Tōji Hiroba — Attraction in Kusatsu

Visited on Jan 7, 2019: This place is very famous for its rich mineral onsen water, there’re a lot of beautiful ryokan and hotels around this area, all with own private onsen. During the night you should visit the town center its awesome with all the beautiful lights. I really enjoyed my stay during the cold winter time, it was a relaxing vacation. There’re also a lot of things you can do beside of just enjoying...

This sulfur hot spring in Kusatsu operates on the traditional belief that inhaling the steam can cure illnesses. You can enjoy foot bathing here, and according to their explanation, one minute supposedly eliminates 99% of viruses. Whether you believe in the health claims or not, it’s an interesting cultural experience with the distinctive...

Amazing overnight or two day trip. Lots of onsen and ryokans that have their own facilities. For dinner, try going outside the touristy areas for cheaper and even better food. Going in winter, although can be treacherous, can also be very pretty. There are also fewer daytrippers from Tokyo, so you get the town...