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• Tambara Lavender Park

  3.5

  150 Reviews

  Tamahara Plateau Numata City, Gunma Prefecture

  Tambara Lavender Park is a facility that opens every year from late June to early September where a lavender field and more than 100 types of wonderful flowers can be seen. In the summer two lifts operate and visitors can see the Tambara groves and highlands as well as the lavender fields from above, as if walking on air. Also a lavender oil extraction demonstration and a craft experience are available for visitors. It is located 30 minutes from the Numata Interchange on the Kan-Etsu Expressway.

• White World Oze Iwakura

  4.5

  64 Reviews

  Gunma Pref. Tonegunkatashinamura Tsuchide 2609

  White World Oze Iwakura located in Katashina Village Tone County Gunma Prefecture is one of the largest ski resorts in the region. Well known for its quality of snow the resort’s 16 courses include both gentle slopes for families as well as expert courses. The ski school for kids is also popular for young beginners. The Iwakura Resort Hotel located onsite is available to use the hot springs even without booking a stay.

• Tambara Ski Park

  4.5

  12 Reviews

  Tamahara Plateau Numata City, Gunma Prefecture

  A popular spot with high-quality powder snow located about two hours from Tokyo. Featuring eight courses in all from beginner to advanced it’s perfect for families. It offers a lot to kids coming to the slopes for their first time with a shallow slope for first-time skiiers “tamba land” for playing in the snow and a ski & snowboard school.

• Harada Farm Fruit Picking

  3.0

  101 Reviews

  Gunma Pref. Numatashi Yokodukamachi 1294

  This tourist farm in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture lets visitors gather the flavors of the season year-round. There are a variety of crops on the farm, and the season kicks off with pick-your own strawberries in December. Cherries, apples, grapes, mushrooms, and vegetables are all available depending on the season. You can try your hand at making authentic pizzas, and they host a variety of programs that kids love like hunting for beetles in the summertime. The farm shop sells homemade jam from farm picked fruit and sweets. There is also a restaurant where you can have a barbecue. Come for a day full of fun with the family.

• Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort

  Gunma Pref. Tonegunkatashinamura Higashiogawa 4658-58

  This ski resort is on Mt. Nikko-Shirane in Katashina Village Tone County Gunma Prefecture. Its early opening date has made it well known in the Kanto region as the first place to ski each year. At four kilometers it’s longest slope utilizes the natural topography of the landscape. The kids park and a beginner area make it great for families and those new to skiing. From the summit you can enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.

• Kawaba Ski Resort

  5.0

  1 Reviews

  Kawaba Plateau, Kawaba Village, Tone-gun, Gumma Prefecture

  This ski resort is located on Mt. Takate in Kawaba Village Tone County Gunma Prefecture. It’s known for the quality and quantity of its powder snow. Many of the courses run through the woods. There are ten slopes available ranging from gentle courses for beginners to advanced courses. Its ample restaurants and shops are also a draw.

• Station of Flower Katashina Hanasaku no Yu

  4.0

  34 Reviews

  Gunma Pref. Tonegunkatashinamura Hanasaku 1113

  This day-trip hot spring facility is located in Hanasaku no Sato, in Katashina Village, Tone County, Gunma Prefecture, overlooking the magnificent Mt. Sukai and other mountains. There are two types of outdoor bath available, the Kaze no Yu, featuring a rock garden overflowing with rustic beauty, and the Kou no Yu, which is surrounded by different flowers, depending on the season, as well as the bed-rock bath, which uses almandine from Katashina Village. It is a simple alkaline hot spring and is said to be effective for nerve pain, muscle pain and recovery from fatigue, etc. There is also a popular restaurant called Hanasaki, which serves ginger roast Joetsu pork and direct sale outlets, which sell products directly from the farms.

• Kichijo-ji Temple (Kawaba-mura, Gunma Prefecture)

  4.5

  43 Reviews

  Gunma Pref. Tonegunkawabamura Monzen 860

  "This temple is located approximately three minutes’ walk from Kichijoji Iriguchi bus stop, after taking the Kawaba loop bus from the JR Joetsu Line's Numata Station. This Zen temple of the Rinzai sect was opened in 1339 by Ujitoki Otomo of Kencho-ji Temple in Kamakura as head temple. Due to its location as the northernmost Kencho-ji Temple, it is also known as the North Gate of Kencho-ji. The temple grounds are home to the Kichijo-ji Hundred Flower Gardens, also known as the ""Temple of Flowers"", with flower beds of Mizubasho flowering in the Spring and Higanbana flowering in the Autumn. Also, in the temple's tea room, Seitaian, visitors can enjoy seasonal sweets with Matcha green tea."

• Roadside Station Agrimu Showa

  4.0

  22 Reviews

  Gunma Pref. Tonegunshouwamura Morishita 2406-2

  This roadside station is located on Prefectural Route 65, just off the Kan’etsu Expressway Showa Interchange. In addition to the direct sales outlets which sell vegetables freshly picked from Showa Village, there is also a natural footbath which is safe to lie down at even if it rains, among other facilities. In the Farm Restaurant, visitors can enjoy set meals and ramen made with fresh, local vegetables. The soft cream which uses seasonal fruits is also popular. And in the neighboring Agrimu Farm, visitors can enjoy experiencing harvesting seasonal vegetables. The Agrimu Rakugyo farming experience which allows people to rent a farm is open all year round and is also very popular.