[2025 Kusatsu Attraction] Travel Guide for Kusatsu Onsen (Updated Mar)

//Kusatsu Onsen// ° ° ° After leaving Echigo Yuzawa, our next destination is Kusatsu Onsen. We bought tickets to Karuizawa the night before departure. After arriving in Karuizawa, we had to wait for the bus at the bus stop next to the station. Remember to check the timetable in advance, because not every bus goes to Kusatsu Onsen. Yubatake is a 5-minute walk from the bus stop. It is located in the center of the hot spring town and is the main attraction of Kusatsu Onsen. 4,000 liters of hot spring water gushes out of Yubatake every minute, and it is always steaming. The hot spring street has foot baths, many restaurants and specialty shops, and is very lively. We had lunch, some snacks, and then bought tickets to watch the show at Renoyu. The "Yumomi" performance is held every day at Netonoyu, where several performers sing while hitting the hot spring water with wooden boards to cool it down. Yubatake is more beautiful at night than in the morning, with lights, snow, and the smoke from the hot springs, it is very dreamy. ■ □ ■ □ ■ □ ■ □ ■ □ □ 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧📍 401 Kusatsu, Agatsuma District, Gunma 377-1711 ■ □ ■ □ ■ □ ■ □ ■ □ #mocha_n_love_travel #mocha_n_love_japan #mocha_n_love_tokyo #日本旅行 #东京旅行 #全球旅行

Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan's most famous hot springs, located in Kusatsu Town, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture. Known as one of Japan's three most famous hot springs, it ranks alongside Arima Onsen (Hyogo Prefecture) and Gero Onsen (Gifu Prefecture). Kusatsu Onsen is famous for its strong acidic water and abundant hot spring water volume. It is believed to have high therapeutic benefits and attracts many tourists year-round for bathing and sightseeing. Features of Kusatsu Onsen Strong Acidic Hot Spring with Remarkable Therapeutic Effects • Kusatsu Onsen's water is classified as a "strong acidic sulfur spring" with a pH of approximately 2.1. It is said to be effective in killing bacteria, improving skin diseases, and promoting blood circulation. • Legend has it that the doctors of the Tokugawa Shogunate recorded Kusatsu Onsen as having "unparalleled therapeutic effects." Yubatake is the symbol of Kusatsu Onsen, located in the center of the hot spring town. It is a set of wooden hot spring water flow facilities. • Over 4,000 liters of hot spring water gush out every minute, flowing through wooden troughs to cool down before being distributed to major hot spring hotels and public bathhouses. • At night, the area is illuminated, creating a magical atmosphere. The streets of Kusatsu Onsen retain a strong Edo-era atmosphere, with many traditional wooden buildings, hot spring hotels, and souvenir shops. You can stroll around and enjoy local specialties such as onsen manju (steamed buns), onsen tamago (hot spring eggs), and yaki senbei (baked rice crackers).

Kusatsu Onsen, celebrated in the famous folk song 'Kusatsu Bushi' with the lyrics 'Kusatsu is a great place, come visit at least once,' has long been known for its therapeutic hot springs. It is said that there is no illness it cannot cure, except for lovesickness. The hot spring sources in Kusatsu range from 50°C to 90°C, making the water too hot to enter directly. Therefore, the water is cooled by exposing it to the air at the 'Yubatake,' the symbol of Kusatsu Onsen, before being distributed to various inns in the area. The famous 'Yumomi' performance, a traditional method of cooling the hot spring water, is also conducted for this purpose. The hot spring water in Kusatsu is highly recommended as it leaves your skin feeling smooth after a bath.

#tokyotravel Located north-west of Tokyo, Kusatsu Onsen is an amazing Hot Spring day trip from Tokyo. It is one of the best three hot spring resorts in Japan, well known to local and foreign tourists. You can enjoy a relaxing bath, as well as visiting the onsen high street with a lot of nice restaurants and little shops. The cheapest way to travel from Tokyo is by direct express bus, but takes 4 hours to go. Instead take a bullet train to Karuizawa Station and change a bus. It just take about 2.5 hours. #japan_vacation #onsen #love_nature #dayout

Day 1: Warm spring water and snowy scenery Today's itinerary takes us to the surrounding area of Tokyo—Kusatsu Onsen. This small town, surrounded by mountains, boasts abundant hot spring resources, and each hot spring allows you to feel the healing power of nature. Walking through the streets, warm steam rises from the ground, making you feel like you're in a fairyland. In winter, Kusatsu is covered in snow, and the hot spring steam and snow create a splendid picture. In this pure snowy landscape, whether you are leisurely soaking in the hot spring or walking on the steamy hot spring street, your body and mind can be completely relaxed. Kusatsu's spring water is known for its clarity and soothing properties, and every moment of soaking brings warmth and joy from the heart. The rising steam seems to take away all fatigue and stress. Day 2: A dialogue with nature In the morning, Kusatsu's hot spring street is still immersed in a warm atmosphere. As you walk gently, you can hear the sound of flowing water, which seems to carry an ancient rhythm, making you unconsciously slow down. Today, I visit the famous local hot spring bathhouse, and every moment immersed in the spring water feels like returning to the purest self. The cold and snow outside are isolated by the glass windows, with only the warm spring water gently caressing my skin. Kusatsu's hot springs are not only a physical healing but also a spiritual cleansing. After each soak, the whole person feels incredibly light, as if all worries have dissipated with the steam, leaving only complete relaxation and happiness.

Located in Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, it is a famous hot spring resort destination, boasting the number one natural hot spring output in Japan, reportedly ranking first for 16 consecutive years. As soon as you step into this place, there is a smell of sulfur, but that is exactly its charm! 🚉Transportation tips: If you're not in a hurry, I recommend taking the bus directly from Shinjuku Station. Without traffic, it takes about four hours to get there~ After leaving Shinjuku Station, cross the street and go up to the third floor, where the bus terminal is located. It's best to buy your ticket the day before and take the opportunity to stroll around Shinjuku~ ❤Reasons to recommend: The scenery along the bus ride is beautiful, and if you're lucky, you can even see Mount Fuji, which is one of the reasons I recommend taking the bus. Once you arrive at Kusatsu Bus Terminal, it's just a two or three hundred meters walk to Yubatake, where the entire street is steaming, and footbaths can be found all over the small town, along with many public hot springs. The most famous is probably Otakinoyu, which costs only 1100 yen. It has both indoor and outdoor baths, and is fully equipped with toiletries, but you need to bring your own towel~ 🏨Hotel environment: We stayed at Kusatsu Hotel Unkai Onsen this time. This hotel not only has three bath pools but also offers one night with two meals~ We booked a Japanese-style deluxe room which was very spacious, and the garden view from the window was also super beautiful. We went for a soak in the afternoon of our arrival day, where the toiletries were super complete. After changing into a yukata, we could take pictures around the hotel. We had dinner reserved for 18:30, and after a lovely meal, we went for a stroll around Yubatake to digest, where a local specialty store was very nice to shop at, and I accidentally started a shopping spree The next morning, after a hearty breakfast, we soaked in another bath pool, then enjoyed a free freshly ground coffee at the third-floor book bar, and checked out with great satisfaction ^_^ 💰Average cost: We went during a long holiday, and the hot spring hotel was over 3000 per night, about 1500 per person, but it included meals and hot spring baths, which was quite a good deal. On weekdays, it's probably only about 2000 per night, and besides shopping, there's basically no need to spend extra money. If you have a sufficient budget, you can also choose Kusatsu Onsen Nara-ya, which is right next to Yubatake. The cafe is a popular spot for people to check in, and the meals are even more exquisite~