It is a beautiful place. The view is awesome at night. It feels so nice to drink in from of this place. You can see a lot of stores here. And there is convenience store too. It is the most beautiful onsen place that I have ever seen in Japan

PSA: IT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS But the view is as beautiful as the pictures make it to be. In fact, I'd say pictures don't do it justice as to how beautiful and lovely the atmosphere actually is. Please go visit, it's just large enough.. not too big where you feel like you can't explore the whole area. Also not too small where you get bored after 30 minutes to an hour.

Kusatsu Onsen is one of the most atmospheric onsen towns we have visited. The highlight was the Yubatake (hot water field) in the town centre. Seeing the steam rise at night was beautiful and calming. The walk along the nearby shopping street was enjoyable, with many small shops and snacks to explore at a relaxed pace. The whole area felt safe, clean and easy to navigate. A wonderful place to unwind and enjoy the onsen town ambience. Highly recommended for both first-time and returning visitors.

This is an enchanting town full of public hot baths (onsens). There are also a lot of public foot baths. It is a place to stroll with your own Yukata (traditional wear) entering into different hot baths. Don't miss an evening walk around town and the center as it is illuminated beautifully

Very big landmark of this onsen city where surrounded by shops, restaurants, temple and hotels. Also have some spots to do the foot spa (onsen). We can smell the onsen water mineral. Really impressed

This location is one of the attractions of Japanese hot springs (onsen). It is not far from Osaka. It is very unique. You can enjoy a complimentary foot spa or public hot springs during your visit.

An amazing place to visit! The color of the water and the sulfur collection process are fascinating to see. Around the area, you’ll find many hand baths and foot baths, along with plenty of shops and food stands. A great spot to explore and relax.

Absolutely loved Sainokawara Open Air Onsen – we enjoyed it so much, we went twice in one day! The morning visit was already amazing, but we were pleasantly surprised to find out there’s a mixed-gender session in the evening, which made the experience even more special. The view of nature surrounding the onsen was stunning, and the onsen itself is incredibly spacious – one of the largest open-air onsen we’ve been to. A must-visit if you're in Kusatsu.

It was my first time visiting here! I love the wider space here but the water wasn’t that clean and a lot of mosses. I don’t think taking bath during the midafternoon is a good idea. It’s bit hot and feeling slimy due to seaweed there. Since tons of people were there, water wasn’t not clear so recommended to go there early in the morning. Water is a bit salty and a cool experience for sure but there’s no shower so be aware of that! Other than that, enjoy! Cheers 🥂

This is my second favourite onsen in the area. There is only one pool area so the temperature selection is limited. The further you move away from the source the less hot it is, but it's still hot everywhere you go because it's just one pool. Important to note that there is no shower or rinse off area. I highly recommend to go on a day with a mix of sun and rain. This is my favourite onsen when it's raining.

Amazing onsen with a scenic view. There is only a locker room and a large bath (no individual showers or washing areas). I recommend preparing a 100 yen coin for the locker.

It's an outdoor hot spring with blue sky view and fresh air. When you sit in the water too long and feel too hot, you can stand up for the cold breeze. In winter, the onsen is surrounded by snow, and some of the soft snow even falls from the roof, creating an amazing experience. I highly recommend it. There's no place to shower. Bring your own towel to dry yourself.

It cost ¥800 to enter but well worth it. There is no proper shower place just a gallon of water with some small bucket to splash yourself. Bring your own (big & small) towel. Can be purchased but more pricey. Toliets are available. The onsen is very big also the size a basketball court. Surrounded my nature its very peaceful and relaxing in this public bath. Quite a walk up to this public bath but the scenery was beautiful.

It's the largest rotenburo open air bath in Kusatsu. Y800 but there are no showers/washing stations. The bath area is huge and is divided into men and women for bathing, except for Fridays when the two are connected for both men and women and then not for naked bathing, and you should bring your swim suit. They have a slight discount if you get multi-onsen tickets where you get to visit one or two others for the discounted price.

It suited my level beginner-intermediate snowboarding. Hardly any English signs in the area but enough friendly people trying their best to help. It's easy to get to as well from the town, I walked there via route 292. Some part of the road can be narrow but you can cut across via the Sainokawara park. The chair to the upper half of the skifield was closed due to strong wind but the sign was only at the entrance of the chair. However to get to this entrance, you'll have to go down slightly from the gondola exit, and when I figured it was closed, it's either walk uphill back to gondola platform or go down (intermediate). It was daunting as I was still a beginner at that stage. Also the gear rental can be done on site without online booking. Maybe it's communication difficulties, I was just given the gear, no fitting. Pretty much DIY. The gear rental accept credit card, but the entrance ticket office cash or cards only (I didn't pay attention which one). Food was decent and affordable. There's a water station in the cafeteria.

