
" 2019 latest edition" Gunma · Kusatsu sightseeing recommendation gourmet · leisure spot ranking BEST 10

Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture Kusatsu Located in the town (northern part of Gunma prefecture) Kusatsu area. Since it is located on a plateau over 1000m above sea level, it is cool in summer and cold in winter. Kusatsu Speaking of which, it is a famous hot spring resort that is one of the three famous hot springs in Japan because of its natural spring volume and high quality. The source of Yutaki and Yumaki that springs from the "Yubatake" in the center of the town Kusatsu It is a representative landscape and features. "Atsunoyu", which is famous for its hot spring show and hot spring rakugo, and "Sainokawara Park" and "Nishikawara Park", which have a large open-air bath on the riverbank. Kusatsu There are many attractions such as "Tropical Wonderland". Access is limited express from the direction of Tokyo Kusatsu About 2 hours and 30 minutes on the issue Kusatsu Naganohara, the nearest station to the hot springs Kusatsu You can arrive at the exit station. Full of such charm Kusatsu We will introduce you to our recommended sightseeing spots in a ranking format!
1 Yubatake
2 Sainokawara Park
3 Atsunoyu (Onsen Rakugo)
4 Ohtaki no Yu
5 Kusatsu Tropical Wonderland
6 Kusatsu Onsen gourmet
7 Kusatsu's power spot
8 Public bath
9 Hot water kettle
10 Shooting Honpo Mandarado
1. Yubatake
Three famous springs in Japan Kusatsu Yubatake is located in the center of the hot spring. It was created for the purpose of lowering the temperature of the hot spring and collecting the flowers of the hot spring. Kusatsu It has become a symbol of. From the Yubatake, the scent of sulfur drifts throughout the city, and 4,000 liters of boiling water per minute is carried to each inn through seven wooden troughs. It is lit up at night, and you can enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of a hot spring with the lights of the inn and the rising steam. There are various sayings about the opening time of this hot spring, and it is said that the oldest is Yamato Takeru. There are also footbath spots around the Yubatake, so you can enjoy the hot springs while taking a leisurely look at the Yubatake ♫
2. Sainokawara Park
Along with Yubatake Kusatsu Sainokawara Park, a popular tourist spot in Japan. Along the Yukawa flowing through the park, 15,000 liters of hot springs with a temperature of 50 degrees or higher spring out from everywhere. It used to be a place that was feared with the name "Oninosensui" because vegetation does not grow on the riverbank in a strongly acidic hot spring. The wide riverbank is dotted with hot spring ponds where lava stones roll and steam up. From sunset to 22:00, a fantastic light-up is performed and you can enjoy a walk at night. In the park, there is a large open-air bath of about 500 square meters for both men and women, from a large bathtub. Kusatsu It is also recommended to enjoy the hot springs while gazing at the nature of the area.
3. Atsunoyu (Onsen Rakugo)
Atsunoyu is a tourist bath famous for the "Yumomi Show". Kusatsu Try using a long plate of hot water to match the knots and lower the temperature. Kusatsu It is a specialty. The building has a Taisho romance-like appearance and a double-decker atrium structure that is soothed by the scent of wood. In addition to the tour, you can actually experience the hot springs and take a commemorative photo with the hot spring board. Please come to commemorate your trip ♫ In addition, "Onsen Rakugo" by the second storytellers of the Rakugo Arts Association is also held every night, so you can enjoy rakugo casually. Jazz live is also held irregularly.
4. Ohtaki no Yu
Kusatsu Ohtaki no Yu is famous as "Beauty Hot Spring" among the many hot spring sources. It is a one-day hot spring facility that uses the cloudy "Boiled river source". From ancient times Kusatsu The hot springs that are handed down to the hot springs are popular, and the hot springs circulate in the bathtub one after another so that the rich ingredients of the hot spring are not diluted with water and are naturally cooled to an appropriate temperature. The coldest bathtub is 38 ° C to 40 ° C, and the hottest bathtub is 45 ° C to 46 ° C. I will take a bath (the temperature changes depending on the season). There are also private baths, large public baths, open-air baths, hot spring baths, saunas, private rest areas, and restaurants.
