In lush surroundings, Gunma’s Kusatsu Onsen is blessed with mineral-rich water, said to be especially good for the skin. ♨ Some Tokugawa shoguns enjoyed these natural spring waters so much they had it transported in barrels to their castle in Edo (modern-day Tokyo) – the ultimate indulgence!
Many visitors enjoy donning a cotton yukata and wooden geta sandals to take a stroll through the steamy fog of the ‘yubatake’ (literally, hot water fields) in the heart of town, perhaps stopping for the quintessential ‘onsen tamago’ (whole egg boiled in onsen water) along the way. Or for those with a sweet tooth, opt for an ‘onsen manju’ (steamed sweet bun)!
📍There are various routes to Kusatsu Onsen from Tokyo – the most direct is by bus from Shinjuku Bus Terminal, but it can also be accessed by bus from Ueno Station, by shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Karuizawa Station plus bus. #VisitJapanAU #Relaxation
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