Throwback to where my skiing journey began! This special place holds my first memories on the slopes, and now it's where my kids discover the joy of snow for the very first time. Family fun and unforgettable moments!

such a fun experience. rented everything for a day pass and was so cool. tool lessons as well. the instructor did not speak English but we were able to get by with gestures. worth checking out if you are here.

It was my first time to try skiing. We arrived there on a Saturday afternoon, around 1pm, and we tried to rent the ski wear and gear, but there were no more available sizes for us. It was full, so we just rented in a nearby shop. After renting, we went back to the Ski Resort. It is a public space and skiing there is free, as long as you have a gear. I also learned that all residents of Kusatsu Onsen can freely avail of the Gondola and lift as much as they want. We joined the Kusatsu Ski School for 5000 yen. It was helpful if you're a beginner. I even lost track of time about how long that lasted, coz it was fun--maybe about 2 hours. The teacher tried his best to speak English. After that, we just enjoyed skiing in the area. We tried the Gondola for ¥2000, and we skied from there. There is a beginner-friendly route up there. My friends also tried the ski lift for also ¥2000. For a beginner like me, I was scared to try it coz jumping off at the top was scary. One of my friends also tripped over when she jumped down. Just be careful when you try it. There is also a food court, but expect that on the weekend, it is really packed. You have to wait for vacant tables before you can sit. There is also a souvenir shop. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience.

The ski resort is great for beginners. slopes are not so tough, so not scary to train for the first time. The snow was also good in February. And the best thing is that after snowboarding you can go to the best ever onsen of Kusatu

Must go! Sky swing, gondola and banzip tengu for 3100yen only, good for adults or family. Definitely will visit again in Winter!

The snow in this area is not as powdery and heavy as in northern Japan such as Hokkaido and Aomori. The slopes consist 50% beginner’s courses. Some of the routes are too flat or upwards. For first timer skiers and snowboarders it will be a good place to have fun. There is an area for kids too. The rental shop has old equipments and colorful wears. Canteen has quite a number of choices for lunch. Overall I recommend this place for first timer and beginners. There is one short route for intermediate level but might be too boring for those who seek challenges.

If you go extremely leisurely I think you can finish all routes in 90-120min. I circled the outer rim one time and it took about 45 min. Plenty of parking outside which is free. The scenery was quite good, with volcanic rock formations and autumn colours all around 😊 I came 31st Oct 2024 which was apparently a little past peak, though, 2024 was a later year than normal for autumn colours.

Oniōshidashi Volcanic Park is an incredible place to witness the raw power of nature. We visited in the morning and was amazed by the landscape — a vast field of jagged black lava rocks formed from the 1783 eruption of Mount Asama. Walking through the trails feels like exploring another planet, with panoramic mountain views and unique rock formations at every turn. The contrast between the dark volcanic terrain and the surrounding greenery is breathtaking. There’s also a peaceful temple dedicated to the Goddness of Mercy Kannon (观音) within the park that adds a spiritual touch to the experience. It’s well-maintained, easy to navigate, and offers great photo spots. A must-visit for nature lovers and geology enthusiasts alike. Do try to spot the luminous moss hidden between the rocks crevices. Suggest to apply sunscreen or sunblock especially when the weather is sunny! Entrance is ¥700 per adult and ¥500 per children. There is also a toll fee of ¥280 in and out of the vicinity.

Onioshidashi Volcanic Park is a truly unique place to visit. The entire landscape was formed by the 1783 eruption of Mount Asama, and walking through the rugged lava fields feels almost otherworldly. The pathways are well maintained and make it easy to explore the area at your own pace. There are clear viewpoints where you can see Mount Asama in the distance, quietly reminding you of the power of nature. It is both fascinating and peaceful, and definitely worth a stop if you are travelling around Karuizawa or the surrounding region. A memorable experience for both adults and children.

Very nice place with nice view and a temple. 2 hours would be more than enough for a full walk. If you are fast, 1 hour can cover most of the major routes.

A volcanic park that you shouldn’t miss! The view is absolutely stunning. A perfect spot to admire the beauty of nature with your own eyes 😂😂 The entrance fee is also very affordable

A nice scenery of volcanic rocks. It's a pity the place is covered with concrete and not much of the trail is kept natural. While I understand this makes it more accessible, it kind of killed the atmosphere for me. The buildings and facilities are also outdated, which gives it the feeling of an old theme park rather than a beautiful natural park. On top of that, half of the trails were closed because someone saw a bear a month ago. It would have been useful to know this when we entered. There's free parking, but to get here from Old Karuizawa or Kita-Karuizawa, you have to go through a paid "highway." I recommend setting your navigation for "no tolls," as we took a public road on the way back and it was a more comfortable drive. On the positive side, you can enter with a dog 🐕, and there's no additional fee for them. There's also a dog run next to the parking lot that costs about 1,000 yen (or 500 yen if you visit the park as well).

