GUNMA, JAPAN

Kusatsu Onsen

A mountain onsen town with a steaming central spring.

Kusatsu Onsen, Japan.

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Water temperatureVariesCheck individual pools

ExperienceResort & spaMultiple bathhouses

AdmissionVaries by bathhouseCheck current fees before visiting

When to goYear-round; snowy winter travel

GET TO KNOW THE PLACE

A little more about Kusatsu Onsen.

Kusatsu Onsen (草津温泉) is a hot spring resort located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, northwest of Tokyo. It is a popular tourist destination. There are 13 public baths at Kusatsu Onsen. The small bathhouses that are free for both town residents and tourists are managed by the townspeople themselves. The source of its hot water is nearby Mount Kusatsu-Shirane and the appearance of the waters range from cloudy to clear, because the sources of the water that the baths rely upon are different.

Yubatake is a spring and cooling installation, not a public bathing pool. Use designated baths and follow local bathing etiquette.

What you’ll find

BathhousesAccommodationTown walks

Before you choose this spring

Directory details collected · Operator research pending

This destination has not yet received our full visitor research. Confirm current admission, opening hours, bathing permission and access rules with the operator before making a special trip.

Admission: Paid
Approach: Easy to reach (no hike)
What to wear: Swimsuit required

These facts are reported by a directory and have not been independently verified. Family and wheelchair suitability need confirmation for the specific pools and routes you intend to use.

Directory source · collected 2026-10-17 ↗

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