Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station — Local services in Naganohara

With some language skills I've been to several places over Japan, Kusatsu is definitely one of the more grandiose onsen place. One problem I noticed about Gunma prefecture is the women's treatment of the men. I thought bad local customs were phased out during "bunmeikaika" of the Meiji period onwards.

Another as other reviews pointed out, is despite the town thrives on tourist money alone, many of the onsen places were not opened to tourist. Places make local rules, some would have trouble aligned with the laws, although I've seemed this trend elsewhere. It's not rare to see shops closed much sooner than advertised as...

Google is missing the information about the connecting bus from this station to Kusatsu Onsen. If you want to go to Kusatsu Onsen, do not worry: a fleet of JR buses (710 JPY, Suica OK) carries passengers to the resort town. They are timed to meet the express trains from Ueno, and there are some extra buses in between for the local trains...

The gateway to the highlands — cool air sharp with sulfur and pine. From here, buses climb toward Kusatsu, where the famous hot spring fields glow under lantern light. The journey feels both upward and inward.

Tourist Tip: Transfer point for buses to Kusatsu Onsen (about 25 minutes). Plan your return...