Although it was freezing and windy. We made a very nice stroll along the scenic trail. The views are amazing. We visited in November and it was autom so the changing colors of yellow, orange and red contrasting the black of the lava rocks was enchanting.

I've been many places and had an abundance of Sushi, but this place deserves to be legendary. The quality, the taste, they deserve the highest praise, it is just amazing. Some of the best Sushi I have ever had. I highly recommend this place, it is a hidden gem.

You can feel that the chef is a master of what he is doing. The rice, the fish, and the atmosphere seem authentic. You will not be disappointed.

Very quiet during dinner time. The sushi was good but a little more expensive for the amount you received. All of it was delicious though! The service was friendly and they seemed busy working on to go orders.

The restaurant is very cute. The sushi is delicious, the ingredients are cooked, and the chef and wait staff are very cute.

Sushi was delicious. The 6-piece maguro nigiri was SO GOOD!! Everybody was friendly. Highly recommend dining here.

Quiet ambience with decent sushi in a traditional setting.

Love this small hidden sushi bar. My wife and I went here for dinner and the food was fantastic! Being from Vancouver we are used to high quality sushi, but this brought an authentic sushi experience and very tasty fish. Highly recommend trying this place out for any sushi fan.

We had a wonderful dinner here last night (Thursday)! We are staying in the hotel next door and finally got around to trying this restaurant for dinner. We didn’t have any trouble getting a table early (around 5.30-6pm). We got lots of delicious little dishes, including potatoes that I loved!, and had the beef hot pot. It was one of the best meals I’ve had in Japan. We speak very little Japanese but everyone was so friendly and helpful!

Workers/ owners were the kindest we have ever met. They were extremely accommodating towards our group of eight nearing their closing time. Food was great and would absolutely recommend. :)

Quaint, local diner with home-style comfort food. Really nice and friendly lady proprietor. Highly recommended if staying in the area.

Excellent food and very friendly staff. Highly recommend!

Such a great dinner! Welcoming to non-Japanese speakers and one of our BEST meals in Japan.

Amazing food, wonderful staff, 10/10 would recommend. The beef dish is a must try.

Wonderful restaurant. Quaint, traditional Japanese themed building. Staff went above and beyond for us. Great menu to boot, recommended if you are in the area.

It’s a great place to take kids out for the entire day. Some rides could be updated, but it's a fun place to play. I recommend the adventure park located with the park. It is quite big and there is plenty of space to be wild. It's easy to lose track of time and spend a few hours at this attraction. There's forts, zip lines, places to climb and hike. Enjoy your visit!

Second times visit but this time on weekday. Stress free, less people around. Facilities seems dated but still so fun for kids. There were food trucks, which seems delicious. Less people in the afternoon.

This establishment is a suitable location for young children. My child derives great pleasure from visiting this establishment. It is advisable to utilize personal transportation when visiting this establishment. The establishment is not heavily populated, which results in a more enjoyable experience due to the absence of extensive queues.

It is a shame. The biggest attraction (kids adventure) is closed under perfect sunny weather. Staff said strong winds (no proof), and not shown in any app or sensed by anyone but herself. No refund, no notice before entry. It’s just a scam.

Excellent amusement park for kids ages 1-8. The athletics area is the best area, similar to the forest adventure for kids. If they want to go one the rides I’d recommend getting a one day pass, but if they are content to just playing with toy’s then an entrance ticket is enough

It's ok. Limited and dated rides - as long as the kids have fun.

The climbing and play area in the forest is nice and quite large. The rides are typical of small theme parks. Very short, very small and generally only good for kids under 8. Wait times were very short otherwise none of the rides would be worth anyone's time.

(Translated by Google) This is the perfect mountain for beginner climbers. It's easy to climb, with just the right slope and distance. There are no dangerous points and it's mostly in the shade, so it's comfortable. The view from the summit was also beautiful. There are rest points along the way, so you can enjoy a meal on a covered bench. There were not many climbers, so it was nice and quiet. The car park at the holiday village is large, so it's easy to park. (Original) 初心者登山にうってつけの山。 登りやすく、ちょうど良い傾斜と距離です。 危ないポイントもなく、ほとんど日陰なので快適です。 頂上からの景色も綺麗でした。 途中休憩ポイントがあるので、屋根のあるベンチで食事を楽しめます。 登山者が少なく、静かで良かったです。 休暇村の駐車場も広いので停めやすい。

(Translated by Google) It is a 2 hour round trip from Kyukamura. Easy to walk and the breeze at the top is pleasant You won't get confused. (Original) 休暇村から往復2時間です。 歩きやすく頂上の風は気持ちよく 迷うこともないです。

(Translated by Google) About 1 hour walk from Kyukamura parking lot There are no difficult places A spot where you can clearly see Mt. Asama and Mt. Shia (Original) 休暇村の駐車場から歩いて1時間くらい 難しい場所もない 浅間山と四阿山がよく見えるスポット

Stumbled on this viewpoint whilst driving from Nagano to Kusatsu. Beautiful view, interesting art. Give it a look if you’re in the area.

