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

This shop was very popular when it was located in Kitakaruizawa. It has since relocated and reopened in Gunma Tsumagoi, 10 minutes from Kusatsu Onsen. It is a Swiss cafe run by a Swiss husband and his Japanese wife. I always order the "Original Swiss" ☞ A slightly luxurious set for a Swiss family's special weekend. The bread is also homemade and incredibly delicious. Once you go, you'll be hooked. It's closed in the winter and last year, when the owner returned to Switzerland, so it's been a long-awaited reopening💛 They also sell cute Swiss goods, and the wait time for the food is fun🥰 It's a little far from Karuizawa, but it's worth the trip 𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 📍#Wanderweg 👉A cafe and general store where you can enjoy a Swiss-style breakfast with a spectacular view overlooking the Kan Plateau ▼Business hours: 8:00 - 15:00 L.O. 14:00 ▼Closed: Winter, weekdays such as Tuesday to Thursday Check the store's website for opening hours! 🌍Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture - Kamahara 2015-58, Tsumagoi Village 🅿️Available 💰Cash only 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕖- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 I'm Mariko, a weekend getaway. 👉@mariko000001 My goal is to travel to all 47 prefectures and post about them. We basically travel by car, and we're a crazy couple who don't mind driving for 7 hours. Of course I want to highlight famous places, but also lesser known places💡 If you're happy to support me🧡, I'd be happy if you followed me🥹🫰 Comments and requests are very welcome, so I'm waiting for you✨ I'll do my best every day to help you on your travels🥰 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 #Kitakaruizawa#KusatsuOnsen#Gunma#GunmaGourmet#TsumagoiVillage#SwissCafe#Morning #0yenTravel

"Onoshide-no-en" sounds like a rather scary tourist spot. It is located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The name comes from the volcanic magma that erupted from "Mt. Asama" in 1783, which solidified and formed a large amount of lava rocks with strange shapes. Strolling along the way to see the amazing rocks and the vast scenery is another unique travel experience! #uniqueexperience #Gunma #Onoshide-no-en

On a Golden Week touring trip, I visited "Onioshidashi Park" 👹🏍️ Located at the foot of Mt. Asama, one of Japan's most famous active volcanoes, located on the border between Nagano and Gunma prefectures, this place is counted among the "Three Great Scenic Spots in the World." It was a breathtaking sight that left me speechless, as I felt like I had wandered into another world 😳✨ The overwhelming scenery created by the strange rocks formed when the lava that flowed from the great eruption of Mt. Asama cooled and solidified in 1783... The entrance gate was like the gate to hell...🔥 In the center of the strange rocks stands the "Mt. Asama Kannon Hall," which combined with Mt. Asama in the background created a magnificent view 📸 Going further in, you can see the "Flame Kannon" wrapped in crimson flames, which is a sobering sight! The distinctive name Onioshidashi Park is said to have been derived from the legend that demons live on Mount Asama since ancient times, and it was named so because when Mount Asama erupted, it looked like a demon was pushing out a rock. 🌋 The weather was good on the day, and we were able to fully experience the great nature of Mount Asama Northern Foothills Geopark 👍 The scenery changes with the seasons, making this a must-see spot! *You can see various interesting rocks such as Gorilla Rock and alpine plants unique to high altitudes such as luminous moss 👀✨ ------------------------------------------------- [Access🚌🚗] 🚌: 30 minutes by bus from Manza-Kawazawaguchi Station 🚗: 45 minutes by car from Usui-Karuizawa I.C. on the Joshinetsu Expressway (via Nakakaruizawa) [Business hours🕰️] Open: 8:00-17:00 (last entry: 16:30) *Business hours change depending on the season [Price💰] Adults: 700 yen Children: 500 yen *Parking is free ------------------------------------------------- #Breathtaking views #Touring #Touring trip #Gunma Prefecture #Gunma trip #Mt. Asama #Mt. Asama northern foothills Geopark #Onioshidashi Park #Lava #Lava art #100 natural views #Flame Kannon #Mt. Asama Kannon Hall #Motorcycle trip #cbr250r #Camera #SLR #canoneosxsx9i #Great nature of Japan #I love nature #I love traveling #Travel record #Cutout world #Travel in Japan #Go on a trip to enjoy Japan even more #Golden Week #gw2023 #Where should I go next? #japan

