2025 Nakanojo Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

#celebratewithtrip What a surprise! Never expected Nakanojo to be so beautiful and tourist friendly. The walk along Shima River is beautiful and relaxing, with many small waterfalls along the river. The color of the water of Shima Gawa River cannot expressed it in words. Because it is amazing blue that can be seen only here. #nakanojo #japan #friendstrip

#celebratewithtrip Kaiseki, or Kaiseki-ryori 懐石, is a traditional style of dining in Japan where a multi-course meal is prepared of fresh seasonal ingredients. Much like the high dining experience in the west, the number of courses can vary from a handful to more than 10. The kaiseki dinner course has been a highlight. The set was some of the best meals of my life. Definitely worth it.

#celebratewithtrip We had an amazing stay at Kashiwaya Ryokan! The three private onsen baths were stunning. Staff were very welcoming. We would definitely stay again! The food, service, and onsen are all of an extremely high quality, but what makes them truly exceptional are the flexibility of the private onsen (you do not need to book specific times). Highly recommended for the stay! #japantrip #couplestrip

Nakanojo Gardens in Gunma Prefecture. A soothing spot surrounded by seasonal flowers🌸 I went there in the fall, and the autumn roses were in full bloom and it was so beautiful!! The grounds are spacious and there are lots of flowers. A camera is a must📸 #photogenicspot

A complete guide to family skiing in Shiga Kogen for your first New Year trip🏂 For their first New Year trip, they finally made it to the long-awaited Nagano Shiga Kogen. Upon returning, they couldn't stop talking about the beautiful scenery. After calculating the expenses, I found it to be quite cost-effective. Here's a reference for those who are planning to go. 💰Overall Expenses ✈️Airfare: 4,000 for one adult and one child 🚄Shinkansen: Tokyo-Nagano 600 for one adult and one child 🚌Bus: Nagano Station-near the hotel 200 for one adult and one child 🏨Accommodation: Half board (breakfast and dinner) 600 🛍️Other expenses: 1,000 Total cost: Around 3,500💰 per person ❓Transportation Beijing-Tokyo Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano Station Transfer to a special bus to Shiga Kogen ❓Accommodation If you want to ski on different slopes on the east and west sides, it is recommended to stay in a hotel around the Shiga Kogen Grand Ski Area. Choose according to your budget. This time, they booked a hotel with friends, including half board (breakfast and dinner), which was cost-effective, but the environment was just average. ❓Ski Resort This time, they checked in at the Yakushiyama Ski Resort and the Yokoteyama Ski Resort. Dad 👨 said that if you only choose one ski resort, he strongly recommends Yokoteyama. The scenery is 💯. ❓Nearby Attractions Jigokudani Monkey Park, watch 🐒 bathe

⁡Shima Onsen, Gunma Prefecture Sekizenkan I went to Sekizenkan, an inn that is said to have been the setting for Spirited Away, and consists of three accommodation buildings: the main building, the mountain lodge, and Kashotei. The main building is a historic inn known as the oldest existing hot spring lodge building in Japan. It is apparently officially recognized by Ghibli as one of the image models for the bathhouse "Aburaya" 🤫! The atmosphere is different during the day and at night, so I hope you enjoy both! By the way, on the road to Shima Onsen, there is also a melody road where "Always With Me" plays 🤭 Address: 4236 Shima Onsen, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture #tripdomestictravel #gunma #shimaonsen

✔︎Okushima Lake A dam lake created by the Shima River Dam It has a very mysterious blue color, and the blue color is affectionately called "Shima Blue" ⁡ Okushima Lake shows various expressions depending on the location, season, weather, and time of day. When I went, the weather was unfortunate (a little rainy), but I couldn't help but scream at the beautiful water surface that you can't see on a normal lake← You can also enjoy canoeing🛶 ⁡ This place has been used in JR commercials, and the blue color is especially beautiful from April to May when the melting snow flows in. It's about time to enjoy the autumn leaves together~🍁 ⁡ Be careful, as there are one-way streets around the lake🚗 🚗/Shima, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture #tripDomesticTravel #Gunma #ShimaOnsen #OkushimaLakeDam

🇯🇵 [Gunma Prefecture] The setting of "Spirited Away"! Sekizenkan! Shima Onsen "Sekizenkan" (Nakanojo-cho, Gunma Prefecture) was founded in 1694 (^^) Japan's oldest hot spring inn building and a long-established inn designated as an important cultural property! It is also famous as the model inn for the movie "Spirited Away" (^^) You can enjoy four hot springs, including the retro-modern "Genroku no Yu" and the "Mori no Yu" where you can feel the four seasons (^^) Please go and check it out (^^)♪ [Location] Shima Onsen, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture 377-0601 #0 yen trip January 2025