Nice spot to stop and admire the beauty of the surrounding fields and hills!

Great view on the famous Tsumagoi cabbage fields. Be sure to buy some cabbages to go!

Beautiful view. Found this viewpoint on the way to Kusatsu

Amazing place out of no where. Just driving thru and there's this amazing place.

Nice place, views of Lake Tashiro.

Nice

Quite pleasant hike, at least at the beginning, as we got there to late to hike to the top of the mount. The way there is a bit tricky: you gotta take a bus from Ueda Station, get off at Sugaidara Dabos, and from there walk to the farm where you start the hike. In our case, the bus driver didn't let us know as we reached the last station, just turned around and started driving back. So we had to walk back to Davos and then to the farm. So pay attention to the last attention. Other than that, it's a hike to be recommended. Views are quite nice as one climbs up.

very nice place for relaxation.

Super

(Translated by Google) Climbing Mount Azuma, one of the 100 famous mountains♪ I took a 1-hour bus ride from Ueda Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen line, and started climbing from the Davos bus stop! From Sugadaira Ranch, the trail was gentle, the scenery changed from time to time, and the summit came into view. It was a very fun and easy trail to walk on♪ Unfortunately, the summit was shrouded in mist that day, and the view was only towards Mt. Nekodake, but I would like to come and visit again! (Original) 百名山四阿山登山♪ JR北陸新幹線、上田駅からバスに1時間乗車、ダボスバス停より登って来ました！ 菅平牧場からなだらかなトレイル、時折変わる風景、見えてくる山頂、非常に楽しくて歩きやすいトレイルでした♪ 残念ながらこの日の山頂はガスに包まれており、眺望が根子岳方面しか見えませんでしたが、また遊びに来たいと思います！

(Translated by Google) From Sugadaira Ranch, we first climbed Mt. Nekodake and then circled around it. The route was mostly through Japanese kuma bamboo grass. The bamboo grass was wet from the rain that had fallen overnight, so we decided to use only the bottom layer of our rain gear for the rest of the climb. From the summit, we could clearly see the Northern Alps above the clouds. It was also wonderful to see the ranch through gaps in the clouds. (Original) 菅平牧場から先ず根子岳へ登り周回しました。 ほぼ熊笹の中のルートです。夜中降った雨で熊笹が濡れているので途中より雨具を下だけ使用して登ることになりました。 山頂からは雲の上に北アルプスがよく見えていました。雲の切れ間から牧場が見えていたのも素敵です。

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(Translated by Google) One of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, 2,354m We recommend a course that includes Mount Neko, one of Japan's 100 Famous Flower Mountains. The trail is well-maintained, but there are some landslides (detours available). As there is a fair amount of walking through bamboo thickets, we recommend wearing long sleeves and pants. (Original) 日本百名山　2354m 花の百名山の根子岳と一緒に周るコースがおすすめ。 道はよく整備されてますが、所々崩落箇所が有り(迂回路あり) 笹藪歩きが結構あるので長袖長ズボンおすすめです。

Hotel Karuizawa 1130 is a spacious hotel with a relaxing on-site hot spring. While the rooms are comfortable, the restaurant can become quite busy, especially during mealtimes. Be prepared for potential wait times at the buffet.

The service of the staff here towards foreign travelers is very poor. This was my first experience in a Japanese hotel where staff were rude to overseas guests. During this stay, I encountered two unpleasant experiences. The first was during breakfast. I informed the staff that my family had mobility issues and requested a seat on the second floor that did not require going up stairs. However, the staff firmly stated that because we arrived after 7:30 AM, they could not accommodate our request. At that time, there were vacant seats on the second floor, and friends in our group who arrived after 7:30 were seated there, but the staff insisted we could not change our seats. Our breakfast time was from 7:30 to 9:00, and throughout the process, the staff's attitude was very unfriendly. The second experience was at the hotel's Nonoka, where I wanted to book a massage. I told the staff my request in English, but after exchanging a glance with the massage therapist nearby, they directly told me that the bookings were full. I hadn't even mentioned a specific time or details before being rejected, even though the massage room was obviously empty. It is clear that the staff at this hotel do not treat travelers very kindly.

To be honest, the hotel felt more like a holiday chalet, with all the local kids and families. But the front desk manager's service is impeccable. He did not understand my question about where I can see the sunrise on ground level and thought I was asking about the operating hours of the observatory on Level 8. But he realised I was still on level 8 after finding no suitable photo angles on ground level, he opened the observatory 1 hour earlier for me and my group mates. He also waved our bus off later that morning! Very thoughtful! Highly appreciated!

