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Kusatsu, Shima
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Kusatsu, Shima
Gunma
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Kusatsu, Shima
The Kusatsu and Shima areas are recommended for a relaxing hot spring trip! Kusatsu Onsen, one of Japan's most popular hot spring resorts, has acidic spring quality that is effective for skin diseases and diabetes. The specialty of Kusatsu is the "yumomi," where they sing the Kusatsu song while stirring the hot spring with a board to lower the temperature. Shima Onsen, surrounded by nature and with a retro townscape, is rumored to have an inn that served as a model for the popular Ghibli movie "Spirited Away." Nearby, there are many popular tourist spots where you can feel the beauty of nature, such as the beautiful "Shima River" and the cobalt blue "Oku-Shima Lake."
Kusatsu, Shima
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Kusatsu Onsen
A famous hot spring representing Japan, counted as one of the Three Famous Springs of Japan
Kusatsu Onsen, where a huge hot spring town is formed around Yubatake, is known as one of the Three Famous Springs of Japan, along with Arima Onsen in Hyogo Prefecture and Gero Onsen in Gifu Prefecture. It is also famous for its medicinal baths and has been a renowned hot spring destination for many people since ancient times.
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Kusatsu Onsen
A famous hot spring representing Japan, counted as one of the Three Famous Springs of Japan
Kusatsu Onsen, where a huge hot spring town is formed around Yubatake, is known as one of the Three Famous Springs of Japan, along with Arima Onsen in Hyogo Prefecture and Gero Onsen in Gifu Prefecture. It is also famous for its medicinal baths and has been a renowned hot spring destination for many people since ancient times.
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Atsunoyu
A facility where you can watch the Yumomi Show, a Kusatsu specialty
Kusatsu's unique bathing method, "Yumomi," is a technique used to physically cool down the hot springs in Kusatsu, where the source is too hot. At Atsunoyu, you can enjoy Yumomi as a show. It is a spot that you should visit at least once, as it was rebuilt in 2015 in a Taisho Roman-style building!
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Atsunoyu
A facility where you can watch the Yumomi Show, a Kusatsu specialty
Kusatsu's unique bathing method, "Yumomi," is a technique used to physically cool down the hot springs in Kusatsu, where the source is too hot. At Atsunoyu, you can enjoy Yumomi as a show. It is a spot that you should visit at least once, as it was rebuilt in 2015 in a Taisho Roman-style building!
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Shima Onsen
The hot spring that was the first to be recognized as a national hot spring resort
Shima Onsen is a hot spring with a history dating back to ancient times, with legends that even Minamoto no Yoshitsune and his brother Minamoto no Yoritomo visited. It is also famous as the hot spring where the water from Kusatsu Onsen, known for its medicinal properties, flows into. In the Showa era, it was the first hot spring to be recognized by the government as a national resort hot spring area with excellent water quality.
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Shima Onsen
The hot spring that was the first to be recognized as a national hot spring resort
Shima Onsen is a hot spring with a history dating back to ancient times, with legends that even Minamoto no Yoshitsune and his brother Minamoto no Yoritomo visited. It is also famous as the hot spring where the water from Kusatsu Onsen, known for its medicinal properties, flows into. In the Showa era, it was the first hot spring to be recognized by the government as a national resort hot spring area with excellent water quality.
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Sekizenkan
A ryokan that served as a model for that anime movie
Sekizenkan is a long-established ryokan in Shima Onsen, with a history of over 300 years. It has been featured in many media outlets and is said to have served as a model for the ryokan that appears in Hayao Miyazaki's film "Spirited Away."
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Sekizenkan
A ryokan that served as a model for that anime movie
Sekizenkan is a long-established ryokan in Shima Onsen, with a history of over 300 years. It has been featured in many media outlets and is said to have served as a model for the ryokan that appears in Hayao Miyazaki's film "Spirited Away."
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Manza Onsen
A famous hot spring in the mountains that you'll want to visit with skiing
Manza Onsen is the highest hot spring in Japan that can be reached by car. It is also known for having the highest sulfur content in its hot springs in Japan. There are many ski resorts nearby, and it is a famous hot spring that is visited by many people after skiing.
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Manza Onsen
A famous hot spring in the mountains that you'll want to visit with skiing
Manza Onsen is the highest hot spring in Japan that can be reached by car. It is also known for having the highest sulfur content in its hot springs in Japan. There are many ski resorts nearby, and it is a famous hot spring that is visited by many people after skiing.
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Onsen Manju (Hot Spring Steamed Buns)
The aroma of brown sugar spreads throughout the onsen manju of Kusatsu.
Kusatsu's classic onsen manju is made with brown sugar. Inside the soft steamed bun, there are red beans that are not too sweet. There are various onsen manju shops in Kusatsu, and you can enjoy the unique taste of each shop.
Hanamame (Kusatsu's flower beans)
Kusatsu's flower beans offer a mild sweetness and enjoyable texture.
These rare flower beans grow in Kusatsu, which has a high altitude. They are also known as "hana-ingen" (flower green beans). These beans offer a mild sweetness and a fluffy texture. They can be enjoyed in various dishes such as rice dishes, desserts, and sweetened beans.
Relaxing Cafe
A relaxing cafe to rest your body after warming up in the hot springs.
This cafe is perfect for taking a break after warming up in the hot springs. Coffee and sweet desserts are perfect for a refreshed body after soaking in the hot springs. You can spend a leisurely time while being healed by the old-fashioned atmosphere.
Eating and Walking in the Hot Spring Town
Enjoy a food tour unique to the hot spring town
In Kusatsu, a hot spring town, you can enjoy a food tour unique to the area. From hot spring eggs and hot spring pudding to soft serve ice cream, you can savor various "hot spring flavors". Hot spring cuisine is perfect for satisfying your hunger after soaking in the hot springs!
Local Ingredient Restaurant
A restaurant where you can enjoy dishes made with Gunma's ingredients.
A restaurant where you can enjoy the taste of Gunma, using vegetables harvested locally, game and Joshu pork raised locally, and highland cheese. You can fully enjoy fresh dishes harvested and cooked in Gunma.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥10,647
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥32,900
Best Season
9~1 Month
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