There are hot springs scattered all over Japan ... small establishments to shop and be entertained. I visited Kusatsu Onsen 30 years ago, so I felt a little trepidation about visiting again ...

Our explorer visits two old hot springs to learn the significance of bathing to the Japanese spirit. Deep in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture is the town of Kusatsu, its onsen long known for ...

In 2022, the Kusatsu onsen in Gunma Prefecture toppled Hakone in annual rankings released by the Jalan Research Center, which specializes in tourism and leisure activities. Hakone had held the top ...

Life Where I'm From Visiting a Famous Japanese Hot Spring Town Kusatsu Posted: March 24, 2025 | Last updated: March 24, 2025 I love Japanese onsens (hot springs), and my family... well, they like ...