Rooms are spacious. However this hotel is historical. Just about everything is old/dated. Started sneezing as soon as I entered the room. Mattress is VERY old with springs poking me.

Grand resort from the bygone era. The massive building stood out from the quiet leafy neighbourhood. Our twin room was very spacious with living area. Extensive breakfast options. Loved the picked vegetable section. Do go early for a window table. The hotel is a little far from Karuizawa but since it is higher above on the plateau we got to enjoyed cooler weather.

We booked the open-air private hot tub room with mountain view for 2 people. The room was huge, the hot tub was really nice (altho its not onsen), the amenities were super cute. Breakfast at the hotel was really good, they had freshly made rice ball (onigiri). The hotel was really nice that they let us take the shuttle bus from Karuizawa Station back to the hotel as we left our purse after driving back to Shinjuku. WE really appreciate it!

The room is spacey, but smells aged from the second you stepped into the room. Staffs are helpful, because we were not driving front staff communicated to the taxi driver for reserving the way back. Buffett provides good variation, can't say it's tasty, it's average. It's convenient for those travellers who drive to the hotel.

Excellent Tempura!

(Translated by Google) I happened to see the sign while on a tour and stopped in. The parking lot was small and gravel, so it was a bit inconvenient on a motorcycle. When I entered the restaurant, I thought "Is this someone's house?", but once inside, it was really nice. This time I sat at the counter, but next time I'd like to eat around the hearth. The tempura was crispy and the soba was delicious, and my favorite was the soba soup. It was probably the most delicious soba soup I've ever had❗(This is just my personal opinion) I'd like to stop by again if I'm in the area. (Original) ツーリングの途中で偶然看板を見つけて立ち寄りました。 駐車場が狭く砂利だったのでバイクだとちょっと不便に感じました お店は入り口入ってすぐは『誰かのお家?』と思いましたが、入ったらすごく素敵でした。 今回はカウンターでしたが、次は囲炉裏を囲んで食べたいです。 お料理は天婦羅はサクサクお蕎麦は美味だし、一番のお気に入りは蕎麦湯でした。今まで飲んできた蕎麦湯で一番美味しかったかも❗(個人的感想ですが) また近くに来たら立ち寄りたいです。

(Translated by Google) I visited at lunchtime. You have to take your shoes off, so it might be difficult for people with sweaty feet from wearing boots. The restaurant has a table that seats four and a counter. The buckwheat flour is apparently made from stone-ground domestic Hitachi Autumn buckwheat. The soba bags are also displayed on the wall. I ordered a large serving of soba noodles, which I think is just right for a man. Other customers ordered tempura, which was crispy and looked delicious. I would give this soba, made from 100% domestic buckwheat flour, five stars, but I had been seeing buckwheat flowers all the way on my way from Ueda City to Tsumagoi Village, so my mind was completely on Shinshu soba. I was a little disappointed, so I gave it four stars. It's not that the restaurant is bad. (Original) お昼に伺いました。 靴を脱ぐのでブーツで足が蒸れてる人は入りにくいかも。 店内は4人掛けの卓とカウンター。 国産の常陸秋そばを石臼で挽いたそば粉とのこと。 そばの袋も壁に飾ってあります。 盛りそばの大盛りを注文しましたが、男性なら大盛りでちょうど良いと思います。 天ぷらは他のお客さんが注文していましたが、サクサクでおいしそうでした。 国産そば粉100％のそばは星5にしたいところですが、上田市から嬬恋村に向かう途中でそばの花をずっと見てきましたので頭の中は完全に信州そば。 ちょっとがっかりしたので星4にしました。 お店が悪い訳じゃないです。

(Translated by Google) The restaurant has the feel of an old-fashioned Japanese house. You take off your shoes in the shoe locker, as if you were entering someone else's home. There is an exhibition of old folk items such as plates and paintings. I had the tempura soba. It was 28% buckwheat soba, but it had a strong soba flavor. The tempura was crispy and delicious. The two shrimp were a delicacy. (Original) 古民家風の佇まい。まるで他人の家に上がり込むように、下駄箱で靴を脱ぐ。皿や絵など古民具の展示がある。天せいろをたべた。二八そばだがそばの風味がする。天ぷらもサクサクで美味。エビ2本は豪華。

