Minakami in Gunma Prefecture is known as the outdoor adventure capital of Japan. With every season offering challenging and rewarding thrills like skiing, rafting and paragliding, it's no wonder why this scenic area has claimed such a title.
By far the best time to really enjoy bathing in hot springs is during the winter, and so, desperate to check out why Japan is so famous for its onsens, I headed to Kusatsu in Gunma prefecture. Kusatsu Onsen is considered one of Japan’s top three hot springs, along with Gero Onsen in Gifu, and..
With a variety of options, dining at the Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 is a real pleasure. In the first floor restaurant, Shirakaba, there is an impressive Japanese/International buffet for breakfast, lunch (weekends only), and dinner. Food item..
Looking for lunch one day while I was visiting Kusatsu, I checked out the various options around Yubatake, "Hot water field", the focus of the town. I found a promising-looking menu on a chalkboard, and followed a little passage to Souan Ca..
The central focus of Kusatsu is Yubatake, 'Hot water field', an open space where volcanic water gushes out of the ground, steaming generously and reeking of sulphur. It's encircled by souvenir shops and restaurants, and one that I went to..
If you are planning to spend a relaxing weekend away from the routine of the metropolis and away from the big cities then Takasaki, in Gunma prefecture about 100 km northeast of Tokyo, is certainly a leading option. The Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki is..
The Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 is a wonderful get-away only two hours from central Tokyo. With the Minakami Kogen Ski Resort on-site, and many other activities year-round, it is a perfect choice for anyone with an active lifestyle. If you decide to sta..
Minakami has become one of Japan's top resort areas for people with an active lifestyle. Located only two hours from central Tokyo, the Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 offers a impressive variety of activities in every season and is the perfect place to..
I visited Chatsubomi-goke Moss Park on a humid and rainy day. It was not ideal but it gave an interesting atmosphere to the place, making it seem very mysterious. The entrance fee is 500 yen, but children are free. You can park right next to the entr..
Situated 30 minutes by car from Shibukawa, Mount Haruna is one of the famous mountains in the Gunma prefecture. Mount Haruna is a place I like to go often. As I live not far away from there, I can definitely say that the best season to go is during t..
Getting lost is for me a big part of travelling. It is often how I discover great places to eat, an art gallery or just a nice neighborhood. Because I was not used to my Japanese GPS yet, I got lost one day on my way back home. I had absolutely no id..