Onioshidashi Highway is recommended when heading to Karuizawa from Tsumagoi Village. Many people also use the Manza Highway when heading to Manza Onsen. You can enjoy the impressive view of the majestic Mt. Asama right before your eyes. Mt. Asama is so close that you can clearly see the summit from the straight road. It's amazing to be able to see scenery that you can't see unless you go hiking from a car! At Onioshidashi Garden, you can enjoy the natural art created by lava from the eruption of Mt. Asama that occurred during the Edo period. You can see a little bit of the lava at the entrance from the Onioshidashi Highway. If you visit in the fall, you can enjoy the spectacular tunnel of autumn leaves. This is a recommended spot where you can feel the great nature of Joshinetsu National Park. #Mt. Asama #Toll road #Highway #Scenic spot

Manzatei's large public bath has two baths, an indoor bath and an open-air bath. On sunny days, you can enjoy the hot springs while watching the beautiful moon and stars from the open-air bath. 🫠 ⁡ Since the number of rooms is small, I was almost always alone in the large public bath whenever I went!!! I personally like the fact that it's easy to have the large public bath all to yourself. 🥹 #hotspring #hotspringtrip #hotspringinn #gunma #gunmatourism #gunma #cloudywater

Manzatei has a private bath that you can use for 45 minutes for 2,200 yen!!! There is also a lodging plan that includes one free private bath, and I took this plan🙋‍♀️ The capacity is 3 people, but it is spacious enough for 2 people. I went there at night, so the light blue water is hard to see in the photo, but it is a beautiful light blue water!!! The large public bath is nice, but I also recommend relaxing in the private bath🫠 ---- ■Available hours 13:00-24:00 ■Price 45 minutes/2,200 yen *Reservations required on the day, capacity 3 people ---- #Hot spring #Gunma #Manza Onsen #Hot spring trip #Hot spring inn #gunma

I went to Manzatei, a hot spring inn in Manza Onsen!!! ⁡ I think Kusatsu Onsen is famous when it comes to Gunma!!! Personally, I prefer the cloudy water at Manza Onsen😇 ⁡ I feel like Manza Onsen has a stronger sulfur smell, and I recommend it because you can relax in the hot water🫠 ⁡ ✔️Recommended points ⚫︎You can bathe in the cloudy light blue water all day except from 2 to 4 am♨️ ⚫︎Dinner and breakfast are delicious, and very filling! (Two people staying at the hotel were able to eat in private or semi-private rooms! There may be exceptions👀, but if there were a lot of people, it didn't seem like a private room, but it still maintained a feeling of not being bothered by other people) ⚫︎There are extension cords and wifi (it connects pretty quickly), so it's good for work trips. ⁡ I couldn't think of anything to be careful about, so I won't mention it here!!! ⁡ -------------- 📍Access 🚃 Kusatsu Express Ueno - Manza-Kawazawaguchi Station, about 2 hours 40 minutes 🚌 Seibu Tourist Bus Manza-Kawazawaguchi Station - Manza Bus Terminal, about 40 minutes 👣 10 minutes on foot ⁡ ■Stay time Check-in 15:00~ Check-out 10:00 ⁡ ■Price 28,600 yen~ for 2 adults, 1 night with 2 meals (14,300 yen~ per person for a 12 tatami Japanese-style room with 40 steps to the guest room) ※The room I stayed in was 37,400 yen for 2 adults, 1 night, 2 days on the weekend! -------------- ⁡ #Hot spring #Manza hot spring #Hot spring trip #Hot spring inn #Gunma #Gunma sightseeing #gunma

#trip2023 Manza Onsen in Gunma Prefecture, an inn at an altitude of 1,800m with an unforgettable starry sky. Popular for its highly concentrated milky sulfur springs, one of the best in Japan, and a buffet with an abundance of local ingredients. Manza Onsen is a high mountain hot spring resort 1,800m above sea level. As the inner sanctum of Karuizawa, many people have been visiting for hot spring therapy since ancient times. There are a total of 27 types of spring water that spring up in the midst of nature.

