the 100 most beautiful mountains in Japan. From May to July, a diverse variety of azalea species come into bloom, dying the mountain lovely colors. A variety of other activities can be enjoyed on the mountain throughout the year—in addition to mountain climbing, there's camping, hill climbing, trail running, wildlife observation and activity programs, and in winter, there's snowshoeing and pond smelt fishing on frozen Lake Onuma.
  • Torii Pass
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    Gunma Maebashi-shi Fujimimachi Akagisan 3
  • Kakumanbuchi
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    Gunma Pref. Maebashishi Fujimimachiakagisan
    This small marsh is located close to the peak of “Mt. Akagi.” At an elevation of 1360 meters and 800 meters in circumference, this area is a treasure trove of marsh and alpine plants. The Japanese azalea in summer and the leaves in fall are worth a look. There is a boardwalk around the Kakumanbuchi pool for a casual 30-minute stroll.
  • Lake Onuma
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    Gunma Pref. Maebashishi Fujimimachiakagisan
    This crater lake is at the summit of Mt. Akagi in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. It has become a year-round tourist hot spot. Spring welcomes the best season for viewing azaleas here, and in summer you can enjoy boating and camping. The Mt. Akagi Summer Festival is held every year in August. In autumn, the colored leaves reflect off the blue of the lake, and the usual ban on smelt fishing is lifted during the winter.
  • Fujimi Pass
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    Gunma Pref. Kitagunmagunshintoumura Uenohara
    This pass at the foot of Mt. Haruna in Shinto Village, Kita Gunma County, Gunma Prefecture hosts one of Kanto’s best view points. There’s a small parking lot at the pass offering an unbroken view of the townscape stretching from Maebashi City to Shibukawa City. Especially known for its beautiful night view, the sight of the countless lights sparkling below like jewels is breathtaking. You can see it all from your car, making it a popular dating spot.
  • Tanashita Fudonotaki
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    Gunma Shibukawa-shi Akagimachi Tanashita
  • Funaodaki
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    Gunma Kitagunma-gun
  • Imai Numa
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    Gunma Maebashi-shi Imaimachi
  • Konuma
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    Gunma Maebashi-shi Fujimimachi Akagisan
  • Mt.Komochi
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    Gunma
  • Mt.Gomangoku
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    Gunma Shibukawa-shi Ikahomachi Yunakago
  • Mt.Neushi
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    Gunma Shibukawa-shi Ikahomachi Yunakago
  • Mt.Soma
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    Gunma Shibukawa-shi
  • Mt.Takanosu
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    Gunma Kitagunma-gun Shintomura
  • Mt.Futatsu
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    Gunma Shibukawa-shi Ikahomachi Ikaho
  • Takane
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    Gunma Shibukawa-shi Ikahomachi Yunakago
  • Mt.Monokiki
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    Gunma Shibukawa-shi Ikahomachi Ikaho
  • Mt.Uenoyama
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    Gunma Shibukawa-shi Ikahomachi Ikaho
  • Mt.Asama
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    Gunma Shibukawa-shi
  • Mt.Azuma
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    Gunma Kitagunma-gun Shintomura

Gunma Areas

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Gunma prefecture is synonymous with onsen. Natural hot spring water sources throughout the prefecture have given rise to a series of small onsen towns, each set among luscious mountains. At Kusatsu, Ikaho, and Minakami, traditional indoor and outdoor bathing experiences are served hand in hand with irresistible onsen-themed food, including steam-cooked eggs and custard pudding.

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