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Attractions in Gunma

Gunma Attractions Guide 2026

What to actually see in Gunma: headline landmarks, quieter alternatives, and how to plan both.

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

Gunma has 21+ attractions covered in this guide, led by Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake (Hot Water Field), Tomioka Silk Mill and Oze National Park. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Gunma Prefecture is Japan's hot spring capital, mountain playground, and silk heritage land — a landlocked prefecture north of Tokyo where volcanic peaks, therapeutic onsen, pristine highland forests, and the UNESCO World Heritage Tomioka Silk Mill define a destination unlike anywhere else in Japan.

Top attractions

The most popular and significant attractions in Gunma.

  1. 1

    Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake (Hot Water Field)

    hot springAdult Free · Child Free30–60 minutes
  2. 2

    Tomioka Silk Mill

    UNESCO World Heritage / industrial heritageAdult ¥1,000 ($6.70) · Child ¥150 ($1.00)1.5–2.5 hours
  3. 3

    Oze National Park

    national park / wetlandAdult ¥1,000 ($6.70) conservation fee at main entrances · Child Free4–8 hours (full-day hike or overnight)
  4. 4

    Netsu-no-Yu Ritual Bathing

    cultural / onsen performanceAdult ¥600 ($4.00) · Child ¥300 ($2.00)30 minutes per session
  5. 5

    Ikaho Onsen Ishidan-dori (Stone Step Street)

    hot spring town / historic streetAdult Free (street); Ishidan-yu public bath ¥400 / ~$2.70 · Child Free1–3 hours
  6. 6

    Mount Akagi (Akagi-san)

    mountain / volcanoAdult Free (hiking); ¥770 ($5.15) toll road · Child Same4–6 hours for main loop
  7. 7

    Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku

    hot spring / outdoor bathAdult ¥1,500 ($10.05) day use; accommodation from ¥22,000 ($147) per person with 2 meals · Child ¥800 ($5.35)2–4 hours (day); overnight
  8. 8

    Mount Myogi (Myogi-san)

    mountain / scenic rock formationsAdult Free · Child Free3–5 hours (main trail loop)
  9. 9

    Haruna Lake

    scenic lake / calderaAdult Free (lakeside); rowboat rental ¥1,000 ($6.70)/30 min · Child Free2–4 hours
  10. 10

    Fukiware Falls

    waterfall / natural sceneryAdult Free · Child Free1–2 hours

Tips for visiting attractions

Make the most of your sightseeing time.

Tip

Visit popular attractions early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds and harsh midday light.

Tip

Book tickets online in advance for major attractions to skip long queues and sometimes save money.

Tip

Many cities offer multi-attraction passes that include public transport. Calculate whether they save you money based on your itinerary.

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