May 20, 2015 - 2 min read

Winter Visit to Kusatsu Onsen

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Around the Yubatake, the water field of Kusatsu. The most famously known part of Kusatsu. Place Address: 414 Kusatsu, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma-ken 377-1711

Coincidentally, it was the night of Valentine's day. The harmonica player stands on a stage with sprinkle of snow. It was really cold night as anyone can see, but the sweet melody of harmonica kept our souls warmed, so we kept watching him for a while... Place address: 414 Kusatsu, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma-ken 377-1711

First thing in the morning when I got out of bed, checking to see if it was still snowing. The roof top had some snow from the day before, but it had snowed a fair bit over night. Place Address: 〒377-1711 Gunma-ken, Agatsuma-gun, Kusatsu-machi, Kusatsu, 367−4

Walking up the staircases close to Yubatake will lead to the Kosenji Temple. Everything is covered up in a thick snow, even the Jizo look very cold... Place Address: 〒377-1711 Gunma-ken, Agatsuma-gun, Kusatsu-machi, Kusatsu,４４６

Takesumi soft cream. The soft cream made of Bamboo charcoal. I've never seen this flavor before, so I had to try it even in a cold snowy day. It tasted fantastic! Place Address: 507 KusatsuAgatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture 377-1711

The hundreds of shrine gates found in Saino Kawara Park. The red colored gates conspicuously stands out in a snow white world beautifully. I will have to try going up when there is no snow! Place Address: 518 KusatsuKusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma-ken 377-1711

One of the famous Onsen in Japan, Kusatsu Onsen is situated in north-west area of Gunma Prefecture. Gunma is known for having so many good onsens, and I'm very proud of it as I'm a onsen lover. These photos were taken in mid February, and they still had thick layer of snow even though there wasn't any snow found in Takasaki city.

Surrounded by the mountains assures that there is an endless supply of fresh onsen coming out from the area. This onsen town is just the right size for everyone to enjoy a nice and quiet trip, and also fun walking around with one hand holding a special onsen manju sweet! Furthermore, there are a few free public onsens available, as well as different types of onsens can be experienced around the Kusatsu town.

The high season for Kusatsu Onsen is said to be during summer, but if you would like to take in an Onsen while watching snowfall, it will be a great idea to visit here during the winter. Since there is skiing around in the area, many skiers seem to enjoy relaxing at the onsen.

This onsen town makes everyone want to return to Kusatsu Onsen every year!