Three Days in Gunma: Exhibitions or Indoor Baths?

From Tokyo Station, take a Takasaki-bound regular JR train on the Takasaki Line route. At Takasaki Station's west exit boarding point 8, take Gururin Kannonyama route 14 via Kataoka and get off at Byakui Kannon-mae. Use official searches to choose a through train and round-trip buses for your date.

JR East station and route timetables for your date2026-10-08Kannonyama route 14: current outbound timetable2026-10-08

From the stop, follow the path beside Daishido up to the statue. If climbing the interior stairs is difficult, choose a walk around the grounds. Interior visiting hours are 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. March–October and 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. November–February.

Kannonyama walking map2026-10-08Byakui Daikannon interior admission and seasonal hours2026-10-08

Walk back down the same way and take Gururin route 13 toward Takasaki Station's west exit from Byakui Kannon-mae. Distinguish outbound route 14 from return route 13, then finish the day with dinner near the station.

Kannonyama route 13: current return timetable2026-10-08Kannonyama route 14: current outbound timetable2026-10-08

Take Gururin Gunma-no-Mori route 9 toward Gendai/Motoshimana and get off at Gunma-no-Mori. Stay on the same bus when the route name changes at Watanukimachi; no transfer is needed. Follow the park map's signs for the history museum, about five minutes from the stop.

Gunma-no-Mori route 9: current timetable2026-10-08Revised 2025 Gunma-no-Mori timetable2026-10-08Modern art museum access and round-trip bus timetables2026-10-08History museum 2026 special exhibition and admission2026-10-08History museum access and facilities2026-10-08

Choose a history exhibition open on your date and check what the admission ticket includes. Special and permanent exhibitions may have different fees and ticket conditions. The museum opens 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with last entry at 4:30 p.m. Monday is the usual closing day; check the calendar for your date.

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

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

Gunma-no-Mori route 9: current timetable2026-10-08Revised 2025 Gunma-no-Mori timetable2026-10-08Modern art museum access and round-trip bus timetables2026-10-08

Take Gururin Gunma-no-Mori route 9 toward Gendai/Motoshimana and get off at Gunma-no-Mori. Stay on the same bus when the route name changes at Watanukimachi; no transfer is needed. Follow the park map's signs for the modern art museum.

Gunma-no-Mori route 9: current timetable2026-10-08Revised 2025 Gunma-no-Mori timetable2026-10-08Modern art museum access and round-trip bus timetables2026-10-08Modern art museum 2026 collection exhibition and admission2026-10-08

Check collection exhibitions and galleries open on your date. If a special exhibition is running, compare its admission and ticket coverage separately. The museum opens 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with last entry at 4:30 p.m. Check the official calendar for Monday and public-holiday operations.

Modern art museum: current exhibition period and visiting conditions2026-10-09Modern art museum access and round-trip bus timetables2026-10-08

After viewing, rest in the park, return to Gunma-no-Mori stop, and take route 9 toward Takasaki Station's east exit. Check outbound and return services separately in the official timetable. At Takasaki, take a regular JR train toward Tokyo on the Takasaki Line route. Check through service to Tokyo and the terminus in your date's search.

Gunma-no-Mori route 9: current timetable2026-10-08Revised 2025 Gunma-no-Mori timetable2026-10-08Modern art museum access and round-trip bus timetables2026-10-08JR East station and route timetables for your date2026-10-08JR revised 2026 fare information2026-10-08

Take your reserved Joshu Yumeguri direct bus. Book round-trip services for your date and check the departure display for the boarding location. Road delays are possible, so do not schedule a performance tightly after arrival.

Shinjuku bus terminal fourth-floor guide2026-10-08JR Bus operator route hub and linked current timetables2026-10-08October 2026 Joshu Yumeguri fare calendar2026-10-08

Walk from the terminal toward Yubatake for a meal and town exploration. Choose a Netsunoyu performance from the official calendar for your date and arrive for on-site ticket sales starting 30 minutes before the show. Advance reservations are not accepted; if sold out, choose another performance or day.

Performance admission and ticket conditions2026-10-08

After the yumomi and dance performance, have dinner around Yubatake and rest. A separate hands-on yumomi activity differs from watching the performance.

Performance admission and ticket conditions2026-10-08Yubatake Souan: check-in, luggage, and morning FAQ2026-10-08

Follow Gozanoyu signs on Yubatake's southwest side to the entrance. Choose it when you want an indoor bath with washing stations.

Gozanoyu current fees and lounge2026-10-08Gozanoyu lockers, towels, and facility FAQ2026-10-08

Rest in the large lounge after bathing. April–November hours are 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., last entry 8:30 p.m.; the large lounge is available 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Paid private rooms are separate.

Gozanoyu current fees and lounge2026-10-08Gozanoyu lockers, towels, and facility FAQ2026-10-08

There is no restaurant inside, so go out for a meal around Yubatake. This day leaves time for bathing and rest rather than rushing between other baths.

Gozanoyu lockers, towels, and facility FAQ2026-10-08

Walk along Sainokawara Street and through the park to the outdoor bath. It is about 12 minutes from Yubatake; allow time for slopes and reception too.

Outdoor bath fees and hours2026-10-08Outdoor bath walking access, lockers, and facility FAQ2026-10-08Walking reference within the park2026-10-08

April–November hours are 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., last entry 7:30 p.m. The outdoor bath has no washing stations, hair dryers, or towel rentals, so bring a towel. If winter's 9:00 a.m. opening conflicts with your hotel departure, bathe the previous day.

Outdoor bath fees and hours2026-10-08Outdoor bath walking access, lockers, and facility FAQ2026-10-08Walking reference within the park2026-10-08

Return to town by the same route, finish departure preparations, and go to the terminal. Take your reserved Shinjuku-bound Joshu Yumeguri bus. Allow for road delays before any booking soon after arrival in Shinjuku.

JR Bus operator route hub and linked current timetables2026-10-08October 2026 Joshu Yumeguri fare calendar2026-10-08Yubatake Souan: walk from bus terminal2026-10-08Yubatake Souan: check-in, luggage, and morning FAQ2026-10-08