Lake Nozai is located in the Joshinetsu Plateau National Park at an altitude of 1,513 meters. This man-made lake formed by a dam is surrounded by towering mountains more than 2,000 meters high. It has beautiful scenery and is an ideal place for taking pictures, hiking and camping. From summer to autumn, various flowers growing around the lake will bloom. More than 300 species of alpine plants thrive here, including daylilies, rhododendrons and willow orchids. #2024Travel Review

Nakanojo Town, next to Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture Deep in the mountains, there is a spot where open-cut mining was once carried out by a subsidiary of the current JFE Engineering as the Gunma Mine during wartime. This is "Chatsubomi Moss Park." A mineral spring gushed forth at the site of the former open-cut mine, and chatsubomi moss accidentally grew in the mortar-shaped hole. Chatsubomi moss, which prefers highly acidic hot spring water, is exposed to the hot spring water but remains green and fluffy, like a natural velvet carpet. It is a global rarity and has high biological value, so it has been designated as a Ramsar Convention site and a national natural monument. The park is filled with the smell of sulfur unique to hot springs, and the well-maintained Even if you walk slowly, it takes about 20 to 30 minutes to go around the boardwalk. The highlight is the "Hole Hell" at the very back. The contrast between the hot spring water seeping out of the rocks and the patchy moss is a spectacular sight. The entrance fee (environmental conservation contribution) is 600 yen per person. In recent years, as part of nature conservation efforts, vehicles have been closed to the entrance, so you have to take a special shuttle bus (additional charge) from the reception desk or hike. The most spectacular time for me is the azalea season, which usually peaks in early June. The park closes after autumn, but during the snowfall season in January and February, you can go snowshoe hiking by joining a special guided tour! #tripdomestictravel #GunmaPrefecture #spectacularview #mossspot #wintertrip

[Shima Onsen, Gunma] Sekizenkan 4236 Shima-ko, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Japan's oldest hot spring inn building and a long-established inn designated as an important cultural property "Sekizenkan" stands on the banks of the Shinyu River A collaboration between Sekizenkan and the bright red Keiun Bridge across from the main building The main building, which is said to be the oldest wooden hot spring inn building in Japan, is also designated as an important cultural property of Gunma Prefecture. Japan's oldest bathhouse building is said to be one of the models for "Spirited Away". The beauty of the day and night in all four seasons is a must-see! At night, the lit-up appearance is different from the daytime, and it is even more fantastic and beautiful😍. During the day, the contrast between the blue sky and the red bridge stands out, making the building stand out. The colorful leaves in front of the bridge turn red in the fall and green in the spring, making it a popular photo spot. #domestictrip #Gunma #GunmaTourism #GunmaTrip #ShimanOnsen #Sekizenkan #PhotoSpot #PhotoSpot #HotSpring #NakanojoTown #AutumnFoliage #AutumnFoliageSpot

📍 Shima Tamura Inn, where you can enjoy hot springs 4180 Shima, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture 《Facilities》 Sekizenkan, famous for Shima Onsen Go up the slope in front of it... you will see a heavy entrance hall with a thatched roof in front of you. This is the symbol of Shima Tamura It still conveys the remnants of the Edo period. The thatched roof at night is also beautiful. Established 500 years ago It is famous as an inn where you can enjoy the hot springs that spring up from the bottom of the river. The rooms are purely Japanese style. There are three types of rooms, and you can relax while listening to the sound of the babbling water. {Hot Spring} Natural flowing water that gushes out from the riverbed The amount of water that gushes out from the private hot spring is 1600 liters per minute The hot spring is characterized by its softness that is gentle on the skin It has long been counted as one of the "Three Great Hot Springs for Gastrointestinal Diseases in Japan" and is said to be effective against gastrointestinal diseases. It also contains a lot of "metasilicic acid" which is said to promote collagen production, and is popular among women as a hot spring for beautiful skin. The open-air bath "Echo of the Forest" has a spectacular view of the trees reflected in the water. {Food} A hot water pool with beautiful reflections drawn on the bottom of the water. The hot water is heated by heat exchange from the high-temperature hot spring. There is also a foot bath next to the terrace of the pool...it is fantastic and wonderful at night😍 Your body will warm up from the feet up. The water of Shima Onsen, which is counted as one of the "Three Great Hot Springs for Gastrointestinal Diseases in Japan", can also be drunk. There is a drinking fountain by the pool, and next to it, hot spring eggs are made. Dinner and breakfast are both kaiseki cuisine using local seasonal ingredients. For breakfast, we have a monthly change of hot spring rice porridge made from Gunma-grown koshihikari rice that is soaked overnight in Tamura's hot spring water. A variety of elaborately prepared obanzai dishes are on offer. #AccommodationTrip #Gunma #ShimanOnsen #HotSpring #OpenAirBath #HotSpringEnthusiast #HotSpringTrip #Atmosphere #HotSpringInn

