Top 10 Things to do in Gunma Prefecture, Japan

March 11, 2018 Christa Meece

Gunma Prefecture in Japan, from Asia region, is best know for Sacred & Religious Sites. Discover best things to do in Gunma Prefecture with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Gunma Prefecture

1. Haruna Shrine

849 Harunasanmachi, Takasaki 370-3341, Gunma Prefecture +81 27-374-9050
Excellent
68%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 249 reviews

Haruna Shrine

Reviewed By PinkJamie - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Haruna Shrine is nestled in the Mountains. Unfortunately we visited in January and it was very crowded. There were lines of cars from both roads leading into the shrine and very little parking. They were sending 5 people at a time to pray because there was even a line up to the shrine itself. However, the atmosphere remained peaceful and I left with good fortune.

2. Picchio Visitor centre - Day tours

Nagakura 2148, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun 389-0194, Nagano Prefecture +81 267-46-7777
Excellent
77%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 90 reviews

Picchio Visitor centre - Day tours

Picchio, established 1992, offers fine eco-tours and nature tours such as Bird watching tour, Flying squirrel watching tour and other animal watching tours. We currently have 12 professional guide that specializes on wild animals and birds and more than 39,000 participants joined our tour in 2012.We also conserves wild animals such as Asian Black Bear since 1998.

Reviewed By ckm818 - Hong Kong, China

We visited this centre and joined the eco-tour on a winter day.
Our eco-tour guide reassured us that winter visit isn't necessarily a disadvantage. I didn't understand. Soon, we were shown animal footprints on snow path; those unique marks left by the wild life won't be visible otherwise. Amazing naturalist guide told us everything during the two-hour walk.
I am sure this is one of the best reasons for returning to Karuizawa during another season, to savour another magical walk. You should, too.

Kusatsu, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun 377-1711, Gunma Prefecture +81 77-552-3040
Excellent
51%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Yubatake

Kusatsu is recognized along with Gero and Arima as one of Japan's three most famous hot spring resorts. The Yubatake (Hot Water field) is a central meeting and sightseeing spots in Kusatsu Onsen. This is the source water field for the bubbling Onsen water supplied throughout Kusatsu village. An abundant quality of hot water with a strong acidity of pH2.1, gives the water strong anti-bacterial powers with superior therapeutic and spiritual qualities, and has attracted many people for hundreds of years. The Yubatake (hot water field) is the symbol of Kusatsu Hot Spring. Located in the center of the spa resort, Yubatake is the source of hot Springs that gush some 4,000 liters of hot water per minute amid clouds of rising steam. This so-called "hot water field" is surrounded by a Promenade made of ceramic roof tiles and there is even a bench in the shape of Mt. Shirane, a nearby volcano. Here, visitors can stroll after taking a bath and relax while enjoying the unusual and very warming atmosphere of this unrivaled resort.

Reviewed By SipsTea - KL

We visited Yubatake late in the evening. It was very interesting to see the sulphuric hot water flowing, which is the symbol of Kusatsu and the source of the nearby hotel’s onsen water. Really pretty in dark when the multicolored lights come on. Around this...MoreThank you for taking the time to write about Yubatake and light up. I hope to you have a wonderfl and fun time to Kusatsu onsen. We looking forward to welcoming you again so soon and you should stay here for a few days:)

4. Fukiwarenotaki Falls

Tonemachiokkai, Numata 378-0303, Gunma Prefecture
Excellent
33%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 360 reviews

Fukiwarenotaki Falls

Reviewed By Ahmad L

We were suppose to go to Oze National Park, but the park rangers didn't allow any unauthorized cars to go there due to bad weather, being bummed out, on our way back to the freeway, my sister found this place on the internet and thought we should salvage the trip by going here. Wow was it a trip. It's a waterfall with a little 2 km hike that will take you across 2 Bridges and back to the main road and back near the falls where you get up close and personal with the falls. It's a beautiful place. Will definitely come back here again if and when I'm going to Oze National Park again.

