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Agatsuma Area

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Lake Nozori

Travel / Tourism

Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunnakanojoumachi Iriyama National forest 223 Forest team

Located within Joshinetsu-kogen National Park, this artificial lake was created during construction of Nozori Dam in Nakanojo Town, Agatsuma County, Gunma Prefecture. There is a nice walking path around the 10-kilometer circumference, chosen as one of “Japan’s Top 100 Paths.” The coast is a green field, filled with alpine plants. You can see hundreds of varieties of plants from summer to fall, including Nozori hemerocallis and renge azalea. The leaves of fall go perfectly with the clear lake surface.
Public Bathhouse Chiyo no Yu, Jikan-Yu

5.0

3 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunkusatsumachi Kusatsu

This free public bathhouse in Kusatsu, Kusatsu Town is located next to the venerable Osakaya Kusatsu Hot Spring Inn. The bath house is managed by the local residents and along with separate bathing rooms for men and women it is set up to allow guests to experience the traditional Kusatsu bathing practice of “Jikan-yu” or timed bathing.

伝統の時間湯を体験したかったのですがなんだか法律にふれるとかいうニュースが流れていましたその影響か時間湯のは閉まってました
Lake Okushima

Travel / Tourism

Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunnakanojoumachi Shima

Lake Okushima behind Shima Hot Springs was formed during the construction of a dam on the Shimakawa River. This man-made lake is four kilometers around in size and is also a popular spot for viewing the changing colors of the leaves in autumn. On the shore of the lake is a day bathing facility “Shima Koshiki no Yu” hot spring connected to the Shima Seseragi Archive Museum, and on the other side is Inatsutsumi Seseragi Park, where visitors can relax.
Oiwa Flower Garden

1.5

9 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Gunma Agatsuma-gun Nakanojomachi Kamisawatari 3215

"A sightseeing flower garden along the ""Japan Romantic Road,"" known as the most romantic road in Japan. The peaceful natural surroundings are filled with colorful flowers from spring to fall. The summer and fall months are especially spectacular, when approximately 600,000 sunflowers bloom in large profusion. In spring, fields of rape blossoms and poppies can be enjoyed, and in early fall, fields of western morning glories and cosmos flowers can be enjoyed as well."

夏休み、ひまわり10000本、という看板に従って狭い道を上がっていくと、廃墟の様な建物と雑草が生い茂っただけの空間。管理人？の人物が現れ「今年は天候不良でひまわりは全滅した」との事。仕方なく引き返しましたが、全滅なら看板は外しておいてほしい。時間の無駄だった。他に行った人から聞くと、もう何年も前からひまわりは咲いてなくて、今年は全滅したって言われたそう。やっていないなら各種観光ページも、ここ...
Kusatsu Onsen, Yorokobi no Yado, Takamatsu

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunkusatsumachi Kusatsu 312

This is a hot spring hotel ryokan in Kusatsu Onsen located in Agatsuma County, Gumma Prefecture. The source of the hot spring is from Yubatake, considered to be high quality clear water beneficial for nerve pain and skin diseases. As well as a large bath that has three types of water temperature, there are outside baths with two types of bath tubs made of cypress and ceramic. In addition, there is a fully private garden bath. For dining, hot pot dishes such as sukiyaki with Joshu Wagyu beef and local ingredients, as well as traditional Japanese style courses, are offered. There are Japanese and Western style guest rooms with a relaxing atmosphere and semi suite rooms with private hot spring baths.
Tsumagoi-mura Fork Museum

4.0

3 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Gunma Pref. Agatsumaguntsumagoimura Kambara 494

This museum exhibits the artifacts found during excavations in the former Kamahara Village, which was buried by the eruption of Mt. Asama in 1783. You can also see a projection mapping demonstrating the transition of the eruption and a model of a restored face of a body found on the stone steps of the Kannon-do Hall. Related videos are always shown in the audiovisual room. On the second floor, there is an introduction of the history concerning cabbage, a specialty of Tsumagoi Village, etc. You can enjoy great views of Mt. Asama and Mt. Shirane from the observation room.

