Minakami in Gunma Prefecture is a truly urban oasis which also known as the heart of Japan. This photo was taken from norn minakami flower park which is really a hiden gem of Japan. Many people know about this as a heaven for the ski lover but interestingly in summer also it looks so beautiful. Not only daffodils but also tulip and flowers are bloomed here. On this distal one can see the snow capped Japanese Alps and the valley is full with flowers which look so amazing.

Flowers in full bloom Iris Garden in Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture It is located in the area of Azalea Oka Park. 2023.6.2

★ The 17th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Japan's Hidden Sightseeing Spots" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce "Fukufuku's post"! The sunlight shining through the mountains is an impressive piece. The Shiga-Kusatsu Kogen Route (National Route 292) is a driveway connecting Kusatsu Town in Gunma Prefecture and Yamanouchi Town in Nagano Prefecture. The superb view of autumn leaves, fresh greenery, and the sea of clouds is a popular photo spot for photographers. ◆Shiga Kusatsu Kogen Route (National Route 292)◆ 【Address】Kusatsu Town, Gunma Prefecture, Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture 【Access】From Shibukawa Ikaho IC on Kanetsu Expressway, via R353, R145, R292, Kusatsu about 90 minutes 【Parking lot】Available free

It is a superb view in full bloom where cherry blossoms, peaches, snow willows, and forsythia are in full bloom. Nakanojo, Gunma Spring in Japan is the best!

When I heard that the peaches were in full bloom, I drove to Nakanojo-cho Gardens in Nakanojo-cho, Gunma Prefecture. Peach and cherry blossoms are in full bloom! Cherry color pink 🍑 color 🌸 The same pink color I tried to take such colors in the name and photo that expresses the individuality of each person.

This water Shangri-La of Gunma prefecture is a hidden treasure that I found out 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.

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.

★ 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

Ate lunch at Ueno Station today. I found a soba restaurant that looked good so I decided to eat there. It tasted delicious and the tempura was cooked perfectly!

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.

Managed to stop by Ueno Zoo the other day for a little bit and while I didn't get to see much of the animals because we were short on time, we did get to see a few of the attractions around the park. The first one is "Sala Thai" a gift from the Thai Government to mark the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Japan, as written on the plaque. The second one is the five-story pagoda of the former Kanei-ji Temple. The pagoda was built in 1631 and rebuilt in 1639. Besides that are just some photos of the scenery around the park, and you can see some of the autumn colors on the trees and even in Shinobazu Pond. We also managed to get some tasty lunch. This looks like steak but it was actually like a pork-steak cutlet type of thing. It tasted great though. Hopefully I'll have some more time to actually see the animals next time I go lol It's was registered as an Important Cultural Property in 1911.

Went to a soba restaurant in Ueno called Rengyoku-an (蓮玉庵) over the weekend and ordered same really tasty tempura and soba. I ordered the Tempura Seiro Soba (天せいろそば) and it was a bit pricey at 1750 yen but it tasted great. What I really liked about the restaurant though (besides the food), was the atmosphere of the place. It had a bunch of really awesome art hanging on the walls that was reminiscent of Edo Period art and I'm a pretty big fan of that so it was really enjoyable. The inside of the building was grey but it was very stylish. I'm not sure what the walls were made of, but it seemed to be some sort of granite and the coloring of the seats was also in a similar fashion but very tasteful. I definitely want to go back here again and try some more of their dishes! It's pretty close to Okachimachi Station so it's pretty easy to drop in for lunch.

Some photos I took while passing through the area. Lit up trees ready for Christmas near Toyocho Station! I also spotted these pandas around a Christmas tree at Ueno Station as well and thought it was cute. It's funny how fast Halloween ends and almost immediately we start to see Christmas decorations lol. It's not dissimilar with the US though. Every time Halloween ends it's like someone flips a switch and suddenly all of the Halloween decorations become Christmas decorations. Speaking of Halloween though, I actually saw children trick or treating in the streets this year which was really nice considering all the restrictions over the past 2 years. It also seems like the culture of Halloween has started to become a bigger part of Japanese culture over the last 5 years or so. I still love that Christmas is a dating holiday in Japan though. It feels like a romantic holiday anyways, I think it's better this way personally.

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 photo was taken while strolling around the local city. On this day, there was a rain forecast from the evening, and while looking for something summery, I suddenly remembered the forecast and looked at the sky, and the clouds were approaching here, and I thought, "Oh, it's summer," so I took a picture before it rained. I added a summery blue color to create a cloudy feeling, and I photographed the steel tower in silhouette in the foreground to make the sky stand out.

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!