Things to do in Kuki – Nearby Tokyo Interview
Nearby Tokyo talks to Kuki city’s local tourist office about things to do in the area, including their famous lantern festival as well as their Iris, lavender and cosmos flowers.
Gunma Prefecture
Travel Guide
Why Visit?
Gunma Prefecture is located North of Tokyo between the Koshinetsu region and Tokyo metropolitan area with Nagano Prefecture on its west, Tochigi Prefecture on its east, Saitama Prefecture on its south.
It is home to Kusatsu Onsen and Minakami town in the north offering many nature & culture activities as well as Onsens (hot-springs) to relax in. It is also home to famous mountains such as Mt Tanigawa, Mt Haruna, Mt Akagi, Mt Myogi Mt Nikko-Shirane, Mt Shirane, & Mt Asama.
Tomioka Silk Mill and related sites around Tomioka city are registered as UNESCO World Heritage sites and internationally known. Visitors can learn about how silk manufacturing in this area helped Japan develop from the late 19th century.
Daruma Doll crafts, Miso making & Sake Making are all well known in Gunma Prefecture offering visitors cultural experiences.
Visitors can enjoy Skiing and snowboarding in the winter, Sakura and spring flowers in spring, cool mountain areas in summer and autumn leaves in autumn.
Explore Gunma Prefecture
Kusatsu-Shima Area
Shima Onsen
Higashi-Agatsuma Town
Kusatsu Town
Minakami-Numata Area
Numata City
Minakami Town
Ikaho-Takasaki Area
Takasaki City
Maebashi-Kiryu Area
Tamamura Town
Kiryu City
Maebashi City
Akagi Area
Tomioka-Shimonita Area
Tomioka City
Itineraries
2-Days in Kiryu
2-Days in Akagi Area
Interviews
Things to do in Minakami Town, Gunma
Things to do in Numata City, Gunma
Things to do in Maebashi City, Gunma
Things to do in Takasaki City, Gunma
Things to do in Ueno Village, Gunma
Must See Must Visit
Things to Do in Gunma
Michinoeki Agatsumakyo
Why not stop at Michinoeki Agatsumakyo for a break? This new Ninja theme rest area has delicious food and snacks for lunch, an Onsen Bath, an Ashiyu, and a local produce shop as well as a play area for children.
Ninpaku Ninja Museum
Visit the Ninpaku Ninja Museum to see the largest collection of real Ninja weapons and tools in Japan. You can even touch them! Learn how the weapons and tools were used and how Ninjas lived in this area. Also has a popular play area with children
Max Minakami
We have guides from Australia and New Zealand as well as Nepalese guides who can provide outdoor tours in English.
Our Visits
Places to Stay
Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan
Visit Kashiwaya Ryokan and experience Japanese tradition and great hospitality. Not only are the hot spring baths all private & tattoo-friendly, they can also offer delicious vegan & vegetarian options. Enjoy a quiet, relaxing onsen experience just a short trip from Tokyo. Direct buses from Tokyo station.
Shiroiya Hotel
Shiroiya Hotel is a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel/art destination where contemporary art and rich history merge seamlessly. This innovative luxury hotel designed by Sou Fujimoto features striking installations, like Leandro Erlich’s ‘Lighting Pipes,’ and guest rooms displaying works by international artists.
Yado Kanzan (Ryokan)
Indulge in Japanese hospitality in this cosy luxurious family-run ryokan with private onsen (hot spring) and direct views of beautiful Mount Tanigawa. Experience delicious Kaiseki cuisine, and learn about shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) while listening to live demonstrations.
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