Hotel Juraku in Manza Onsen has many rooms themed around a relaxing time surrounded by nature, and many rooms with massage chairs. This time I stayed in a Nishikawa Air Mattress Twin with Massage Chair. The room has a warm wooden feel that is reminiscent of a log house. This room has a corner on the floor where you can drink coffee, tea, and other teas for free. There is also a bathroom in the room. I really liked that the toilet paper was Nepia premium. Although it is a modern hotel, there is still an atmosphere of a traditional hot spring inn, such as tea and snacks in the rooms, which is comforting. #hotspring #wintertrip #hotspringinn #ManzaOnsen #trip2023

Hotel Juraku is located in Manza Onsen, Tsumagoi Village, Gunma Prefecture. This hotel is famous for its delicious food in Manza Onsen. Both breakfast and dinner are served in a buffet style. There is also a live kitchen, and in the morning, they serve onigiri🍙 made on the spot, and in the evening, they serve roast beef. You can choose from salmon, plum, or kelp for the onigiri. Onigiri service that seems like it exists but doesn't. It's rare to have onigiri made and eat it on the spot, isn't it? It's a warm buffet that will make you nostalgic and remind you of your childhood. There is a lot of konjac and vegetables from Gunma Prefecture for breakfast and dinner! The fresh, crunchy, and sweet cabbage with plenty of moisture is unique to Tsumagoi. They also serve detox water made with luxurious vegetables and fruits. This is a recommended hotel where you can thoroughly refresh your mind and body. #onsen #tsumagoivillage #manzaonsen #trip2023

My personal favorite accommodation in Manza Onsen is Manza no Juraku. It's great value for money and very comfortable. The size of the hot spring is not that great, but... - Welcome coffee drink - The glass-walled front desk has a nice view - Delicious buffet style breakfast and dinner - Some rooms come with massage chairs It's quite a satisfying experience. The buffet is especially delicious, so it's worth eating. #HotSpring #AccommodationReview

This bell of beloved wife is located on the Manza Highway in Gunma Prefecture. It is an atmospheric area that makes the most of the name of Tsumagoi Village and has made beloved wives the tourist theme, so it makes sense that something like this exists. It was the season when the autumn leaves were just starting to come down from the mountains, so we enjoyed the beautiful contrast of the autumn leaves. #belovedwifebell #autumn leaves

