2024 Kusatsu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

Hot-spring in Kusatsu japan

If would you like to go there. Best option is rental car. Because other transportation doesn’t have that. Additional one things is you can chose local bus. But it’s going to be hard situation. Rental car is 60USD from There’s couple of souvenir shop restaurant amusement place. Best Buy is tamago pudding If you can pay extra fee you can see performance of paddling girls. That’s traditionally things. #kusatsu #onsen #japan #hotspringsvisit #hotspringshotel

Sainokawara park

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The time to enjoy the scenery here has passed, as fall is approaching. The water lily comes into full blossom in the aquatic plant garden of Kusatsu town, Shiga Prefecture. Why not see for yourself? Along the Biwako Line, get on at "Kyoto Station" or "Maibara Station" and get off at Kusatsu Station.

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Kusatsu Onsen

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Onsen day trip with hubby

🍁 Unwind in Kusatsu: Naraya's Onsen Escape 🇯🇵

Nestled near the iconic Yubatake hot springs, Naraya boasts access to the historic Shirohata source spring. This Kusatsu gem merges tradition with modern flair, offering a serene retreat steeped in history. 🛀 Imagine soaking any time you wish, thanks to two dedicated 'Yumori' who ensure the perfect temperature around the clock. 🌡️ The rooms blend Japanese elegance with contemporary design, ensuring a stay that's both authentic and comfortable. 🏨 Feast on exquisite meals served in private dining rooms, adding a touch of luxury to your culinary journey. 🍱 Despite its high-end vibe, Naraya promises a warm welcome and service that makes you feel right at home. 🤗 For those seeking a blend of luxury, culture, and the ultimate onsen experience, Naraya is a splurge-worthy destination. 🌟 📍 Kusatsu 396, Kusatsu Town, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture, 377-1711, Japan

Kusatsu Onsen: One of Japan's Top Three Hot Springs

Location: Kusatsu Town, Gunma Prefecture, Japan Kusatsu Town is located in Gunma Prefecture in the Kanto region and is renowned for its hot spring resorts. 🏖️ Atmosphere/Facilities: In the town center, you'll find the Yubatake hot spring source, which is sometimes illuminated depending on the season. Surrounding it are four public baths and several foot baths where tourists can soak their feet and enjoy the rising steam from the hot spring water. Nearby, there is the traditional Goza no Yu bathhouse. Around Yubatake, there are many souvenir shops where you can enjoy street food and then relax in a foot bath to experience something out of the ordinary! To the west, the active volcano Mount Kusatsu-Shirane towers over the area, with a volcanic lake (Yugama) at its summit that features green acidic hot spring water. In the southwest, the Kazawa-Yunomaru Plateau is covered with azalea fields that bloom all at once during the season, creating a stunningly beautiful landscape! Note: Public baths do not provide towels or soap, so be sure to bring your own face towel and bath towel.

【Kusatsu City】Kusatsu Onsen

Kusatsu Onsen is known as one of Japan's three famous springs. In the center of the hot spring town, which is filled with the scent of sulfur, there is a Yubatake (hot water field). Every minute, 4,000 liters of hot spring water gushes out, and steam is always rising. There are also footbaths and hand baths around the Yubatake, and you can enjoy strolling around. Indeed, there are many foreigners, and the area around the Yubatake is crowded with stylish eateries and souvenir shops. The streets are narrow and sloped, and it can get very crowded depending on the time of day. The hot spring water, being rich in sulfur, felt very effective.

As expected of one of Japan's three famous hot springs, a two-day soaking diary at Kusatsu Onsen~

