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Kusatsu: Hot Spring Culture Walk at Yubatake & Sainokawara

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Price is AU$307 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Discover the cultural significance of Kusatsu Onsen, one of Japan's most renowned hot spring towns, on this guided walking tour. Starting at Yubatake, observe the unique properties of Kusatsu's hot springs and their influence on the town's development. Experience the traditional yumomi performance at Netsu-no-Yu, where locals stir hot spring water while singing, showcasing the town's rich heritage. Enjoy casual tastings of local snacks and sweets as you stroll towards Sainokawara Park, an area that embodies the healing essence of the hot springs. This tour provides an insightful look into the Japanese tradition of onsen beyond swimming, focusing on relaxation and community spirit.

  • Guided walking tour focusing on the cultural aspects of onsen
  • Watch a traditional yumomi performance showcasing local customs
  • Casual tasting of local snacks while exploring the town
  • Concludes at Yubatake, leaving you free to explore Kusatsu further

Activity location

  • Yubatake
    • Kusatsu
    • 377-1711, Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 7-Eleven; Gunma Kusatsu Yubatake
    • 401 Kusatsu
    • 377-1711, Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Kusatsu: Hot Spring Culture Walk at Yubatake & Sainokawara
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Starting point:
7-Eleven; Gunma Kusatsu Yubatake, 401 Kusatsu, Agatsuma District, Gunma 377-1711, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
AU$307.07 x 1 AdultAU$307.07
Total
Price is AU$307.07
Until Sun, 10 May
Kusatsuguchi Station Meeting
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Kusatsuguchi Station Meeting
Starting point:
Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station, Naganohara, Agatsuma District, Gunma 377-1304, Japan

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:45 AM
Price details
AU$377.25 x 1 AdultAU$377.25
Total
Price is AU$377.25
Until Sun, 10 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour of Kusatsu Onsen
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional yumomi performance at Netsu-no-Yu
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Sainokawara Park
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Yubatake
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hot spring swimming

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Yubatake

  • 15m
Yubatake is the symbolic heart of Kusatsu Onsen, where steaming hot spring water flows openly through the centre of town. Rather than being hidden underground, the water is intentionally displayed, showing how closely daily life in Kusatsu is connected to its hot springs. Minerals naturally cool as the water flows across wooden channels, creating the iconic scenery of rising steam and flowing water. Yubatake represents the idea that hot springs in Japan are not only for swimming, but a shared resource that shapes the town, its rhythm, and its culture.

Kusatsu Onsen Netsunoyu

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Netsu-no-Yu is a historic bathhouse known for its traditional yumomi performance, a unique method developed in Kusatsu to cool extremely hot spring water without adding cold water. Using large wooden paddles, performers stir the water while singing folk songs, demonstrating how local people adapted to the natural conditions of the hot springs. Watching yumomi offers insight into Kusatsu’s hot spring culture, where practical knowledge, music, and community traditions come together. The performance highlights that hot spring culture is as much about people and custom as it is about the water itself.

Sainokawara Park

  • 45m
Sainokawara Park is a wide open area where hot spring water naturally flows through rocks, streams, and pools, surrounded by forested hills. This landscape reflects the original image of Kusatsu as a place of healing, where visitors once stayed for extended periods to rest and recover in nature. Even without entering the baths, the sound of flowing water, rising steam, and warmth in the air convey why people have long been drawn to this area. The park offers a quiet contrast to the town centre and helps visitors understand the deeper meaning of hot springs as part of a slow and restorative way of life.

Location

Activity location

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    Yubatake
    • Kusatsu
    • 377-1711, Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    7-Eleven; Gunma Kusatsu Yubatake
    • 401 Kusatsu
    • 377-1711, Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station
    • Naganohara
    • 377-1304, Naganohara, Gunma, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    7-Eleven; Gunma Kusatsu Yubatake
    • 401 Kusatsu
    • 377-1711, Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan

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