Kusatsu Onsen Netsunoyu — Attraction in Kusatsu

This is the place where you can watch the traditional Yumomi Ritual and Chanting performed by the Kusatsu Yumomi Maidens. The whole experience is about 15-20 minutes long, and is paid with cash only before entering the facility. There are two floors for viewing--the top floor will give you a better overhead angle of all of the movements and water-launching, but the bottom floor has more engaging views and a more personalized experience. Information about Yumomi is available in/around the building, and throughout the town. Photos and Videos allowed, and overall it is a very fun, interesting, and engaging experience. Kids will love the water launching they do, but overall it is a very simple, yet fun, experience!

They have 6 shows everyday: 0930, 1000, 1030, 3:30pm, 4:00pm. 4:30pm. Each show cost 700円 in cash and can be purchased 30 minutes prior to...

If you visit the website, there is a 50 yen off coupon, which could be helpful for people ordering in larger groups. Discounts tend to add up! Its a good idea to check the show times available on your day beforehand as well. You can purchase tickets 30 minutes before each show time at the ticket window. People start lining up around then as well, and being toward the front of the line will give you better choice of your seat.

We enjoyed the show, but it is entirely in Japanese, so reconsider if that will bother you. There was a dance at the beginning, then a long talking portion with some audience participation, and finally the two yumomi demonstrations with singing. It was interesting, but not something I would see more than...

The show demonstrates a traditional method of cooling down onsen water. The ticket counter opens 30 minutes before the show starts, but there’s usually a long queue outside in the cold before ticket sales begin, and it takes around 15-20 minutes to get inside. Tickets cost 700 yen per person.

The show begins with a video presentation followed by a long explanation in Japanese, which can be uncomfortable for those who don’t understand the language. However, the highlight is an authentic dance performance and a demonstration of water stirring to cool down the onsen temperature. While the show itself isn’t particularly elaborate, it’s still worth the price as it helps support the preservation of this...