Located in Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, it is a famous hot spring resort destination, boasting the number one natural hot spring output in Japan, reportedly ranking first for 16 consecutive years. As soon as you step into this place, there is a smell of sulfur, but that is exactly its charm! 🚉Transportation tips: If you're not in a hurry, I recommend taking the bus directly from Shinjuku Station. Without traffic, it takes about four hours to get there~ After leaving Shinjuku Station, cross the street and go up to the third floor, where the bus terminal is located. It's best to buy your ticket the day before and take the opportunity to stroll around Shinjuku~ ❤Reasons to recommend: The scenery along the bus ride is beautiful, and if you're lucky, you can even see Mount Fuji, which is one of the reasons I recommend taking the bus. Once you arrive at Kusatsu Bus Terminal, it's just a two or three hundred meters walk to Yubatake, where the entire street is steaming, and footbaths can be found all over the small town, along with many public hot springs. The most famous is probably Otakinoyu, which costs only 1100 yen. It has both indoor and outdoor baths, and is fully equipped with toiletries, but you need to bring your own towel~ 🏨Hotel environment: We stayed at Kusatsu Hotel Unkai Onsen this time. This hotel not only has three bath pools but also offers one night with two meals~ We booked a Japanese-style deluxe room which was very spacious, and the garden view from the window was also super beautiful. We went for a soak in the afternoon of our arrival day, where the toiletries were super complete. After changing into a yukata, we could take pictures around the hotel. We had dinner reserved for 18:30, and after a lovely meal, we went for a stroll around Yubatake to digest, where a local specialty store was very nice to shop at, and I accidentally started a shopping spree The next morning, after a hearty breakfast, we soaked in another bath pool, then enjoyed a free freshly ground coffee at the third-floor book bar, and checked out with great satisfaction ^_^ 💰Average cost: We went during a long holiday, and the hot spring hotel was over 3000 per night, about 1500 per person, but it included meals and hot spring baths, which was quite a good deal. On weekdays, it's probably only about 2000 per night, and besides shopping, there's basically no need to spend extra money. If you have a sufficient budget, you can also choose Kusatsu Onsen Nara-ya, which is right next to Yubatake. The cafe is a popular spot for people to check in, and the meals are even more exquisite~

Kusatsu, Gunma

#thingstodo 📍Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan 🇯🇵 ♨️Yubatake - the symbol of Kusatsu; the surrounding resorts’ main source of hot spring water. 1️⃣ Ranked in the country as the single most productive hot spring source (Source: Japan Guide) 🏨 A lot of hotels and ryokans as well as public bath around the area. ✔️Do not miss to try the FREE foothbath places around the area to feel recharged after long and tiring walks during your travel. 😉 🚞 2.5 hours away from Tokyo #Gunmaken #yubatake #hotspring #japantravel #japan #kusatsu #kusatsuonsen

The kusatsu view at day and night

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Embark on a snow country feast with Kawabata Yasunari and step into the 'Little Switzerland' of Japan

🚇Crossing the long tunnel at the county border, you enter the snow country. ——Kawabata Yasunari 'Snow Country' ☃️Niigata and Nagano on the Sea of Japan side are known as 'snow country' due to their heavy snowfall. ♨Nearby Gunma is dotted with hot springs, making it the warmest enjoyment in winter. Follow the words of Kawabata Yasunari and start a feast of heavy snow~🎉 - 【Highlights of the trip】 🚞Snow Moon Flower Train｜A sightseeing train shuttling between the silver-white valley and the vast coast ⛷️Hakuba Ski Resort｜Enjoy the venue of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics ♨Kusatsu Hot Spring｜Walk in the soup field, watch the soup dumplings, and bathe in the soup pool of the first of Japan's three famous soups 🌈Echigo-Tsumari Art Festival｜Connecting people and nature, stimulating rural vitality, and bringing a new artistic life 🔥Winter Festival｜Local people pray to stay away from bad luck and everything is safe - 【Encounter on the way】 ✅Niigata｜Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel, Snowflake Fire, Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Modern Art Museum, Farm Stage, Beauty Forest, Winter Terrace, Snow Moon Flower Sightseeing Train, Matsunoyama Hot Spring ✅Nagano｜Hakuba Ski Resort, Happo-One Fire Festival, Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park ✅Gunma｜Kusatsu Hot Spring, Shaolin Mountain Daruma Temple, Daruma Painting Experience, Daruma Festival - 【Stay and stay】 🏡Satoyama Jujyo｜The century-old inn is transformed into an ideal appearance of organic life by architects and Michelin-starred chefs🍱 🏡Matsunoyama Hot Spring Chisato's Inn Thousand Years｜The oldest inn in the hot spring street, you can enjoy a round of bright moon while bathing in the medicinal hot spring🌙 🏡Tokyu Hakuba Resort Hotel｜Located at the foot of the Happo-One Ski Resort, it has a mountainous temperament, and the scenery of the four seasons extends into the room🍁 🏡Kusatsu Hot Spring Kei｜Only 7 rooms, it is the highest-grade inn in Japan as soon as it opens🌊 - 【Delicious food】 🍡Roasted Mantou｜Small mantou are skewered and coated with sweet miso sauce and roasted on charcoal, salty and sweet 🍝Soba Noodles｜The best soba noodles in Japan are in Nagano, which can be eaten cold or made into hot soup noodles 🍣Sushi｜Niigata's red salmon is comparable to tuna, and sushi made with Yuko rice is definitely the top food in Niigata - 【Itinerary Overview】 DAY1｜Kiyotsu Gorge 🎆Go to Niigata to pass through Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel, Art Festival Snowflake Fire DAY2｜Art Niigata 🌲Visit Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Modern Art Museum and Farm Stage, walk in the winter terraces and Beauty Forest, and bathe in Matsunoyama Hot Spring DAY3｜Snow Country Train 🚈Take the Snow Moon Flower Sightseeing Train through the mountains and the sea DAY4｜Alps 🏂Enjoy Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort, Happo-One Fire Festival DAY5｜World Famous Spring 🐒Watch snow monkeys soak in hot springs in Jigokudani, go to Kusatsu Hot Spring to stroll in the soup field and watch the soup dumplings DAY6｜Lucky Doll 🏮Visit Daruma Temple, paint Daruma dolls, and participate in Daruma Festival DAY7｜Farewell to Japan 👋🏻Return/Continue to travel to other cities in Japan

