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Japan's most famous hot-spring town

Kusatsu's Yubatake — the steaming hot-spring field at the centre of town — has been channelling water for centuries, and the town's highly acidic baths are rated among Japan's best.

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Top things to do in Kusatsu (Gunma)

The experiences our Kusatsu (Gunma) itineraries build around — with realistic time for each.

Yubatake

The steaming central hot-spring field that lights up after dark

Sainokawara Open-Air Bath

Huge wooden rotemburo fed by free-flowing acidic water

Netsunoyu & the Yumomi Show

Watch spring water cooled with wooden paddles to folk songs

Shirane Shrine & the ski slopes

Walk up past the source spring; ski the slopes in winter

What to eat in Kusatsu (Gunma)

Real, named places that our Kusatsu (Gunma) itineraries slot into your days — no generic "local restaurant" advice.

  • ·Chikatsuyu — Famous Onsen Manju Steam Buns since 1877
  • ·Yukemuri Yokocho Stalls — Yaki-Manju & Local Snacks
  • ·Onsen Tamago Morning — Hot Spring Soft-Boiled Egg Breakfast
  • ·Goen — Gunma Mountain Vegetable Kaiseki
  • ·Takimotokan Ryokan Dinner — Full Kaiseki Course
  • ·Izakaya near Yubatake — Local Sake & Mountain Dishes

What Kusatsu (Gunma) costs

Indicative daily budgets including accommodation, food and local transport.

Budget¥6,000–13,000 / day

Guesthouses, business hotels, local trains

Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Viking — ¥7,000-10,000/night, basic with onsen access

Minshuku Kusatsu — ¥6,500/night, family-run guesthouse with meals

Mid-range¥16,000–36,000 / day

Comfortable hotels, some taxis, paid attractions

Hotel Ichii — ¥15,000-22,000/night, good onsen facilities

Kusatsu Onsen Boun — ¥20,000/night, riverside ryokan

Luxury¥45,000+ / day

Ryokan, high-end hotels, kaiseki dinners

Onsen Hotel Senshoen — ¥30,000+/night, premium facilities and private baths

Takimotokan — ¥35,000+/night, most famous Kusatsu ryokan with multiple onsen types

When to go, and what to know

Practical Kusatsu (Gunma) advice before you lock in dates.

Best: November–March (snow onsen), all year for bathing

Japan's peak seasons — cherry blossom, Golden Week, autumn foliage and New Year — sell out months ahead in Kusatsu (Gunma). Travelling just outside those windows usually means lower prices and quieter sights.

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How many days do you need in Kusatsu (Gunma)?

We plan 2 days for Kusatsu (Gunma) by default — enough to cover the main sights without rushing. You can change the number of days in the planner above and regenerate as often as you like.

When is the best time to visit Kusatsu (Gunma)?

The best time to visit is November–March (snow onsen), all year for bathing. Kusatsu (Gunma) is busy in peak season, so book accommodation early if you are travelling then.

What should I eat in Kusatsu (Gunma)?

Our Kusatsu (Gunma) plans include real, named places — for example Chikatsuyu, Yukemuri Yokocho Stalls, Onsen Tamago Morning. Every day in the itinerary comes with specific restaurants rather than generic suggestions.

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