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 'Towns & Cities' in 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
Travel Ideas
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
Tour Operators & Travel Planners
Rindo / Bike Tour Japan
Experience Japan's hidden beauty by bike
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Style of Tours:
Private, Group, Cycling Tours
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Age Range:
ALL Ages
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Group Size:
1-14 people
- English
Arigato Travel
Discover Japan, Your Journey Your Way
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Style of Tours:
Private, Group, Culinary, Culture, Craft
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Age Range:
ALL Ages
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Group Size:
2-8 peple
- English
Local Living Tour
Offering bespoke small-group tours where guests can discover "True Japan"
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Style of Tours:
Private, Group, Countryside, Local Experience
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Age Range:
5 and above
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Group Size:
1-12 people
- English
Gunma Travel
The local expertise behind your tours near Tokyo
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Style of Tours:
Private, Group, Crafts, Samurai, Sake
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Age Range:
5 and above
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Group Size:
2-8 people
- English, Chinese (traditional)
A Touch of Japan
Private Tours in Japan, Tailored for You
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Style of Tours:
Private, Group, Kosher, Culture
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Age Range:
ALL Ages
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Group Size:
1-20 peple
- English, Hebrew
Must See Must Visit
Things to Do in Gunma
Michinoeki Agatsumakyo
Ninpaku Ninja Museum
Max Minakami
Our Visits
Places to Stay
Senkyou Ryokan
Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan
Shiroiya Hotel
Yado Kanzan (Ryokan)
Tours
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