5. Kusatsu Tropical Wonderland
Located at the highest altitude in Japan, it has a history of being opened in 1970 (Showa 45). Kusatsu Tropical sphere. The inside of the dome warmed by the heat of the hot spring is the jungle itself! You can meet 1,000 rare animals and colorful plants of about 250 species in the tropics and subtropics. You can see the world's smallest pygmy marmosets, capybaras, and ruffed lemurs, and fish therapy hand and foot baths are also popular. In addition, the "Capybara Fureai Square" is held mainly on weekends and holidays, and you can experience feeding capybara. It is a little-known animal and botanical garden that can be viewed with pets, which is rare in Japan ♫
6. Kusatsu Onsen gourmet
Gourmet unique to Hot spring town is also indispensable. After all it is recommended for eating walks, Hot spring buns. Among them, the Hot spring bunsha specialty shop "Matsumura Manju" located in the street toward the river in the west is a popular shop. In addition, the soba noodle of "Mikuniya" which makes habit of tempura of tempura and plenty of plenty of juice is a standard! In addition, Hot spring eggs, grilled chicken, skewer wet garnish are also recommended. There are many shops where you can eat around Yuba, so please try various menus ♫
7. Kusatsu's power spot
A power spot you want to visit while traveling! Kusatsu We recommend Kosenji Temple, the guardian temple of the hot spring town. It is located just up the stairs near the Yubatake rotary. Yakushi Nyorai is enshrined in the principal image, and it is also a view spot overlooking the Yubatake from the top of the stairs. Also, Kusatsu We also recommend Anamori Inari Shrine, which is a 15-minute walk from the hot spring bus terminal! Around 1910, this shrine was solicited by Anamori Inari in Haneda, Tokyo. The sand in the precincts is called "blessed sand", and it is said that it is beneficial to take it home and sow it in each place.
8. Shared bath
A communal bath is a one-day bathing facility managed and operated by locals for themselves in a hot spring area. There are many simple places, but the appeal is that you can feel the quality of the spring and the locality. Kusatsu There are 19 communal baths in total, but tourists can only use Chiyo-no-Yu, Shirahata-no-Yu, and Jizo-no-Yu. You can enjoy the quality of the spring at no charge. Let's keep good manners so as not to bother the locals! For more information Kusatsu Please see the homepage of the hot spring tourism association ♫
9. Hot water kettle
A hot water kettle that shines in beautiful emerald blue and green. It is a crater lake with a diameter of 300m and a water depth of 30m at the top of Mt. Shirane. Kusatsu Hot springs Kusatsu It is popular as a tourist attraction that represents Mt. Shirane. Immediately next to the Yugama, there is a similar acidic lake, Mizukama and Yugama, which tells us that Mt. Shirane is an active volcano that is still active along with the fumaroles of Ura-Shirane. Access is about 30 minutes by bus from the hot spring town. Since there is no address in this area in Shirane National Forest, when entering the address with the car navigation system, the facility name " Kusatsu Please search for "Shirane Rest House". In addition, National Highway 292 will be closed during the winter season (mid-November to early April of the following year), so " Kusatsu Please note that the parking lot of "Shirane Rest House" will also be closed during the winter season.
10. Shooting Honpo Mandarado
Hot spring A shooting main office mandarado where you can enjoy the unique play of the city. Shooting 1 game 500 yen, Can play with up to 12 people. It is an ant shop for anything, such as cooperative play and score addition. If you play in a yukata, you will no doubt be more excited. Hot spring Please enjoy in the shop full of emotions ♫ Access is a 1-minute walk from Yubata.
Summary of recommended sightseeing, gourmet and leisure spots around Gunma and Kusatsu
Now, Kusatsu How about introducing the standard spots in the ranking format? I couldn't cover all this time, but skiing and snowboarding are also popular in Tenguyama in winter. It is also recommended that you enjoy one of Japan's leading hot springs using the "Miyu Meguri Handprint", which allows you to visit the three hot springs at a great price. There is no doubt that each season of spring, summer, autumn and winter will have a different taste! Please check the address and phone number of each facility, regular holidays, business hours, fees, reservations, etc. in advance on the relevant website or telephone. Attractive sightseeing spots in Gunma Prefecture Kusatsu Please visit us. I hope your trip will be more fulfilling ☆

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