Gunma Attractions: What Can You See, and Where Can You Bathe?
Choose Tomioka Silk Mill for a factory that drew silk from cocoons, or Shorinzan for hands-on daruma painting. Takasaki's museums offer history and art exhibitions open on your date. In Kusatsu, walk Yubatake or see Netsunoyu's yumomi performance. Choose Gozanoyu for indoor baths from two spring sources and a lounge, Otakinoyu for large indoor and outdoor baths, or Sainokawara for a spacious outdoor bath with natural park views.
Attraction Admission, Hours, and Access
Tomioka Silk Mill · 富岡製糸場
Tomioka Silk Mill富岡製糸場
Brick storehouses and the reeling building remain from the factory that drew silk from cocoons. Explore the long storehouses and the reeling building's broad space without pillars for a sense of its scale. Take Joshin Railway from Takasaki to Joshu-Tomioka and walk to the mill, allowing time for round-trip trains and viewing.
- AdmissionIndividual admission is ¥1,000 for adults, ¥250 for high school and university students with student ID, and ¥150 for elementary and junior high school students. The regular adult guided tour costs an additional ¥200.
- HoursThe mill opens 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with last entry at 4:30 p.m. It closes December 29–31. Individual visits do not require reservations.
- Getting thereAfter leaving the JR ticket gates at Takasaki, head left on the west side for Joshin Railway. Get off at Joshu-Tomioka and walk about 15 minutes. The listed train journey is about 40 minutes. Joshu-Tomioka · 上州富岡
- Planning TipFor a guided tour, check start times on the day. Bring student ID for a student discount.
Official visiting informationSilk mill accessIndividual reservation informationTomioka Silk Mill storehouse and reeling-building highlights
Byakue Dai-Kannon · 高崎白衣大観音
Byakue Dai-Kannon高崎白衣大観音
Viewing the statue exterior on a walk differs from climbing its interior stairs. Arrive before the cutoff if you want to visit inside.
- AdmissionInterior admission is ¥300 for visitors of high school age and older and ¥100 for visitors of junior high school age and younger.
- HoursThe statue interior opens 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., closing at 4:30 p.m. November–February. There is no regular closing day.
- Getting thereFrom Takasaki Station's west exit boarding point 8, take Gururin Kannonyama route 14 via Kataoka and get off at Byakui Kannon-mae. Return by route 13 toward Takasaki Station. Adult fare is ¥200 one way; check your date's timetable and on-site signs.
- Planning TipIf arriving late, see the exterior and move the interior visit to another morning. The interior visit uses stairs.
Byakui Daikannon interior admission and seasonal hoursOfficial Kannonyama mapKannonyama route 14: current outbound timetableKannonyama walking mapGururin regular and ¥100-section fares
Yubatake · 湯畑
Yubatake湯畑
Walk around Yubatake's hot-spring square and nearby streets. A square walk differs from bathing, which takes place at a hotel or separate bathing facility.
- AdmissionThe square is free to explore. Check charges separately for nearby hotels, performances, and baths.
- HoursThe square can be explored 24 hours a day. Nearby hotels, performances, and baths have their own operating hours.
- Getting thereTake a Kusatsu Onsen-bound JR bus from Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station. Yubatake is about a five-minute walk from the bus terminal. Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi · 長野原草津口
- Planning TipMake time for walks and meals around Yubatake. For a night walk, choose nearby areas and check restaurant hours separately from square access.
JR East: Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi, bus terminal, and Yubatake accessTourism informationJR Bus route information
Netsunoyu · 熱乃湯
Netsunoyu熱乃湯
Watch yumomi, in which wooden paddles stir and cool hot-spring water, and a dance performance in front of Yubatake. This differs from bathing or a separate hands-on yumomi activity.
- AdmissionAdults pay ¥700 and elementary school students pay ¥350. Tickets are sold on site from 30 minutes before the performance; reservations are not accepted. Cash and PayPay are accepted.
- HoursRegular performances: 9:30, 10:00, and 10:30 a.m.; 3:30, 4:00, and 4:30 p.m. Check the calendar for changes or canceled performances on your date. Match a performance to your arrival in Kusatsu.
- Getting thereOfficial guidance gives a five-minute walk from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal. Look for the performance venue's sign in front of Yubatake.
Performance admission and ticket conditionsPerformance calendar by dateOfficial access
Gozanoyu · 御座之湯
Gozanoyu御座之湯
Gozanoyu has baths supplied by the Yubatake and Bandai spring sources, with a large lounge free to bathers afterward. Bath admission is paid; private rooms cost extra.
- AdmissionAdults pay ¥900 and children pay ¥450. Medium paid lockers cost ¥100. Bring your own towel.
- HoursGozanoyu opens 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. April–November and 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. December–March. Last entry is 8:30 p.m. Bathers can use the large lounge without an extra fee from 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Getting thereLook for the facility sign southwest of Yubatake. Check the tourism association map alongside official access guidance.