Japanese hot spring hotel recommendation: Kusatsu Onsen's Kiroha, high cost performance, private hot spring

Here is my review of the hot spring hotel 'Kiroha': First, let me introduce the location of this place. The hotel is located in Kusatsu Onsen, Kusatsu Town, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The address is 464-241 Kusatsu Shirane, Kusatsu Town, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture. How to get to the hotel? If you are departing from Tokyo, I suggest you take a train. First, take the express train 'Kusatsu' to Nagano Kusatsu-guchi Station, then transfer to a bus to Kusatsu Onsen. Upon arrival, you can take the hotel's shuttle bus to the hotel. If you drive, it takes about 3 hours to get to the hotel from Ueno Station. Why do I think the hot spring service of this hotel is cost-effective? This is because the hotel's private hot spring (no extra charge) is unlimited, you can use it at any time. Moreover, there are three different hot springs to choose from, all of which are of very good quality. If you go as a couple, you will definitely have a different experience. I mainly recommend 'Iwamuro' and 'Takeza'. Sometimes you need to queue up, but if the light is on, it means someone is using the hot spring. About the price of the hotel, the price of a single room is between 13,000 and 17,000 yen (800-1000 RMB), I think this price is very reasonable. Finally, I want to remind everyone that no matter which price plan you choose, the hot spring includes 23 hot spring pools, two large baths, and three private hot springs. The only difference is accommodation and breakfast. If you only care about the quality of the hot spring, then the cheapest plan is enough.

Hot Spring at Kusatsu Onsen Town

#fallishere This is an amazing onsen town! Kusatsu is one of the most famous in the country centered around its voluminous spring, Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts and is blessed with large volumes of high quality hot spring water said to cure every illness but lovesickness. I enjoyed the boardwalk around the entire spring that has endless photo opportunities in this unique environment. It’s surrounded by cute shops and cafes. We enjoyed some snacks like yakitori & beef skewers. We had a traditional onsen at Ohtaki No Yu. its crazy hot but relaxing. Afterwards we enjoyed some cold milk in the cafe to cool down. Overall, it’s an interesting town and very beautiful. Should visit if you are nearby.

Kusatsu Onsen (One of Japan's best onsen）

Located in the mountainous region of Kanto area, Gunma, you'll be stunned by the beauty of this small town where onsens dated back in Edo era are highlighted. You can also have a foot bath while drinking a can of beer next to the main stream, Yubatake area. Can be visited all year round but the winter season will make your photos more dramatic creating a beautiful contrast with their ancient houses. Book one of the ryokans or traditional inn and grab their free yukata clothing during your stay and wear it while roaming around the town. And don't forget to watch their traditional kneading of thermal water known as Yumomi. #trip #wintergetaway #onseninjapan

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Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts and is blessed with large volumes of high quality hot spring water said to cure every illness but lovesickness. Well known as a hot spring resort for many centuries, Kusatsu's fame was further boasted by German doctor Erwin von Baelz, who served at the imperial court in the late 1800s and recommended Kusatsu for its water's health benefits. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

It was first slipped in the Kusatsu Ski Resort in Japan in 2019, and it is only a two-minute drive from the Kusatsu Modern Onsen Hotel. It doesn't matter if you don't have a snowboard with a snowboard. A full set of ski equipment can be rented here, and both the snowsuit and the snowboard are very good. The snow is very delicate, and the primary road is really suitable for my newbie. Although it has also fallen N, it is still very slippery.