We stayed at the Manza Prince Hotel in the Manza Onsen area of ​​Gunma Prefecture. In this post, we will introduce Manza Onsen, which is a must-see for hot spring lovers, with its "highest sulfur content in Japan," "spectacular open-air baths," "one of Japan's leading alpine hot springs," and "more than 27 types of spring water," as well as the Prince Hotel where we stayed. Manza Prince Hotel is a hotel in the Manza Onsen area of ​​Agatsuma County, Gunma Prefecture. Manza Onsen is located at an altitude of 1,800m and is known as the highest hot spring in Japan that can be reached by car all year round, and is sometimes called the "hot spring closest to the stars." To Manza Prince Hotel by car We drove from Shizuoka to Manza Prince Hotel. There are two main routes to Manza Onsen from Shizuoka and the Kanto region: one is via the free road (Asama-Shirane-Shiga Sawayaka Kaido) from the Kusatsu Onsen side (east side), and the other is via the toll road called the Manza Highway from the Karuizawa side (south side). We took the route on the Kusatsu Onsen side on the way there, and the Karuizawa side on the way back. The Manza Prince Hotel building itself was old, but the rooms and front desk were well-cleaned and we had a pleasant stay. ◆Manza Prince Hotel East Wing Twin Room ◆ This time we stayed in the "East Wing Twin Room". At 19.2 m2, it is the most compact room at Manza Prince Hotel. The East Wing is close to the large public bath and seems to be popular with hot spring lovers. You can use the building in yukata and slippers. When using the shared open-air bath (mixed bathing) in the large public bath, you must wear a towel or bathing suit. There were mini bath towels in the room for men that could be soaked in the hot spring, but large bath towels for women had to be rented at the front desk. Bathing suits were sold at the shop for both men and women. ◆Buffet-style dinner and breakfast at the cafeteria "Shakunage" ◆ During this stay, we had both dinner and breakfast at the hotel restaurant. We went to the cafeteria "Shakunage." #AccommodationReview #ManzaOnsen #GunmaTrip #Gunma #GunmaPrefecture #Onsen #OnsenTrip

#AccommodationReview There are three hot springs at Manza Prince Hotel♨️ Komakusa no Yu Shakunake no Yu Nakakamato no Yu You can also use the hot springs at the neighboring Manza Kogen Hotel❤️ At an altitude of 1800m, it is known as the hot spring closest to the stars!!! The leaves also start to change color in late September and are at their best in mid-October, so be sure to check them out❤️ #CoupleTrip #AutumnLeafSpots #HotSpringTrip

The quality of the springs varies depending on the inn at Manza Onsen, but you should definitely try the daytime open-air bath at Hotel Juraku, which is famous for having the strongest sulfur spring in Japan! The emerald color is especially beautiful in winter. Every morning during cleaning time, there is a 15-minute photo time. On sunny days, you can enjoy a spectacular view, and on snowy days, a fantastic atmosphere. I happened to be staying for two nights and was able to take photos both in the sun and in the snow. #ManzaOnsen #ManzaHotelJuraku #Sulfurspring #HotSpring

#Overseas Travel #Japan Travel #Japanese Hot Springs Manza Onsen is located in Gunma Prefecture, where many famous hot spring resorts are located. You can enjoy more than 20 different types of hot springs in the area. ✅ A famous hot spring with the highest sulfur content in Japan, which has health and beauty effects ✅ 1,800 meters above sea level, but it is a rare alpine hot spring resort in Japan There are also snow activities in the "Maza Onsen Ski Resort" near the hot spring street🤩🤩 Among the ski resorts in Japan, Manza Onsen Ski Resort has specially designed overall facilities to meet the needs of families, suitable for parent-child activities. Manza Onsen｜Manza-tei There are public baths and open-air hot springs in the hotel. There are 49 rooms available address Gunma Prefecture Agatsuma County Tsumagoi Village Mikumata Manza Onsen 2401

Tsumagoi Village is located deep in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture. The powder snow at Manza Onsen is a popular spot for skiers⛷. Right after the ski resort season opens, the powder snow with its large, smooth ice particles is the best! Experience the feeling of the sudden splash when you stop on your edge. Recover your cold body in a hot spring♨️ Juraku is the best value hotel in Manza, offering the best of both worlds: delicious food, high-quality hot springs, and kindness to skiers. #skiing #hotsprings #valuehotel

Tsumagoi Village is a place where you can enjoy the finest, smooth powder snow. It is a ski mecca where many people visit for winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding. If you go in December, you will need studless tires! You can see the asphalt on the road, but the entire area is almost completely covered in snow. It can snow so much overnight that it buries your car, so be prepared if you are going by car. Warm up your cold body at Manza Onsen♨️ #Snowscape #Manza Kogen #Tsumagoi Village #Hot Springs #trip2022