- FacilitiesWashing stations, shampoo, body soap, and hair dryers are available. There is no outdoor bath or towel rental. Paid private rooms and yukata rentals are optional costs.
Gozanoyu current fees and loungeGozanoyu lockers, towels, and facility FAQGozanoyu location and accessGozanoyu baths from two spring sources
Sainokawara Open-Air Bath · 西の河原露天風呂
Sainokawara Open-Air Bath西の河原露天風呂
Soak in a spacious outdoor bath with views of the park's natural surroundings. Park walks and paid bath entry are separate. The facility FAQ's roughly 12-minute walk from Yubatake reaches the bath, while the tourism route's roughly ten-minute walk reaches the park entrance.
- AdmissionAdults pay ¥800 and children aged three through elementary school pay ¥400. Towels are separate.
- HoursThe outdoor bath opens 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. April–November and 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. December–March. Last entry is 7:30 p.m.
- Getting thereWalk from Yubatake along Sainokawara Street into the park, then continue following outdoor-bath signs.
- Planning TipRather than rushing to bathe around your arrival-day bus, allow time the next morning for the outdoor bath. Check maintenance closure notices too.
Outdoor bath fees and hoursOutdoor bath walking access, lockers, and facility FAQOfficial walking route to the parkSainokawara spacious outdoor bath and natural views
Otakinoyu · 大滝乃湯
Otakinoyu大滝乃湯
Otakinoyu combines a large indoor bath and outdoor bath. Kusatsu three- and four-night B itineraries leave it a separate day instead of combining several bathing facilities in one day.
- AdmissionAdults pay ¥1,200 and paid coin lockers cost ¥100. Private rooms, private baths, and towels are separate.
- HoursOtakinoyu opens 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., with last entry at 8:00 p.m.
- Getting thereWalk from Yubatake following signs. Official guidance gives seven to eight minutes on foot; register for bathing at the facility entrance.
Otakinoyu fees and operationsOtakinoyu walking access and lockersOtakinoyu access
Kusatsu Nettaiken · 草津熱帯圏
Kusatsu Nettaiken草津熱帯圏
Observe animals in Kusatsu Nettaiken's tropical dome. Kusatsu four-night itinerary B keeps a separate day for this visit alongside bathing. Animal-contact events differ from regular admission.
- AdmissionAdmission is ¥1,300 for adults, ¥1,000 for high school students, and ¥800 for children aged four and older.
- HoursThe facility opens 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with no regular closing day. Ask the facility about last entry before visiting.
- Getting thereOfficial guidance gives about a 12-minute walk from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal. Follow the tourism map and on-site signs to the entrance.
Tourism association: Tropical Wonderland fees, hours, and walking accessKusatsu Tropical Wonderland: official facility name and events
Gunma Prefectural Museum of History · 群馬県立歴史博物館
Gunma Prefectural Museum of History群馬県立歴史博物館
See the Noh-costume special exhibition alongside permanent displays at Gunma Prefectural Museum of History. Recheck admission when exhibitions change.
- AdmissionThe ¥1,000 adult amount includes the 115th special exhibition September 18–November 23, 2026 and permanent exhibits. This differs from ¥300 for permanent exhibits alone when no special exhibition runs.
- HoursThe 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 official opening calendar and special-exhibition period for your date.
- Getting thereFrom Takasaki Station's east side, take Gururin route 9, 10, or 15 to Gunma-no-Mori. Adult bus fare is ¥200, followed by about five minutes on foot from the stop.
- Planning TipAfter exhibits, rest in the park before returning to Takasaki. The history and modern art museums are separate facilities in the same park.
History museum 2026 special exhibition and admissionHistory museum 2026 opening calendarHistory museum access and facilities
The Museum of Modern Art, Gunma · 群馬県立近代美術館
The Museum of Modern Art, Gunma群馬県立近代美術館
Take time with Japanese and Western modern art. The museum shares a park with the history museum but has a separate building and exhibits. The collection exhibition below is temporary, so check exhibits and admission for your date.
- AdmissionRegular adult admission to the September 19–November 8, 2026 collection exhibition is ¥300. Group discounts and other special exhibitions have different fees; check separately.
- HoursThe museum opens 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with last entry at 4:30 p.m. The museum closes Mondays, September 24, and October 13 during this exhibition. It opens on Monday, September 21, and Monday, October 12.
- Getting thereFrom Takasaki Station's east side, take Gururin route 9, 10, or 15 to Gunma-no-Mori, at ¥200 per adult. Follow the park map and modern art museum signs to the correct building.
- Planning TipOctober park hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Rest in the park after exhibits, then return to Gunma-no-Mori stop. Check facility entry cutoff, park access hours, and return buses separately.
Modern art museum 2026 collection exhibition and admissionModern art museum access and round-trip bus timetables
Shorinzan Darumaji Temple · 少林山達磨寺
Shorinzan Darumaji Temple少林山達磨寺
Choose Shorinzan Darumaji Temple's painting activity to see daruma around the grounds and color one yourself.
