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  • Usui Pass
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    Gunma Pref. Annakashi Matsuidamachisakamoto
    The Usui Pass, on the border of Gunma and Nagano prefectures, at elevation 960 meters, was considered an essential pass connecting Kanto area with the Shinano and Hokuriku areas. At its peak, on the border, are located the Kumanokoutai-jinja Shrine and Miharashidai lookout known as an excellent Sunset Point. In recent years, it has become popular as a tourist area with the Usui Pass Railway Culture Park, the Abt Walking Path, the Lake Usui, and the Megane Bridge across the Usui River, all nearby.
  • Jukkoku Pass
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    Gunma Prefecture Tano-gun Uenomura
    This mountain pass is 1,351 meters in height and is located between Ueno Village, Tano County in Gunma Prefecture and Sakuho Town, Minamisaku County in Nagano Prefecture. This name of the pass originates from a long time ago when 1,500 kilograms (Jikkoku) of rice had to be carried every day from the Shinshu region to the west of Joshu region where rice could not be harvested. In addition to rice, miso paste and soy sauce from the Shinshu region and coal from the Shinshu region was transported. The folk song, “Jikkoku-Mago-Uta”, sung by the horsemen is passed down to this day. At the Jikkoku Pass, there are car parks, toilets, and a tower observatory with a magnificent view, that can be entered freely. Please be aware that the mountain pass is closed during winter.
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  • Nidoage Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Prefecture Takasaki City
    This is a pass on the border of Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture and Naganohara Town, Agatsuma County, opened with an altitude of about 1,380 meters and rich in nature. It is recommended for those visiting Asama-Otaki Falls and Asama Ranch as there is a car park for climbers. The view of Mt. Asama from Nidoage Pass is spectacular, especially during autumn when you can enjoy the scenery of the changing colors of the leaves. The beautiful scenery makes it a popular course for those driving or motorbike riding to Kita-Karuizawa.
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  • Uchiyama Pass
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    Nagano Pref. Sakushi Uchiyama
    A pass known as the trailhead of Mt. Arafune located on the border between Kanra County, Gunma Prefecture and Saku City, Nagano Prefecture along National Route 254. Visitors can view picturesque rock formations such as Himeiwa Rock, Byobuiwa Rock, and Napoleon Rock as well as lush natural, seasonal scenery, and the pass has been selected as possessing one of the 100 most picturesque sunsets in Nagano.
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  • Budo Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Tano-gun Uenomura
  • Ogami Pass
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    Nagano Minamisaku-gun Sakuhomachi
  • Shionosawa Pass
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    Gunma Tano-gun Uenomura
  • Hisawa Pass
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    Gunma Tano-gun Uenomura
  • Yagura Pass
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    Gunma Tano-gun Kannamachi
  • Tsuetate Pass
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    Gunma Tano-gun Kannamachi
  • Daifuku Pass
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    Gunma Tano-gun Kannamachi
  • Shiozawa Pass
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    Gunma Tano-gun Kannamachi
  • Akiba Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Tano-gun Kannamachi
  • Ishigami Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Fujioka-shi
  • Hoshio Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Saku-shi
  • Yakiyama Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Kanra-gun Nanmokumura
  • Kigiiwa Pass
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    Gunma Kanra-gun Nanmokumura
  • Dorokujin Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Fujioka-shi
  • Suginoki Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Tomioka-shi
  • Yagasaki Pass
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    Gunma Annaka-shi Matsuidamachi Iriyama
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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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