NorthWest WaGunma onsen-town manju
Steamed manju and yakimanju from Gunma's hot-spring towns travel well as meibutsu.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
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Gunma
Gunma is onsen heaven. Kusatsu, Ikaho and remote riverside inns are all within reach of Tokyo.
📜 A little history
Kusatsu has been praised as a healing hot spring for centuries. Tomioka Silk Mill, from 1872, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
🌸 Best time to visit
Year-round onsen; autumn colour; winter snow for skiing and steaming baths.
🚄 Getting there
Joetsu Shinkansen to Takasaki about 1 hour, or direct buses to Kusatsu.
🍜 Famous local food
Mizusawa udon, okkirikomi noodle stew and yakimanju.
🎁 Omiyage to bring home
Konnyaku products, Kusatsu bath salts and daruma dolls from Takasaki.
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🍜 Food Ramen, sushi, markets and local specialities
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🎁 Omiyage and craft Souvenirs, sake and local crafts
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🏆 Meibutsu Famous local speciality products
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📍 Travel spots Sights and official guides
Gunma tourism (official)
Official tourism guide for Gunma Prefecture: sights, events and local food.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
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♨️ Onsen and ryokan Hot springs, inns and day baths
Hoshi Onsen Chojukan
Remote Gunma inn whose wooden bath has spring water rising through the floor.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Ikaho Onsen
Gunma onsen town known for its long stone staircase and iron-rich 'golden' water.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Kusatsu Onsen
Gunma hot-spring town built around the steaming Yubatake (hot water field); famous for strongly acidic water and yumomi water-cooling shows.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Shima Onsen
Quiet riverside onsen village in Gunma.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku
Gunma inn known for its large riverside outdoor baths.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
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