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!
Activities Akagi Nanmen Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström Each year around mid-April, Gunma is home to the Akagi Nanmen Cherry Blossom Festival. The event showcases the beauty of around..
7 Camping & Trekking Climbing Akagisan C. Rio Mount Akagi dominates the skyline of the City of Maebashi and its northern neighboring city Takasaki.
Activities Lake Haruna Illumination Festa 2026 Mid - Late Dec Located on top of Mt Haruna, the lake is picturesque all year round. However, the annual illumination event at Lake Haruna attracts..
Activities Takasaki Pageant of Starlight 2026-2027 Late Oct - Early Mar From the end of Autumn until the New Year, Takasaki's Symphony Road is lit up with thousands of lights. In select locations,..
7 Water Sports Nishi Kuro Canyoning C. Rio Nishi Kuro, at the foot of Tanagawadake, offers sanctuary from the heat with its cool clear water and deep caverns.
Winter Sports Minakami Kogen Ski Resort Sandra Isaka Minakami Kogen Ski Resort is the ultimate winter get-away for anyone with an interest in snow-related activities. From skiing to..
8 Winter Sports Hodaigi Ski Resort C. Rio Just down the road from my house and about a 20 minute drive from the edge of Minakami, sits Hodagi Ski resort. Nestled into the..