5. Denen Plaza Kawaba

385 Hagimuro, Kawaba-mura, Tone-gun 378-0111, Gunma Prefecture +81 278-52-3711
Excellent
37%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 192 reviews

Denen Plaza Kawaba

Reviewed By J Lee S - Los Angeles, California

This is a very nice and family-oriented place. There's something for everyone here. Lots of local goods and organic vegetables are sold here which immediately get snapped up by travelers going up and down the main highway. There are also nice places for a quick snack or drink. While in the neighborhood, I recommend checking out some nearby attractions like the Kichijyo-ji Temple with its amazing flowers and beautiful rock garden, or any of the nearby ryokans like Yutorian for a dip in an onsen.

Tokura, Katashina-mura, Tone-gun 378-0411, Gunma Prefecture +81 278-58-2111
Excellent
59%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 73 reviews

Ozegahara

Reviewed By Yenyenyenyenyen

Long but easy walk. It is the part before reaching Ozegahara that might be a challenge. I went the day after it rains. The slope was a bit slippery. Be sure to be wearing a gd pair of shoes with gd grip! I was there slightly passed noon. The sun was strong. Got sunburnt but the photos turned out great thanks to the generous lighting. Be sure to capture the reflecting in the ponds around!

7. Ashikaga Flower Park

607 Hasamacho, Ashikaga 329-4216, Tochigi Prefecture +81 284-91-4939
Excellent
56%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 679 reviews

Ashikaga Flower Park

Reviewed By adrpenny - Pekan, Malaysia

This place is out of the ordinary when the wisteria are in full bloom.We saw many fuji trees with purple and dazzling white flowers.Took many photos here.There are other types of flowers too including a patch of roses.There is a place to sit down in the open area and order snacks.There is a covered area selling food, tit bits and other goods.If you love flowers you must visit this place

8. Nagatoro Iwadatami Rocks

Nagatoro, Nagatoro-machi, Chichibu-gun 369-1305, Saitama Prefecture
Excellent
23%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 216 reviews

Nagatoro Iwadatami Rocks

Reviewed By WLL - Singapore

It was very clean and open. Everything was orderly. The rock formation is accessible by walking down a flight of steps ate the end of a rustic old-world short shopping lane with 20 odd restaurants and local specialty shops. It was a nice walk and we sampled and bought some nice local pickled veg and beans. There were only Japanese tourists. We seem to be the only foreign tourists that day. Water was calm and you could pay to ride on a 20-seater boat along the river Arakawa.

214 Ikahomachi-Mizusawa, Shibukawa 377-0103, Gunma Prefecture +81 279-72-3619
Excellent
16%
Good
62%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 135 reviews

Mizusawaji

Reviewed By ROLIVE1

Shinkansen from Tokyo to Takasaki. Local JR from Takasaki to Shibukawa. Local bus from Shibukawa station to Ikaho bus terminal. Local bus from Ikaho to Mizusawa or 30mins (3km) walk.
If traveling by public transport, do this as early as possible and make time for something else for the day. Don't forget to ring the bell and hit up the famous Mizusawa udon!

10. Okushima Lake

Shima, Nakanojo-machi, Agatsuma-gun 377-0601, Gunma Prefecture
Excellent
36%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 132 reviews

Okushima Lake

Reviewed By chanlil - Kuala Lumpur

I was attracted by the picture in the website thus decided to make a visit to Shima Onsen.
We took a slow walk from Kurenai Restaurant after lunch and reached a park where Nakanojo Dam (hope I am right) is located at the end. I was told that we can climb the stairs up and see Okushimako Lake. Unfortunately, the entry to stairs were locked and we did not want to take the risk to pursue further.
Despite not being able to achieve what we want to see, it was a good walk as scenery along the way was nice in a quiet place.
Hope the authority can facilitate an easier access to visit this beautiful lake.

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