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Exploring the BEST hidden gem outside Tokyo! (Ikaho & Kusatsu in Gunma)



I had no idea this place existed in Japan and I am SO glad I found it! If it isn’t already, a visit to the Gunma prefecture should be on your Japan wishlist and Ikaho and Kusatsu are the perfect towns to explore first.

Want to visit?
Visit Gunma Website: https://www.visit-gunma.jp/en/?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=r5_yt_campaign&utm_content=sns_colunm_kusatsu&utm_term=1120
📍 Onioshidashi Lava Flow: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/amuse/onioshidashi/
📍Tenku Dining: https://www.kuzanbo.jp/index_en/
📍Ikaho Stone Steps: https://www.ikaho-kankou.com/en/aboutikaho/ishidan/
📍Kajika Bridge: https://www.visit-gunma.jp/en/spots/kajika-bridge/
📍Hotel Matsumotoro: http://www.matsumotoro.com/
📍Ikaho Toy, Doll and Car Museum: https://www.visit-gunma.jp/en/spots/ikaho-toy-doll-and-car-museum/
📍 Udon Saya Mizusawa Manyotei: https://manyotei.com/company.html
📍 Mizusawa Kannon Temple: https://mizusawakannon.or.jp/en
📍Kusatsu Onsen Gensen Ichinoyu: https://www.kusatsu-ichinoyu.jp/
📍Tempura Kotarou: https://kusatsu-kotaro.com/
📍Yumomi and dance show: https://www.kusatsu-onsen.ne.jp/netsunoyu/show.html
📍Sainokawara Rotenburo: http://sainokawara.com/en/
📍Yakuzen Sabo Takimitei: https://tabelog.com/gunma/A1004/A100402/10022692/
📍Izakaya Mizuho: https://www.google.com/maps/place/%E3%81%84%E3%81%96%E3%81%8B%E3%82%84%E6%B0%B4%E7%A9%82/@36.6221315,138.5972974,16.73z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x601de655237fd4bd:0xb45bde81f1d88fb0!8m2!3d36.622312!4d138.5968144!16s%2Fg%2F1tjynt7q?hl=en-GB&entry=ttu
📍Lake Shima SUP by Green Discovery: https://www.greendiscoveryjapan.com/sup.html
📍Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Cafe: https://www.onsen-cafe.com/e/
📍Takasaki Daruma: https://www.daimonya.jp/en/
Taxi Company: https://asaka-taxi.co.jp/

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26 Comments

  1. The water quality of Kusatsu Onsen is very acidic. It has strong bactericidal properties and it is even said that "the best doctor in Kusatsu is a hot spring". It is also said that diseases other than love can be cured.

  2. Konnyaku is nice stomach filling food because it contain only water & fiber so it's zero calorie

  3. Konnyaku on a stick is weird. More likely to find it in a nabe or an oden. The flavor probably isn’t offensive but it’s a texture thing, kind of a gelatinous firmish puri puri-ness that most westerners would find odd. I believe it’s outlawed in Australia because it poses a choking hazard to the young and elderly.

  4. Great Video/Vlog, beautiful scenery great food, and interesting things to do Japan is a must to visit. It is great you have a travel partner so you can both enjoy whatever you are doing. Thank You Phoebe really enjoyed watching.

  5. Many years ago, when touring Japan, we spent time in Gunma prefecture in Kusatsu and Ikaho in summer. We attended a paddleboard yoga class conducted in the water. And yes, we also experienced the relaxing baths not self-conscience being nude. Harriet and I are planning another trip to Japan in late March 2024 to spend more time in the South. We can never get enough
    of Japan. As always Phoebe, Great Video ! Great to see you having fun. Luv Ya❤ Hugs and Kisses ! from Harriet, Jim and Yuki Richmond, Va.

  6. Gosh all these places look incredible. Ikaho looks like my kind of place…the old steps, the in and out shops and food spots….amazing!!! Also, the lack of ‘foreign’ tourists always makes me want to go there- haha. The Onsen vibes give me cosy pigeon out from the rain and I’m here for it… ❤

  7. 京都もいいんだけどさ、人多過ぎなんだからこういう所に来なさいな外国人さん
    これから冬本腰になってくるともっと美しくなってくるよ東日本は

  8. こんばんは!
    I'm glad to be at your favorite place! If you love winter sports, be sure to visit Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort when it snows to enjoy both hot springs and skiing.

  9. おはようございます。
    温泉街を凄く楽しまれているのを見て楽しく拝見しました。

  10. ご飯にお箸を立てるのは縁起が悪いのでやめましょう。その行為は、葬式での儀式なのですよ。

  11. Another great video, Phoebe! I'm not sure if it's just me but I feel like your editing is really ON at the moment. Thanks for putting in such a great effort with these.

  12. 君たちはどうしたらこんな内容の濃い動画を作れるの?
    How can you guys make such a rich video?

  13. I'm very happy to see GOD's creativity through your travelling efforts. Loves your work💪

  14. Kon-nyaku is a kind of potato. Gunma is one of the famous places as their farms produce. Texture is totally different buy yet you can find them everywhere in hot soup bawl like oden in a different form. It cleans up your stomach with their fibers.

  15. Dear Phoebe, so sorry I am not updated on your journey. Me and my husband have got Covid. I´ll come back. Take care! 🧡Granny Mia

  16. This is amazing, all the places are so beautiful. Spectacular scenery, lots of great food and fun things to do. It is nice that the both of you enjoy your travels together. I enjoyed this video so much, must look at it again. Thanks for sharing.😊

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