鎌原観音堂、嬬恋村郷土資料館、嬬恋村地域交流センター、延命寺跡、などなど見どころ満載でした。駐車場も無料で立ち寄りやすいです。食事処水車で食事、ソフトクリームを食べ旅の疲れを取りいざ日本のポンペイ、歴史跡を見学致しました。
Kusatsu-Onsen Bus Terminal footbath

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunkusatsumachi Kusatsu

This footbath, located next to the Kusatsu-Onsen Bus Terminal, consists of a modern-styled wood gazebo enclosing a stone bath basin. Open 24 hours a day and available for all to use, its perfect for soaking tired feet just after getting off a bus or while waiting for your bus to arrive. The bath’s clear waters are constantly replenished from a hot spring source and will warm your entire body from your feet. The bath is compact, so visitors are encouraged to be forgiving of each other and make space so everyone can enjoy it. Be aware that no towels are provided, so be sure to bring your own for drying your feet afterward.
Shimagawa Dam

Travel / Tourism

Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunnakanojoumachi Shima

This dam, located in Nakanojo Town, Agatsuma County, is a concrete dam constructed on the Shima River, part of the Tone River water system. It was designated as a dam open to the community by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The masonry style design similar to western-style castle walls is popular. Many tourists visit the parks and walking course created and maintained in the surrounding area. The passage where the amount of leakage from the dam can be inspected is maintained for visitors, and with reservations it is also possible to inspect the dam management offices.
Kusatsu Tropical Wonderland

Leisure / Hobbies

Gunma Agatsuma-gun Kusatsumachi Kusatsu 286

The zoo is located at the highest altitude in Japan, and is home to capybaras, pygmy marmosets, lemurs, frilled lizards, and other lovable animals in a 15-meter-high dome. Many tourists also visit the museum because it is within walking distance from Yubatake.
Yuzuriha Insenjo Spring Water Station/Yuzuriha Mori no Ashiyu Footbath

3.5

3 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Gunma Agatsuma-gun Nakanojomachi

Footbath and drinking fountain adjacent to "National Guest House Shima Yuzuriha-so" in Shima, Nakanojo-machi, Azuma-gun. 100% Shima hot spring water, which is said to be "effective for Shima's illnesses," is available free of charge. The spring is also effective for chronic constipation, diabetes, and cholelithiasis.

足湯ができ、飲泉も可能と書いてあるので覗いてみましたが、調整中の貼り紙がありお湯はありませんでした。残念！！！
Lake Shima

Travel / Tourism

Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunnakanojoumachi Shima

This is an artificial lake created by the Nakanojo Dam, located about 40 minutes from the Ikaho Interchange. It is characterized by the beautiful cobalt blue color of the water and is called “Shima Blue”. The water is quite acidic and there are no fish in the lake, but many people visit the area to view the reflection on the water of the various colors of the seasons. The color of the lake changes many times a day according to the time and light. Canoe tours are available for visitors to see the “Shima Blue” up close until the middle of November.
Roadside Station Kuni

Transportation

Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunnakanojoumachi Kosame Far north 22

This roadside station is located along National Route 292, near the entrance of Joshin’etsu Kogen National Park. In addition to the hot spring foot bath, there is also a day-trip hot spring and accommodation facility here, so visitors can stay the night, instead of simply resting at the station. The crafts found in the Kuni Tourist Souvenir Center, such as the specialty canned scarlet runner beans, as well as the sedge wrapped in colorful cloth and knitted to make Konkonzouri. The Kuni no Go Shirasuna restaurant’s local specialty Maitake Mushroom Rice Bowl is especially popular. As is the unique soft cream, which is made with the specialty scarlet runner beans.
Kurumi no Mori Camping Site

4.0

2 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunnaganoharamachi Kitakaruizawa 1353-2250

This campsite is located in the forests of Kita Karuizawa, Gunma Prefecture. In addition to basic camping facilities such as the autocamp site and bungalows with lofts, there are also cooking areas and showers available. In the management building, camping equipment such as tents, sleeping bags, barbeque grills and tongs are also available for rental. There are a range of items for sale, from charcoal and lighters to insect repellent sprays and salad oil. With a reservation, barbeque ingredients can also be purchased.

