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Snow falling on a pond in Takasaki, Gunma

Prefecture guide

Gunma

群馬県

Onsen country north-west of Tokyo, with Kusatsu's steaming yubatake, the stone steps of Ikaho and the silk mill heritage of Tomioka.

places to see
55
town guides
4
protected local food
1
traditional crafts
2
Japan Heritage stories
3

Map of Gunma

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Places to see in Gunma

Town guides in Gunma

The towns with the most to see, each with its own guide.

Taste of Gunma

Foods whose names are protected in Japan. If the label carries the name, it really comes from here.

Traditional crafts of Gunma

Officially recognised crafts that are still made by hand. A good place to start when you look for souvenirs.

Weather in Utsunomiya this week

  1. Today

    24 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 17°CLow 13°C

  2. Sun

    25 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 21°CLow 16°C

    Rain 70%

  3. Mon

    26 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 21°CLow 15°C

    Rain 70%

  4. Tue

    27 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 19°CLow 13°C

    Rain 60%

Mild: long sleeves or a light cardigan. Bring a thin jacket for the evening.

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Explore by interest

Japan Heritage stories

Local history told as a route you can follow, with the places that go with it.

Good to know

  • Kusatsu's yubatake hot water field sits in the town centre and is lit up at night.
  • Minakami is a base for rafting in spring and summer and skiing in winter.
  • Tomioka Silk Mill is a World Heritage site.

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