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Gunma

Mountain adventures and hot springs escapes

About Gunma

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Top Attractions in Gunma

Mount Kusatsu-Shirane

Activities

Mount Kusatsu-Shirane

Kusatsu Onsen

Beauty & Spa

Kusatsu Onsen

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Onioshidashi Volcanic Park

Activities

Onioshidashi Volcanic Park

4.5 (2) 2 Reviews

Tomioka Silk Mill

Culture

Tomioka Silk Mill

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Around Gunma

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About Gunma

Region	Kanto
Island	Honshu
Capital	Maebashi
Population	2,008,068
Area	6,362.28 km²

Not too far from Tokyo in the northern Kanto area, Gunma Prefecture (群馬県, Gunma-ken) can be described as an adventure playground of sorts – skiing, snowboarding, hiking and canyoning (in the Minakami area) provides adrenaline seekers things to do year-round.

Its mountains, ski slopes in the winter, become excellent hiking trails in the summer. Gunma is also known for having some of the nation’s best hot springs, the most notable being Kusatsu Onsen; its Yubatake (hot water field) is a must-see. The Old Tomioka Silk Mill was added to the list of World Heritage Sites in 2014.

Gunma is also famous for its daruma dolls, the traditional Japanese good luck charm.

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Upcoming Gunma Events

Akagi Nanmen Cherry Blossom Festival

Activities

Akagi Nanmen Cherry Blossom Festival

Apr 3rd - Apr 18th

Each year around mid-April, Gunma is home to the Akagi Nanmen Cherry Blossom Festival. The event showcases the beauty of around..

1 Free

Shibazakura Festival in Misato

Shibazakura Festival in Misato

Apr 10th - May 5th

Known as one of the famous places to view Shibazakura (moss phlox), the 4.1 hectare Misato Shibazakura Park entertains many vi..

10 ¥300

Tsutsujigaoka Park Azalea Festival

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Tsutsujigaoka Park Azalea Festival

Apr 10th - May 15th

From around mid-April to early May each year, Gunma's Tsutsujigaoka Park in Tatebayashi is filled with color, thanks to the..

1 3 ¥630

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Where to eat in Gunma

Touring and Tasting the Food of Maebashi

Japanese

Touring and Tasting the Food of Maebashi

Geoff Day

A Journey through Maebashi, Gunma and fermentation processes in meats, cheeses, sake and more.

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Souan Cafe, Kusatsu

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.

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Tsukinoi

Italian

Tsukinoi

Peter Sidell

In the hot-spring resort of Kusatsu in Japan's Gunma Prefecture, Tsukinoi is a charming patissier and restaurant serving fresh..

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Places to stay in Gunma

Sekizenkan Ryokan

Ryokan

Sekizenkan Ryokan

Aline Laborde

If you are after an authentic Japanese hot spring experience, Sekizenkan Ryokan, an ‘onsen ryokan’, should be one of your top ..

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Hotel Ohruri, Kusatsu

Japanese

Hotel Ohruri, Kusatsu

Peter Sidell

In Japan's Gunma prefecture hot-spring resort of Kusatsu, Hotel Ohruri is a charming hotel, with affordable, comfortable r..

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Kirishimaya Ryokan

Accommodation

Kirishimaya Ryokan

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Surrounding the heart of Kusatsu’s famous Yubatake lies Kirishimaya Ryokan, a Japanese style inn owned by Nakazawa-san. Howeve..

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Latest Gunma Reports

Ikaho's Initial D Manhole Covers

Culture

Ikaho's Initial D Manhole Covers

Linka Wade

In 2020, Shibukawa City celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Initial D anime by installing 7 Initial D themed manhole covers in..

3 6

Uekeno Haniwa no Sato Park

Culture

Uekeno Haniwa no Sato Park

Linka Wade

Uekeno Haniwa no Sato Park is home to the Hodota cluster of kofun, where an almost perfectly preserved 5th century village site..

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Chatsubomi Moss Park

Culture

Chatsubomi Moss Park

Linka Wade

Chatsubomi Moss Park is a stunning natural area tucked away in the mountains near Kusatsu Onsen. The park is truly a place like..

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About Gunma

Region	Kanto
Island	Honshu
Capital	Maebashi
Population	2,008,068
Area	6,362.28 sq. km

Not too far from Tokyo in the northern Kanto area, Gunma Prefecture (群馬県, Gunma-ken) can be described as an adventure playground of sorts – skiing, snowboarding, hiking and canyoning (in the Minakami area) provides adrenaline seekers things to do year-round.

Its mountains, ski slopes in the winter, become excellent hiking trails in the summer. Gunma is also known for having some of the nation’s best hot springs, the most notable being Kusatsu Onsen; its Yubatake (hot water field) is a must-see. The Old Tomioka Silk Mill was added to the list of World Heritage Sites in 2014.

Gunma is also famous for its daruma dolls, the traditional Japanese good luck charm.