子連れでロフト・デッキ付バンガローに宿泊しました。キャンプ場の端から端まで歩いても2分位なので、水道・トイレ・管理棟等適度に離れている感じでした。土日で利用しましたが、軽井沢-中軽井沢あたりは人も車も多く、騒々しかったですが北軽井沢を抜けたこのキャンプ場の周辺はキャベツ畑等が多く、車もあまり通らないのでゆっくり自然を満喫できる環境です。夜になると無数の星が空一面に広がっていて、子供も喜ん...
Yamba Dam

Travel / Tourism

Gunma Agatsuma-gun Naganoharamachi Kawarahata
Japan Romantic Road

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Ueda-shi-Tochigi Nikko-shi

A 320-kilometer road that runs between Ueda City in Nagano Prefecture and Nikko City in Tochigi Prefecture via Gunma Prefecture's Kusatsu-machi and Numata City. Winding through the region thought to have Japan's most German-esque scenery, it's the local take on Germany's Romantic Road that runs from Bavaria to the Austrian border. Divided into the Nagano, Gunma, and Tochigi areas it passes through three national parks, a highland region, an area with beautiful volcanic landforms, modern castle towns, and hot springs enclaves. Many Japanese poets have written about the areas along the road, making it one of Japan's most romantic drives, accenting the natural scenery.
Shiriyaki Onsen Notenburo

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunnakanojoumachi Iriyama

The hot springs from the Nagazasasawa River in Nakanojo Town, Agatsuma County, Gunma Prefecture were formed into this giant bath by damming the river on both sides. The nearby mountains and trees provide a freeing natural atmosphere. The name of the spring derives from the story of people’s hemorrhoids being healed when they burned their butts on the warmed stones at the bottom. Bathing in a bathing suit is acceptable but changing rooms are not available.
Mt. Asama

Travel / Tourism

Tsumagoi village in Agatsuma-gun, Gunma prefecture

A famously active volcano 2,568 meters tall straddling the border between Nagano Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture. The mountain is believed to have been active for several hundred thousand years and continues to make noise today. Asama Plateau Rhododendron Park is located at the foot of the mountain, and here from May through June, some 150 thousand large flowering rhododendrons delight visitors with the beauty of their blossoms. The park is also beautiful year-round and offers seasonal scenery such as Japanese azaleas and fireweed as well as Japanese larch foliage in the fall.
Aisai-no-Oka (Wife Lover’s Hill)

Travel / Tourism

Gunma Pref. Agatsumaguntsumagoimura Tashiro Within Oohira 2000

This tourist spot to shout out is on the northern route of the Tsumagoi Panorama Line. It began with an event where husbands shouted out their love for their wives in the middle of a cabbage field, known as the “kyabechu” (the cabbage kiss), and the hill has made Tsumagoi Village famous as a sacred place for loving husbands. Before shouting out your love there is a bell to ring, as well as a shouting platform that has been reported on by international media, and a hugging platform. After shouting “I love you”, which husbands find difficult to say on a daily basis, couples time slip back to their newly-wed days, rekindling their love. The hill overlooking the magnificent Mt. Asama is a tourist spot for drives and closed during the winter season.
Sawatari Onsen Public Bath

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Gunma Agatsuma-gun Nakanojomachi Kamisawatari 2310

This public bathhouse, a 25-minute drive on the Agatsuma Sightseeing Bus bound for Sawatari and leaving from Nakanojo Station on the JR Agatsuma Line, is the only one in Sawatari Onsen. The waters of the bathhouse' calcium sodium chloride spring are said to treat rheumatism, hemorrhoids, skin diseases, and women's diseases. Visitors staying in Sawatari Onsen can use the bathhouse for free but must remember to bring a bathing permit from their inn or hotel. The waters of Sawatari Onsen are said to grant one beautiful, gem-like skin with just a single bath, and locals also frequently make use of this bathhouse. The bathhouse only has a men's and women's indoor bathing area with extra hot and hot baths, so you can choose which type suits you best.
Shunsaichaya Yumehana

4.0

24 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunkusatsumachi Kusatsu 39-1

You’ll find this teahouse along the Japan Romantic Road in Kusatsu, Kusatsu Town. There’s soba, udon, tempura bowls, and special daily sets, as well as warabimochi (bracken-starch dumplings), red bean soup, kudzu starch noodles, cream anmitsu, and other sweet options. They also sell scarlet runner beans, tarts made with scarlet runner beans, sweet beans jelly, and other original items.

1月、湯畑観光の際にランチで利用しました。その日は吹雪いていて、路面の状態も悪かったのでバスターミナルから徒歩ですぐのこちらのお店はありがたかったです。勝手に、観光地によくある「高い」「不味い」「不愛想」みたいなのを想像していたのですが良い意味で裏切られました。混んでいる中でも店員さんは感じよく対応してくれましたし、料理も美味しかったです。値段は「安い！」とまではいきませんが、観光地でこ...

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Gunma Areas

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.