Manza Onsen is in the busiest season of the year, during the ski season. It is a popular hot spring resort that is a mecca for skiing. Snow starts to pile up as early as late November. Winter is the busiest season, and many inns are fully booked. There are no restaurants or convenience stores, so you have to eat at the hotel. Juraku is the best value for money, with excellent prices and taste. Buffets are available for breakfast and dinner, and everything is delicious. The salads made with vegetables from Gunma Prefecture are crunchy and you can eat endlessly. #snowscape #hotspring #buffet #valuehotel #trip2022

Manza Onsen in Tsumagoi Village, Gunma Prefecture, is a ski resort famous for the movie "Take Me Skiing." The movie, released in 1987, sparked an unprecedented ski boom. Manza Onsen Ski Resort, one of the filming locations, is still bustling with tourists. Each hotel operates a shuttle bus to the ski resort. Generally, the bus leaves from a different entrance than the general hotel guests, so if you are going skiing, please check with the reception. Be sure to warm up your cold body in Manza Onsen. #onsen #skiing #snowscape #trip2022

Manza Onsen Hotel Juraku, where you can enjoy high-concentration sulfur springs! The source is "Hosho no Yu" ♨️ In the open-air bath "Unkai no Yu" where the spring water flows directly from the source, you can enjoy a magnificent view of nature without any man-made structures in front of you when you soak in the bath 🤩 It's very photogenic, so if you don't want to miss the shutter chance, be sure to come during the photo taking time (9:40AM to 9:50AM)! 📷 ★Facility name Manza Onsen Hotel Juraku ★Location 2401 Himata, Tsumagoi-mura, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture 377-1528 #trip2022 #onsen #onsentrip

Manza Hotel Juraku has several room types, but the one I stayed in this time was a Western-style room with a massage chair. There are three types of Western-style rooms, and this room even comes with a massage chair. You can have a heavenly experience of relaxing in the bath and then in the massage chair. #Hotspring #ManzaHotelJuraku

Juraku hotels are famous for their delicious buffet-style meals, and Manza Hotel Juraku is no exception. Even though it's just breakfast, you can choose whatever you like from a wide variety of menu items. The freshly made rice balls were especially fluffy and delicious. #HotSpring #ManzaHotelJuraku #Buffet

Snow had piled up around Manza Hotel Juraku, creating a beautiful snowy landscape. In particular, snowdrifts had formed on the empty terrace on the way to the bath. However, the white snow matched beautifully with the blue sky, creating a view that was worth seeing even in the cold. #Hotspring #Snowscape #ManzaOnsen

In the middle of the corridor connecting the dining room, hot spring, and main guest rooms at Manza Hotel Juraku, there is a rest room equipped with massage chairs and hammocks. Anyone can use this room freely, so it is recommended for those who want to relax after a bath. Spending some time here after a soak in the hot springs is something special. #HotSpring #ManzaHotSpring

This is a sulfur hot spring that Manza Hotel Juraku is proud of. It boasts some of the best spring quality in Japan, and you can enjoy its richness as it flows straight from the source without adding water. There are two baths, one with one open-air bath and the other with two. Men and women are switched depending on the time. Also, from around 9:40 before cleaning begins, they allow you to take photos of the hot spring. I was able to capture some wonderful photos of the snow scenery and the hot spring. #snowscenery #hotspring #Manzaonsen

This is the lobby area of ​​Manza Hotel Juraku. The open space has large windows that offer a panoramic view of Manza Onsen. You can get a great view of the Manza Prince Hotel across the street. In addition to the hotel counter, the lobby also has souvenirs and free drinks, so you can relax at your leisure. Having coffee while looking at the snow is especially lovely this time of year. #snowscape #onsen #manzaonsen

Sorafuki, one of the sources of Manza Onsen, can be seen from the end of the Manza Highway and near the Manza Juraku Hotel. Steam gushes out regardless of the season, giving a glimpse of the source of Manza Onsen's very strong sulfur springs. This snowy scenery is especially beautiful. #hotspring #snowscenery #manzaonsen