(Translated by Google) Visited in mid-July 2024 There was a sign at the Aizu-no-Oka parking lot on my favorite driving course, the Panorama Line, and I had always been interested in it, but I never stopped by. This time I was with a friend, so my wish came true and I went in for the first time. It's a small residential area and a little hard to find, but it seems to be a popular restaurant. Unfortunately, it was raining, so there were no customers there, but after that, customers started coming in one after another. . . At the counter The soba is 100% soba! Slightly thick noodles and soba soup with strong flavor (I personally prefer a little sweeter). I forgot to take a photo, but it was delicious. There's a reason for this... . . During the meal, I got excited talking about sake with the owner, and the owner, who is from Aomori, bought it himself, and lined up a row of Aomori's famous sake, "Denshu". . . I just have to drink it! I took a good photo of this one. Thanks to that, I had a very good time. I'll come again... . . But it's been a year It's about time to go cool off. . . (Original) 2024年7月中旬訪問 大好きなドライブコース「パノラマライン」の愛妻の丘駐車場先に看板があり、毎回気になっていたが寄らずじまい。 この時は友人と一緒だったので、念願叶って初入店 狭い住宅街でちょっと分かりにくい場所だが人気店のようだ 生憎の雨、先客は居なかったが、その後ぞくぞくと来客が。。。 カウンターにて 蕎麦はやはり十割！やや太麺・蕎麦つゆ濃口（個人的にはもうチョイ甘めが好み）写真を撮るのを忘れたが十分美味しく頂いた。これには訳が。。。 食事中、店主と日本酒の話題で盛り上がり、青森出身の店主自ら買付けとの事で青森の銘酒「田酒」をズラリ。。 もう飲むしかない！こちらはしっかり撮影 お陰で大変楽しい時間を過ごせた 又来ます。。。と言いつつ1年 そろそろ涼みに行かねば。。

(Translated by Google) It was a delicious soba noodle with a smooth texture that was perfect for summer! I had the tempura soba and the duck soba. (Original) ツルッとした喉越しの夏には最適な美味しいお蕎麦でした！天せいろとつけ鴨せいろをいただきました

(Translated by Google) I was driving along the national highway when I saw a soba banner, so I stopped in. There is only space for two cars in front of the shop, but there are several more in the plaza just ahead, so no need to worry. The menu only offers soba noodles, and the basic style is 28% buckwheat soba, but they also offer a limited quantity of 100% buckwheat soba. They say they use Hitachi Autumn Soba flour. The condiment is grated daikon radish instead of wasabi. The soba soup is thick and enjoyable to the last bite. (Original) 国道を走っていたら蕎麦のノボリが見えたので来訪。 店前には2台しか停められないが手前の広場に数台停められるので心配なし。 メニューは蕎麦のみで基本二八蕎麦だが、数量限定で十割そばもある。 蕎麦粉は常陸秋蕎麦を使っているとのこと。 薬味にワサビではなく大根おろし。 蕎麦湯はトロリとしたタイプで最後まで楽しめる。

Last Christmas, we visited Japan and wanted to learn how to ski. Staying at this resort was worth it—the ski instructors were excellent and provided personalized lessons based on individual needs. The staff, in general, were very friendly. However, the resort's buildings needed some maintenance, especially the doors, which required repairs. Dinner was disappointing due to the limited selection of Japanese food, which ran out quickly and was often served cold. Keeping the food warm should have been easy, but with dinner starting at 6 PM, arriving just 20 minutes late meant most of the food was already gone. Surprisingly, for a winter resort, there was no bar open during the day or evening—only during dinner service. Additionally, there were very few restaurants offering hot snacks or drinks for skiers to enjoy outdoors in the cold weather. As tourists, we also expected to find souvenirs like magnets, but none were available. There were no options for sightseeing in nearby small towns, and the resort didn’t offer any local products.

My first time ski in-out resort. I love that I can skiing all day long. Room and hotel is traditional decoration style, some light did not work out but it is not serious trouble for me. I love most is the environment around hotel. I came on high foggy days but still got my impressive in another way. It will be in my next year plan to revisit there!

This hotel is absolutely lovely. All hotel’s staffs are really helpful and try very hard to make your stay memorable. The hotel manager is professional, On the first night our room had a problem and she offered a solution to fix this problem immediately. We love the staffs here. Ski in & Ski out is another great thing, our room has a view of ski slope and looks stunning when snowing. Onsen is average but offers everything you need. Free snowboard lesson also another nice offer of this hotel if you stay more than 3 nights. Sharon, snowboard instructor is the best. She is so skilled and patience to teach you. If you had a lesson with her, you will improve quickly. However, the other snowboard instructors are not good. They don’t teach you much at all and once you start asking questions (even about snowboard’s topic) they will get annoyed and give you answers that you don’t expect to hear and make you stop asking. I hope they will improve their issue in the future. We really like this hotel and looking forward to visit here again next season.

1st time to this ski resort. All the conveniences of a free shuttle bus pick up to and fro (hotel to Karuizawa station), breakfast and dinner provided (you can choose your options), onsen facilities, free ski locker for hotel guests, ski school and ski rentals under under one roof made this place simply amazing! Nice comfortable and clean rooms and a super friendly & responsive staff headed by Thansinee. Not forgetting the great ski instructors I had. So glad I chose a different place to ski this year!

