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  • June 2, 2017

    Kusatsu Onsen Area

    Regularly cited as one of Japan's best hot spring towns, Kusatsu Onsen is home to many hotels and guesthouses. Blessed with the largest volume of flowing thermal water in Japan, the volcanic water ...
  • May 25, 2017

    Manza Onsen Area

    Manza Onsen is a small yet spread-out onsen town nestled within Joshinetsu Kogen National Park. Hotels and guesthouses are dotted across a dramatic yet beautiful alpine landscape with walking trail...
  • May 20, 2017

    Shima Onsen Area

    Known as the ‘Forty Thousand Hot Spring’ town, Shima Onsen’s name more than hints at its numerous onsen sources and abundant thermal water. Indeed, the town boasts around forty separate hot spring ...
  • May 15, 2017

    Ikaho Onsen Area

    Known for its iron-rich waters, the main feature of Ikaho Onsen is a 300 metre long stone staircase which acts as the main thoroughfare through the town. Either side of the street, traditional gues...
  • May 10, 2017

    Minakami Onsen Area

    Nestled in a beautiful area of Gunma, Minakami Onsen is home to many guesthouses and day spas. Accommodation ranges from large hotels to family-run ryokan, catering to all tastes and needs.  A...
  • September 6, 2010

    Ueda Sanada Festival

    Taking place each year on the last Saturday of April, the ‘Ueda Sanada Festival’ celebrates the legendary samurai in spectacular fashion. The festival run through the day – from 09:30 to 16:00 – ...