★ The 15th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Recommended Japan Sightseeing Spots in 2023" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce "Mochizuki's post"! The steamy night view is an impressive photo. Kusatsu Onsen 草津温泉, Kusatsu Onsen is one of the most popular hot spring resorts Japan in Kusatsu Town, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Boasting an abundant amount of hot water, it is also famous as one of the three famous hot springs in Japan. You can also enjoy Japan hot spring inns and resort hotels. ◆Kusatsu Onsen◆ 【Address】 Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 【Access】 Conventional line: Get off at JR Naganohara Kusatsuguchi Station⇒ take the bus and get off at Kusatsu Bus Terminal Shinkansen: Get off at Karuizawa Station⇒ take the bus and get off at Kusatsu Bus Terminal Please check the official website for details.

Introducing ♨ Gunma's Japan number one hot spring resort, Kusatsu Onsen Kusatsu Onsen in winter is holding a large tree illumination event until 2/14 And the steaming water that rises from the hot spring field is lit up, making it a very fantastic space. No matter where you look for such a space, Kusatsu is the only one! Why don't you go to Kusatsu Onsen at night in winter?

This water Shangri-La of Gunma prefecture is a hidden treasure that I found out t last spring. Minakami has all the things that give one peace. I don't know why this place is so underrated, at least among foreigners, since it's only an hour away from Tokyo by Shinkansen. I would want that everyone visits this place during spring, autumn, or snowy winter. Because this city is unique in every season

Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake

It is Lake Okushiman in Gunma Prefecture. The lake, called Shiman Blue, was a superb view created by nature. Compared with the color of the sky, its beauty stands out. We were blessed with good weather and were able to take good photos.

Night view from Takasaki City Hall Takasaki Station from the west side It is a free observatory at the city hall, but there are few people, so you can enjoy the night view calmly.

Japan's world-class masterpieces

Gunma Travel Ikaho Onsen is a popular tourist spot representing Gunma Prefecture along with Kusatsu Onsen. From the 365 stone steps, you can see the mountains around Gunma Prefecture.

Autumn view of Gunma. I was able to go with my friend in the middle of the autumn foliage season! It was a very good vacation to take a dip in the hot spring and play table tennis!

Marunuma, where rainbow trout have been released since the Meiji era, is a field with a long history that is so popular that it is called a sacred place for trout anglers.

Marunuma, where rainbow trout have been released since the Meiji era, is so popular that it is called a sacred place for trout anglers.

Gem Exhibition Winter starry sky in Tsumagoi Village. There were very large diamonds and brilliant stars scattered all over the place.

A strange festival held in the early morning of winter at Kawarayu Onsen in Naganohara Town, Gunma Prefecture "Yukake Festival" One day, about 400 years after Minamoto Yoritomo discovered the hot spring, the hot spring suddenly disappeared. The villagers were exhausted, but when one of them smelled the hot springs, he smelled boiled chicken eggs. So we sacrificed the chicken and prayed, and the hot water came out again, so we all decided to celebrate. At first, we were happy to say, "Hot water, hot water," but then we all started pouring hot water on each other by saying, "It's a celebration, it's a celebration." I'm pouring hot water on a red and white kusudama with live chickens!

Locally, in Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture The autumn leaves of the former Akimoto Bettei are beginning to change color I took 📸 a picture of the place where the sunlight entered only for a moment. The gradient is beautiful.

Higanbana with the onset of autumn When it comes to autumn, we tend to focus on the autumn leaves, but higanbana also tells us the beginning of autumn. The whole area was higan flowers, and it was red as if there was a red carpet on it. This photo was taken at Miyakuyama Natural Forest Park in Gunma Prefecture. It was just evening, and I was able to take the picture at a good time when the red shines well with the gentle yellowish light.

In September, summer is over, and autumn is about to come, this "higanbana" that blooms just at the turn of the season. When I see them blooming every year, I feel lonely at the end of summer, and I think that it is autumn from now on. This photo was taken at Sakai Ontake Natural Forest Park in Gunma Prefecture. It was just sparkling with sunlight filtering through the trees in the crowds, so I tried to emphasize the glitter.

This is strawberry shaved ice from a shaved ice shop called "Japan Ichi" in Gunma. The ice is made from Chichibu's natural ice, and you can change it to Nikko's natural ice. In addition, the strawberry syrup is made by hand and has a good balance of acidity and sweetness, and as the name of the store says, I think it is the best in the hot summer. I think that shaved ice is indispensable in the summer of Japan, and now there are various shaved ice in Japan all over the country, and I think it has become more familiar. I took a picture of such shaved ice not by the whole thing, but by focusing on the parts that looked delicious.

Although it is one that feels cool ... I also feel the strong vitality of the plants that are growing their vines without losing the heat!

I went to Fukiwari Falls in Gunma Prefecture. It was so beautiful and my heart was healed just by looking at it!

Night cherry blossoms taken locally in spring. It was a little high, and when I went up the stairs, there was a tunnel of cherry blossoms at night that was lit up. The bright pink of the cherry blossoms was so shiny that it didn't make you feel the night. I couldn't take my time cherry blossom viewing in Corona, but when Corona is over, I would like to see cherry blossoms together.

One piece at Shiman Lake I want to go see it again when Corona is over!

Location:Ohugurin Furawa Farm 📷:α7Ⅱ + tamron28-75f2.8 Ogogurin Furawa Farm is a roadside station, and not only has a wonderful view, but you can also buy Gunma specialties. Since it is a ranch, you can enjoy the soft-serve ice cream very delicious! 🍦 Why don't you visit after corona?

What a beautiful photo. I've always found it interesting but never understood the train enthusiast culture, but when you see photos like this you really start to understand why. I really love seeing the old steam locomotives personally, as opposed to the newer models and shinkansen. I know about the Sagano romantic train and always thought it'd be a really cool experience to go on a sightseeing trip in Kyoto using it. I never knew Gunma had such amazing scenery as well. My friend from there always tells me how unbearably hot it gets in the summer so I just always assumed there couldn't be too much worthwhile, but I guess Japan's four seasons really are as prominent as they say. Amazing...

On a spring day when snow falls on the cherry blossoms, "Watarase Valley Railway" Midori, Gunma

Early morning cherry blossoms and "Watarase Valley Railway"

Trolley train "Watarase Valley" and cherry blossoms Midori, Gunma

"Watarase Valley Railway" and cherry blossoms on a rainy day Midori, Gunma

Morning "Watarase Valley Railway" and cherry blossoms Midori, Gunma

This is the state after sunset near Nakano Station of the famous "Watarase Valley Railway" for cherry blossoms. Midori, Gunma

Shooting points of the "Watarase Valley Railway" crowded with shooting iron Cherry blossom petals fluttered due to a sudden strong wind. Midori, Gunma