Culture & History

One of Gunma’s 4 largest hot springs. Easily accessible from Tokyo for a day trip.

One of Japan’s Three Best “Onsen”. A luxurious hot springs town to enjoy a variety of “onsen”, from open air baths to foot baths.

Japan’s first silk-reeling factory which has been registered as a World Heritage site

A superb view from an outdoor bath! This hot springs village in the mountains offers a beautiful landscape to go along with their hot springs

A popular open air bath in Kusatsu with an area of 500㎡!

This shrine with numerous Important Cultural Properties is a notable power spot in the Kanto region

Try making your own Takasaki daruma doll that can grant your wishes

A full lineup of Usaburo kokeshi dolls, a handicraft from the rich and warm forests of Gunma Prefecture

The chalk-white statue of Kannon soaring into the sky over the city is a scenic symbol of Takasaki

A power spot shrine that is unusual even in Japan for straddling the borderline between two prefectures

Enjoy dining and sake in a relaxed setting at a 150-year-old cafe

The incredible sight of countless daruma dolls! This is the temple which gave birth to the lucky charm daruma, a Takasaki specialty