The hot spring town of Kusatsu Onsen has been attracting visitors for centuries, and is full of real character. I loved the nostalgic atmosphere. Happily it is nothing like a museum. Instead it is still full of visitors. The streets are lined with thriving restaurants and stores. There are plenty of quaint old wooden buildings, and you can see that many newer buildings were designed to blend in with the old. It's a wonderful place to wander!
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Kusatsu Onsen's Nostalgic Charm
Wander through a traditional Japanese hot spring town
By Cathy Cawood
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Elena Lisina
7 years ago
This place reminds me Yudanaka Onsen where I spent some great quiet days.
Old-fashioned onsen towns are great, aren't they?
Elena Lisina
7 years ago
Yes, very quiet as I like! Big cties are tiresome for me.
Olga
9 years ago
Very bright colors and interesting contrasts! Cool!
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