My partner and I really enjoyed our 5days stay and ski in this hotel. Room was simple(back to the 90s) but clean and quiet. We also enjoyed the hotel's indoor onsen, especially after our daily skiing. I was unwell and asked the receptionist if I could see a doctor. They were so helpful to arrange the transport and also informed the clinic of my symptoms ahead of my visit. The staff even called to check on me that evening. Really appreciate that personal touch from the team. Skiing: the slopes are beginner friendly. From someone like me who didn't know how to ski, managed to ski down the slope by day 2. The instructors were very friendly and patient. Highly recommended to take up the skiing class. It's not a luxury resort, but it was really nice and cozy. At the end of the stay, we managed to make a few friends with fellow hotel guests. Nice small community. Highly recommended.

Had a very nice experience staying at the resort Having never skied before I had 2.5 days of ski lessons , I left after a 4 day stay being able to navigate the slopes confidently and safely. Big thanks for the ski lessons of Katey , Molly and Eugene which were all amazing and very patient. The hotel manager was also amazing and very helpful. I would come back .

Convenient ski resort coming from Tokyo ! Free shuttle bus from karuizawa station . Though the hotel is a bit dated, it’s still a good option where you have everything you need for a relaxed ski holiday. Lifts were not too crowded and gondolas make life easier. Sharon White the snowboard instructor, she was so patient and Taught me some grounds tricks . Can’t wait for the next season to be back .

Just found out that there is Mount Kusatsu, I always go to the hot springs. Today we arrived at Mount Kusatsu. It's a shame because it's foggy and the weather isn't good, you can't see the sulfur, the road is being repaired, and the parking lot is closed, a little below there is a place to park, there are wild blueberries growing on the rocks, the area is really beautiful and amazing, you can feel the clouds and sky very close. I'll come again.

Great view, splendid drive.

Went there on a cloudy rainy day with mist obscuring the distance peaks. The drive up is quite scary with hair pin turns and there are sections with strong hydrogen sulphide smell coming through the cracks in the ground.

Off limits to hikers since 2018 volcanic eruption 🌋

Mt,Shirane claim from the parking about 20minutes very hard.But very beautiful lake waiting for you.the lake color emerald green very beautiful!

Beautiful

This Place Is Heaven of Earth to Me..❤️

(Translated by Google) You can walk around the Jigokudani-like area of ​​Manza Onsen. The view overlooking Manza Onsen is very good! There are well-maintained wooden paths, etc., so it's intuitive, but if you're not good at climbing, you might want to go counterclockwise, and if you're not good at going down, you might want to go clockwise. (Original) 万座温泉の地獄谷の様な所を周回散策出来ます。　万座温泉を見渡せる眺望はとても良いです！　木道等で整備もされていて、感覚的ですが、登りが苦手なら反時計周り、下りが苦手なら時計回りが良いかも？

(Translated by Google) Manza Onsen Observatory - Free There were people hiking there so it seems like there is a hiking course The scenery on the way here is nice so I stayed in Kusatsu and drove here (touring) The scenery is quite interesting as you can see a lot of things on the way There are benches so it's a good place to take a break If you try hard enough you can get to Hara Observatory a little further ahead Beware of bears🐻 (Original) 万座温泉の展望台　無料 ハイクできてる人もいたのでハイクコースがあるみたい ここまでくる道中の景色がいいので草津に泊まってこちらまでドライブ(ツーリング) 景色は道中が色々見れてまあまあ面白い ベンチがあるから休憩にも良い 頑張ればもう少し先に晴見台もある 熊🐻注意

(Translated by Google) Go down the road in front of Nisshinkan, pass Yakushido and go up the boardwalk next to the Yubatake to reach this gazebo-style observation deck. From here you can enjoy part of Manza Onsen and the greenery of the surrounding Manza mountains. You can see Mt. Azumaya and perhaps Mt. Asama in the distance. It's quite a view. From here, continue down the slope along the boardwalk, then reach the public road and continue down further, passing Manza Kogen Hotel, to reach the bus terminal. Manza is an area where bears and people coexist. It's a good idea to carry a bear bell or similar. (Original) 「日進館」前の道路を降りていき、薬師堂を過ぎて湯畑横の木道を上がったところに位置する東屋風の展望台。 ここからは万座温泉の一部と周りを取り囲む万座の山々の緑を楽しむことができる。遠くに見えるのは四阿山、浅間山かな、 なかなかの景色ですよ。 ここからずっと木道に沿って坂道を降りていき、公道に出て更に降りて万座高原ホテルを過ぎて行けばバスターミナルに出ることができます。 万座は熊と人が共存しているエリアです。熊よけの鈴等を携行して行きましょうね。

