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Kusatsu Onsen — Hot Spring Travel Guide

Sulfur-scented steam, traditional baths and a compact walkable hot spring town.

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Bathhouses, onsen and day-use bathing

Goza no Yu

御座之湯

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Otaki no Yu

大滝乃湯

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Sainokawara Open-air Bath

西の河原露天風呂

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Shirahata no Yu

白旗の湯

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Jizo no Yu

地蔵の湯

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Local sights and food stops

Yubatake Hot Water Field

湯畑

Discover this local attraction while exploring Kusatsu Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.

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Sainokawara Park

西の河原公園

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Netsunoyu

熱乃湯

Discover this local attraction while exploring Kusatsu Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.

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Ura-Kusatsu Jizo

裏草津 地蔵

Discover this local attraction while exploring Kusatsu Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.

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Kosenji Temple

光泉寺

Discover this local attraction while exploring Kusatsu Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.

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Onsen sweets

温泉まんじゅう・食べ歩き

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Suggested itineraries

These are suggested stop sequences, not guaranteed schedules. Check travel time, transit and opening conditions.

Classic town walk

  1. Yubatake Hot Water Field
  2. Goza no Yu
  3. Netsunoyu
  4. Sainokawara Park

Two-day hot spring retreat

  1. Yubatake Hot Water Field
  2. Otaki no Yu
  3. Ura-Kusatsu Jizo
  4. Sainokawara Open-air Bath

Culture and bathing

  1. Kosenji Temple
  2. Shirahata no Yu
  3. Netsunoyu
  4. Onsen sweets

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Plan your visit: Day-use bathing policies, admission fees and opening hours can change. Verify the latest details on each facility’s official website. Local transport and seasonal road conditions should also be checked.

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