6 Kusatsu Miyataya Peter Sidell In the resort town of Kusatsu in Japan's Gunma prefecture, Miyataya is a friendly, inexpensive neighbourhood dining bar
Culture Baelz Memorial Hall, Kusatsu Peter Sidell In the hot-spring resort of Kusatsu in Japan's Gunma prefecture, Baelz Memorial Hall is a small but interesting museum abo..
Accommodation Kusatsu Hotel Peter Sidell In Japan's hot-spring and ski resort of Kusatsu, the Kusatsu Hotel is a charming, atmospheric Japanese hotel with traditio..
10 Kusatsu Onsen Town at Night Cathy Cawood The heart of popular hot spring town Kusatsu Onsen is its 'hot water field', Yubatake. Surrounded by shops and restaurants,..
7 Oze National Park Victoria Vlisides Make sure you put Oze National Park into your plans before leaving Japan!
Activities Rocky Hike up Mt. Shibutsu Victoria Vlisides The top of Mount Shibutsu in Gunma is a rocky 5-hour trip but it's totally worth the view!
Shibazakura Festival in Misato 2026 Early Apr - Early May Known as one of the famous places to view Shibazakura (moss phlox), the 4.1 hectare Misato Shibazakura Park entertains many vi..
Food Souan Cafe, Kusatsu Peter Sidell In the hot spring resort of Kusatsu in Japan's Gunma Prefecture, Souan Cafe is a small, charming place for lunch or a snack.