(Translated by Google) I visited on Saturday, May 4th. Kumashiro Mountain Promenade We parked in the parking lot and walked around the promenade counterclockwise. Please be aware that there are long stairs with different heights. There was some snow left on the promenade on the far right side, but I was able to follow the footsteps without any difficulty. You can see all the way to Yubatake from the observation deck, but it's not touristy like Kusatsu, so it's a natural view (perhaps a compact version of Noboribetsu). Recommended for those with healthy legs (Original) 5月4日(土)に訪問しました 熊四郎山遊歩道 駐車場に駐車して、反時計回りに遊歩道を回りました 高低差があり長い階段がありますので、ご注意ください 右奥側の一部の遊歩道に雪が残っていましたが、踏み跡をたどり難なく歩けました 展望台からは湯畑まで一望できますが、草津のように観光化されていないので、自然な眺望です(登別のコンパクト版でしょうか) 健脚の方にお勧めします

(Translated by Google) It's not too much of a walk, so it's easy to get there. It's a short climb from the Yubatake. It's well maintained and easy to walk on. However, if you have trouble walking, it's best not to push yourself too hard. (Original) それほど歩かないので気軽に行けます。湯畑から少し登るとあります。整備されて歩きやすいです。でも、足の悪い方は無理しない方が良いですね。

(Translated by Google) It takes about 15 minutes to reach the observation deck after parking your car. You can see the bleak scenery of Manza Onsen. (Original) 車を停めて展望台迄15分程で着く。万座温泉の殺風景な風景が望める。

(Translated by Google) An observation deck overlooking Manza Onsen Yubatake. It's about a 15 minute walk from where you park your car. You can go with sandals, but the stones are rough so sneakers are recommended. Also, be careful as you will smell quite a bit of sulfur gas before you go. The view of Yubatake from above is nice. (Original) 万座温泉湯畑が望める展望台。車を停めて歩いて１５分ほどの所にあります。一応サンダルでも行けますが、石がゴロゴロしているのでスニーカーなどの方がオススメです。また、行くまでに結構硫黄ガスの香りがしますのでお気をつけて。 上から見る湯畑が良いです。

Great smell of the sulfur! White rocks on the river bad. Big free parking here.

(Translated by Google) You can see the scenery in the photo almost from inside the parking lot, so I think it's a good idea to go. On the day I went, there wasn't much of a smell, probably because of the fog, but gas seems to be emitted depending on the day. The river is a bluish white color, and I feel it is a rarer sight than the riverbed to the west of Kusatsu. A nature center is adjacent. (Original) ほぼ駐車場内から写真の風景が見えるので、せっかくなので行くのが正解だと思います。自分が行った日は霧のせいか匂いはさほどしませんでしたが日によってガスも発生しているようです。 川が青みがかった白だったり、草津の西の河原より珍しい光景な気がします。 自然センターが隣接しています。

(Translated by Google) After feeling disappointed that I couldn't make it to the Yubatake hot springs at Manza Onsen, I discovered this place. It's a majestic and powerful spot where you can really feel the bubbling life of nature, not just the volcano. The high toll fees are a drawback to the Manza Highway, but visiting spots like this makes you really feel that the toll was worth it. There's also a large parking lot with clean restrooms, making it a great place to rest. The smell of sulfur and the milky white hot spring river, billowing steam. I'm glad I stopped by. (Original) 万座温泉の湯畑に辿り着けなくて残念な気持ちでいた後、こちらを発見。 火山というか自然の生命を沸々と感じられるスポットで雄大でとても力強いです。 有料道路の値段が高いのがネックな万座ハイウェーですが どうせこういったスポットをまわっていくと有料道路の支払った価値もあるという実感が持てます。 広い駐車場に綺麗なお手洗いを備えた施設もあり 休憩スポットとしても非常に良いです。 硫黄の香りと モクモク湯気をあげる白濁とした温泉の川。 寄ってよかったです。

(Translated by Google) August 31, 2025 Steam and hydrogen sulfide gas were coming out of the treeless mountainside. It's dangerous, so we can't get close, but it must have felt like hell on earth. (Original) 2025/8/31 木々の全くない山肌から、蒸気と硫化水素ガスが出ていました。危険なため、近くには行けませんが、この世の地獄といった感じですかね。

(Translated by Google) From the back of the parking lot, we could see steam coming out of the mountain slope. The river was also white with sulfur. (Original) 駐車場の奥から、山の斜面に噴気が出ているのが見えました。川も硫黄で白くなっています。

(Translated by Google) There's a parking lot right in front so you can get a close look! I didn't smell any sulfur on the day I visited (lol) (Original) 目の前に駐車場もあるので近くで見ることができます！ この日は硫黄臭は、しませんでした(笑)

(Translated by Google) You can see it from the parking lot. There is an observation deck, but the view doesn't change much. (Original) 駐車場から見えます。展望台もあるのですがあまり景色は変わらないです。