Three days in Gunma: exhibitions or indoor baths?

Take an ordinary JR Takasaki Line service from Tokyo Station to Takasaki. From west-exit bus stop 8, take Gururin Kannonyama route 14 via Kataoka and get off at Byakui Kannon-mae. Use official searches to choose a direct train and buses for both directions on your travel date.

JR East station and line timetables for your visit date2026-10-08Current outbound Kannonyama route 14 timetable2026-10-08

From the stop, follow the path beside the Daishido Hall uphill towards the statue. Choose a walk around the grounds if climbing the stairs inside the statue is difficult. Interior visits are available 9 am–5 pm from March to October and 9 am–4.30 pm from November to February.

Kannonyama walking map2026-10-08Byakue Dai-Kannon interior admission and seasonal hours2026-10-08

Retrace your route downhill and take Gururin route 13 from Byakui Kannon-mae to Takasaki Station's west exit. The outbound service is route 14 and the return is route 13. Finish the day with dinner near the station.

Current return Kannonyama route 13 timetable2026-10-08Current outbound Kannonyama route 14 timetable2026-10-08

Take Gururin Gunma-no-Mori route 9 via Gendai and Motoshimana to Gunma-no-Mori. Stay on the same bus when the route name changes at Watanukimachi; no transfer is needed. Follow park-map signs to Gunma Prefectural Museum of History, about five minutes from the stop.

Current Gunma-no-Mori route 9 timetable2026-10-08Revised 2025 Gunma-no-Mori timetable2026-10-08Modern art museum access and bus timetables for both directions2026-10-08History museum's 2026 special exhibition and prices2026-10-08History museum access and facilities2026-10-08

Choose a history exhibition running on your date and check what the ticket covers. Special and permanent exhibitions may have different prices and ticket conditions. The museum opens from 9.30 am to 5 pm, with last admission at 4.30 pm. It is normally closed on Mondays; check the calendar for your date.

History museum: current exhibition dates and visiting conditions2026-10-09History museum access and facilities2026-10-08History museum's 2026 opening calendar2026-10-08

After the museum, rest in the park, then return to Gunma-no-Mori stop and take route 9 to Takasaki Station's east exit. Check outbound and return journeys separately in the official timetable. Eat and relax near the station.

Current Gunma-no-Mori route 9 timetable2026-10-08Revised 2025 Gunma-no-Mori timetable2026-10-08Modern art museum access and bus timetables for both directions2026-10-08

Take Gururin Gunma-no-Mori route 9 via Gendai and Motoshimana to Gunma-no-Mori. Stay on the same bus when the route name changes at Watanukimachi; no transfer is needed. Follow park-map signs to the Museum of Modern Art, Gunma.

Current Gunma-no-Mori route 9 timetable2026-10-08Revised 2025 Gunma-no-Mori timetable2026-10-08Modern art museum access and bus timetables for both directions2026-10-08Modern art museum's 2026 collection exhibition and prices2026-10-08

Check which collection exhibition and galleries are open on your date, then view the works. Compare special exhibition prices and ticket coverage separately. The museum opens from 9.30 am to 5 pm, with last admission at 4.30 pm. Check the official calendar for Monday and public holiday arrangements.

Modern art museum: current exhibition dates and visiting conditions2026-10-09Modern art museum access and bus timetables for both directions2026-10-08

After the museum, rest in the park, then return to Gunma-no-Mori stop and take route 9 to Takasaki Station's east exit. Check both directions separately in the official timetable. Return on an ordinary JR Takasaki Line service towards Tokyo, checking that it runs directly to Tokyo and where it terminates.

Current Gunma-no-Mori route 9 timetable2026-10-08Revised 2025 Gunma-no-Mori timetable2026-10-08Modern art museum access and bus timetables for both directions2026-10-08JR East station and line timetables for your visit date2026-10-08JR 2026 revised fare information2026-10-08

Take your booked Joshu Yumeguri direct bus. Reserve both journeys for your dates and check the day's departure board for the boarding point. Allow for road delays and avoid planning a performance too soon after arrival.

Shinjuku Level 4 guide2026-10-08JR Bus operator's route hub and linked current timetable2026-10-08October 2026 Joshu Yumeguri fare calendar2026-10-08

Walk from the terminal to Yubatake for a meal and a look around town. Choose a Netsunoyu performance from the official calendar for your date, then arrive for on-site ticket sales 30 minutes before it starts. Advance reservations are not accepted; if sold out, choose a later session or another day.

Performance and ticket sales conditions2026-10-08

After the yumomi and dance performance, have dinner and relax around Yubatake. Watching the performance and trying yumomi yourself are separate activities, so choose accordingly.

Performance and ticket sales conditions2026-10-08Yubatake Souan check-in, luggage storage and breakfast FAQ2026-10-08

Follow Gozanoyu signs southwest of Yubatake to the entrance. Choose this facility if you want indoor baths with washing facilities.

Gozanoyu current prices and lounge2026-10-08Gozanoyu lockers, towels and facilities FAQ2026-10-08

Rest in the large lounge after bathing. From April to November, Gozanoyu opens from 7 am to 9 pm, with last admission at 8.30 pm. The large lounge is available 9 am–8 pm; paid private rooms cost extra.

Gozanoyu current prices and lounge2026-10-08Gozanoyu lockers, towels and facilities FAQ2026-10-08

There is no restaurant inside the bath facility, so head out for a meal around Yubatake. This day leaves time for bathing and resting rather than rushing between baths.

Gozanoyu lockers, towels and facilities FAQ2026-10-08

Walk through Sainokawara Street and the park to the bath, about 12 minutes from Yubatake. Allow for slopes and time at reception.

Open-air bath prices and hours2026-10-08Open-air bath walking directions, lockers and facilities FAQ2026-10-08Park walking reference2026-10-08

Sainokawara opens from 7 am to 8 pm from April to November, with last admission at 7.30 pm. There are no washing facilities, hairdryers or towel hire, so bring your own towel. If the winter opening time of 9 am does not fit your hotel departure, visit the previous day instead.

Open-air bath prices and hours2026-10-08Open-air bath walking directions, lockers and facilities FAQ2026-10-08Park walking reference2026-10-08

Retrace your route into town, finish preparing to leave, then head to the terminal. Take your reserved Joshu Yumeguri bus to Shinjuku. Allow for road delays and avoid another booking immediately after arrival in Shinjuku.

JR Bus operator's route hub and linked current timetable2026-10-08October 2026 Joshu Yumeguri fare calendar2026-10-08Walk from the terminal to Yubatake Souan2026-10-08Yubatake Souan check-in, luggage storage and breakfast FAQ2026-10-08