Gunma

Steam rising over a traditional Japanese hot-spring town in the mountains of Minakami, Gunma
Gunma, Hidden Gems, Kanto

Minakami Guide: White-Water Rafting, Onsen and the Wild Heart of Gunma (First-Timer’s Guide)

Less than 90 minutes from Tokyo, Minakami in northern Gunma is Japan’s adventure capital and a hot-spring paradise rolled into one. This complete first-timer’s guide covers how to get there from Tokyo, white-water rafting on the Tone River, the Tanigawadake Ropeway, Takaragawa Onsen and the region’s eighteen hot-spring areas, where to stay and eat, seasonal highlights, suggested itineraries, a cost breakdown and detailed FAQs.

Steam rising from Japanese hot springs at Kusatsu Onsen
Culture & Customs, Gunma, Kanto

Kusatsu Onsen Guide: Japan’s #1 Hot Spring Town in Gunma Prefecture

The ultimate guide to Kusatsu Onsen, Japan’s #1-ranked hot spring town for over 20 consecutive years. Located in Gunma Prefecture’s alpine highlands, Kusatsu features the iconic Yubatake plaza, scalding sulphur baths, and the unique Yumomi water-cooling ceremony. This complete guide covers how to reach Kusatsu from Tokyo, where to stay, the three-bath strategy, what to eat, when to visit, and how to combine Kusatsu with Karuizawa, Nikko, or a wider Japan itinerary.

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