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Gunma Prefecture
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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

Minakami-Numata Area

Ikaho-Takasaki Area

Maebashi-Kiryu Area

Tomioka-Shimonita Area

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

Member – Guest Type

Michinoeki Agatsumakyo

Michinoeki Agatsumakyo in Higashi-Agatsuma Town
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

Inside Ninpaku Ninja Museum which has the largest collection of Ninja tools and weapons
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

SUP at Max Minakami in Gunma
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

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Shiroiya Hotel

Exterior of Shiroiya Hotel in Maebashi city
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)

Staff of Kanzan Ryokan in front of Mt. Tanigawa dake.
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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Gunma Minakami Town local beer (Gunma Pref)
Amazing craft beer in Minakami Town
Gunma Minakami Town Takaragawa outdoor onsen in autumn (Gunma Prefecture)
Takaragawa Onsen
Man Rowing a boat in Haruna Lake in Gunma Prefecture
Rowing on Lake Haruna
Beautiful cherry trees at Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura (Mt. Akagi Sakura Festival)
Akaginanmen Senbonzakura in Mt. Akagi
Fujiwara Tofu Ten from Initial D Anime in the Ikaho Toy and Car Museum in Yoshioka Town, Gunma Prefecture
Initial D's Fujiwara Tofu ten
Gunma Minakami Town snowboarding activity in winter
Powder snow in Minakami Town
'Agattan e-bike tour' (on train tracks) in Higashiagatuma Town, Gunma Prefecture
Ebike rail tour
Throwing real ninja shurikens at Ninpaku's ninja training
Ninja Training in Ninpaku
Woman in a room designed by Kengo Kito
Staying at Shiroiya Hotel
Daruma Temple in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
Visiting Daruma Temple

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