- AdmissionBasic temple visits are free. Daruma painting costs ¥1,500 for 12 cm or ¥2,000 for 15 cm, excluding separate prayers and souvenirs.
- HoursDaruma Hall opens 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Activity reception is 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with reserved starts 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The workshop closes at 4:00 p.m. Snow or typhoons may suspend activities.
- Getting thereFrom Takasaki Station's west exit boarding point 4, take Gururin Shorinzan route 1 to Shorinzan Iriguchi. Official guidance gives about five minutes on foot to the temple, with roughly 200 additional steps after the main gate to the upper workshop.
- Activity ReservationsIndividuals can participate without reservations; groups of ten or more must reserve. The activity takes about 30 minutes, excluding waiting. Same-day cancellations and no-shows incur a 50% cancellation fee, and late arrivals may lose their place.
Gunma official tourism: basic Shorinzan temple visitDaruma painting reception, prices, and reservationsShorinzan facility operations and accessGunma official tourism: west boarding point 4 and walking accessRevised 2025 Shorinzan timetable and west boarding point 4
Takasaki City Museum of Art · 高崎市美術館
Takasaki City Museum of Art高崎市美術館
Combine art exhibits with the Former Inoue Residence's interior and garden. Near the station, they fit a final-day visit before your return. The Human Figure exhibition applies only during the dates below; residence interior hours differ from museum hours.
- AdmissionDuring Human Figure, October 10–December 13, 2026, regular adult admission is ¥300 including the Former Inoue Residence. This ticket differs from admission to the prefectural modern art museum.
- HoursMuseum hours are 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., last entry 5:30 p.m.; Fridays close at 8:00 p.m., last entry 7:30 p.m. Residence interiors open 10:00–11:00 a.m. and 2:00–4:00 p.m. The garden opens 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. October–November, last entry 5:30 p.m.; December closes at 5:00 p.m., last entry 4:30 p.m. October 2026 exhibition closing days are the 13th, 19th, and 26th.
- Getting thereOfficial guidance gives about a three-minute walk from Takasaki Station's west exit.
- Planning TipFor both museum and residence, visit the interior after lunch during its 2:00–4:00 p.m. window. Take your return train from Takasaki after viewing.
Takasaki Museum of Art: Human Figure and admissionTakasaki Museum of Art and Inoue garden seasonal hours and October 2026 closure recheckTakasaki Museum of Art access and operationsHotel Metropolitan Takasaki: station to sixth-floor front deskHotel Metropolitan Takasaki: check-in and luggage FAQOctober 2026 JR return verification record
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sainokawara Open-Air Bath cost ¥600?
The operator's information checked October 8, 2026 lists ¥800 for adults. Towels and other bathing facilities are separate.
Official Sources and Check Dates
- Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki: station to sixth-floor front desk ·
- Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki: check-in and luggage FAQ ·
- Kannonyama route 14: current outbound timetable ·
- Gururin regular and ¥100-section fares ·
- Kannonyama walking map ·
- Byakui Daikannon interior admission and seasonal hours ·
- Silk mill access ·
- October 2026 JR return verification record ·
- Performance calendar by date ·
- Performance admission and ticket conditions ·
- Outdoor bath fees and hours ·
- Outdoor bath walking access, lockers, and facility FAQ ·
- Gozanoyu current fees and lounge ·
- Gozanoyu lockers, towels, and facility FAQ ·
- Gozanoyu location and access ·
- Official visiting information ·
- Individual reservation information ·
- Official Kannonyama map ·
- Tourism information ·
- JR Bus route information ·
- Official access ·
- Official walking route to the park ·
- Otakinoyu fees and operations ·
- Otakinoyu walking access and lockers ·
- Otakinoyu access ·
- Tourism association: Tropical Wonderland fees, hours, and walking access ·
- Kusatsu Tropical Wonderland: official facility name and events ·
- Revised 2025 Shorinzan timetable and west boarding point 4 ·
- History museum 2026 special exhibition and admission ·
- History museum access and facilities ·
- Modern art museum 2026 collection exhibition and admission ·
- Modern art museum access and round-trip bus timetables ·
- Takasaki Museum of Art: Human Figure and admission ·
- Takasaki Museum of Art access and operations ·
- Shorinzan facility operations and access ·
- Daruma painting reception, prices, and reservations ·
- History museum 2026 opening calendar ·
- Gunma official tourism: basic Shorinzan temple visit ·
- Gunma official tourism: west boarding point 4 and walking access ·
- JR East: Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi, bus terminal, and Yubatake access ·
- Takasaki Museum of Art and Inoue garden seasonal hours and October 2026 closure recheck ·
- Tomioka Silk Mill storehouse and reeling-building highlights ·
- Gozanoyu baths from two spring sources ·
- Sainokawara spacious outdoor bath and natural views ·