Fantastic, authentic and traditional #旅行灵感

This time I'll be introducing Shima Onsen Shima Tamura in Gunma ♨️ It's a wonderful place, and I've stayed there three times already~😂 Speaking of Gunma, I think Kusatsu Onsen is famous, but I personally recommend Shima Onsen~ Of course you can soak in the hot springs for a long time! It's cute with a retro townscape, there's a public bath, and you can take photos at Sekizenkan, which is said to be the setting for Spirited Away nearby...📷It's a wonderful place! 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜✔️Recommended points〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜⚫︎You can take a bath in 6 bathtubs in the building♨️You can enjoy 6 baths as many times as you like!!!There is also a foot bath👣The water is sodium, calcium chloride and sulfate spring water, which is good for your skin, so the more you bathe, the smoother your skin will become🧖 ⚫︎It is one of the "Three Great Hot Springs in Japan for the Stomach", so you can drink hot spring water that is good for your stomach♨️ ⚫︎During the summer, you can enter the hot spring pool for free🏊 ⚫︎Guests can drink all-you-can-drink soft drinks in the rest area🍹 ⚫︎You can eat dinner and breakfast in a private room🍱It is a completely private room, so you can enjoy time with your family while eating🥢 ⚫︎The porridge cooked in the hot spring water is delicious🥣The porridge served at breakfast is delicious, so I recommend it! 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 This is a recommended hot spring inn that can be enjoyed not only by hot spring lovers, but also by family and friends, so please go and visit〜〜🙆♀️———📍Access①Train🚃&Bus🚌Pattern🚃JR Limited Express Kusatsu Ueno - Nakanojo Station About 2 hours🚌Kanetsu Kotsu Nakanojo Station - Kirinokihira About 30 minutes👣6 minutes walk from the nearest bus stop ②Direct bus🚌Pattern🚌Ikaho-Shima Onsen Tokyo Station or Keio Hachioji Station - Shima Tamura About 4 hours 💰Price1 night with 2 meals for 2 people from 30,000 yen (15,000 yen per person) 🕰️Business hoursCheck-in 15:00-18:00Check-out ~11:00——— #Domestic travel #Shima Onsen #Shima Tamura #Onsen #Onsen #Onsen inn #Onsen trip #Hot Springs Tour #Gunma #Gunma Tourism

#JapanKorea Spring Good Places The original scene of Chihiro ❤️ The 300-year-old 40,000 hot springs Yasuzenkan Founded in 1694 (Genroku 7), Jizenkan is the oldest surviving wooden hot spring inn in Japan and is designated as an important cultural property of Gunma Prefecture After lighting up, the Jak Sin Pavilion is more beautiful than we imagined ❤️ The appearance of 40,000 Hot Spring Jishan Pavilion is very beautiful In fact, the room view is also as beautiful as a painting ❤️ This room in addition to attached private bath also has a large terrace in the morning and the other half after soaking in the bath and then while drinking tea while sunbathing to enjoy the scenery life is a great pleasure! ️

#AccommodationReview The Sekizenkan Main Building is a historical building located in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, and is a tourist attraction in the area along with the Keiun Bridge. Sekizenkan is known as one of the masterpieces of modern Japanese architecture and is an important cultural asset built during the Meiji period. The building was built in 1895 and incorporates the Western-style design and technology of the time. In particular, its elegant exterior and beautiful interior decorations attract visitors. In addition, the beautiful arched bridge, Keiun Bridge, combines with Sekizenkan to create a scenic landscape. The Sekizenkan Main Building and Keiun Bridge are important buildings that symbolize the history and culture of Takasaki City, and are popular tourist spots for locals and tourists alike. When you visit, you can not only enjoy its historical value and beautiful scenery, but also participate in the exhibitions and events inside the building to fully enjoy the charm of Takasaki.

Founded in 1694, this modern hot spring resort appears beyond the red bridge. The main building is said to be the oldest wooden hot spring inn in Japan and is designated as an important cultural property of Gunma Prefecture. This famous spot is reminiscent of the bathhouse in the Ghibli movie "Spirited Away"✨ You can also stay overnight There is no changing room, so you can soak directly in the hot spring water The retro Meiji atmosphere and the quality of the hot spring water will soothe your mind and body🌿 📍Shiman Onsen, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture

There is a stone monument near Shibu Pass and Yokoteyama that marks the highest point on a national highway in Japan. That's right, this is the highest point on any national highway in Japan, at 2,172 meters above sea level. With a spectacular unobstructed view, the surrounding area is also known as a mecca for stargazing. #SpectacularSunset #AutumnFoliage

#celebratewithtrip Kashiwaya is a 3 Michelin Star restaurants tucked away in the north side of Osaka. The restaurant has 7 private dining rooms. Although the meal was served in a private room we were never neglected when it comes to service. Food is delicate and delicious, and always prepared and presented in an enjoyable way. The staff are friendly and attentive.

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