Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort, a skiing spot located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Kusatsu. If you master the slopes, Manza Onsen Ski Resort is also located nearby.
Sainokawara Park is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Kusatsu Onsen, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Mount Yokote and Kusatsu Nettaiken, both nearby.
If thrills are what you're after, head to Karuizawa Toy Kingdom, located 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from central Tsumagoi. If you have fun at Karuizawa Toy Kingdom, you'll love Asama Volcano Museum and Tsutsujinoyu, both located nearby.
Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Pallcall Tsumagoi Ski Resort, a skiing spot located 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from central Tsumagoi. If you master the slopes, Sugadaira Ski Resort and Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort are also just a short drive away.
You might want to get your camera out and head to Mable Village Rock Heart Castle— just one of the landmarks located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from central Takayama.
"Lovely atmospheric hotel nestled in the woods but only 10 min from the main station, with free shuttles running a few times a day. Comfortable, modern rooms. Very clean. Cute gift shop. A highlight was the delicious daily breakfast with some made-to-order options. Plenty of fresh vegetables from local gardens. I had the set menu for dinner one evening: Vegetable based menu, very clean and tasty. Beautiful garden-like setting. Private baths are available for free use. They are not sourced from a hot spring however, and have the faint scent of chlorine. I was able to rent an e-bike for 2500yen daily and ride around to see all the tourist sights. Would definitely stay here again!"
"Gorgeous area and hotel. Hotel was quiet and smelled amazing. Great onsen options and spa options. Lush town within easy walking distance. Gorgeous views from the room."
"An old building hence furniture looks dated but it has its charm within walking distance to Nagano station (15 mins) and a Main Street of food options.
Toilet ceiling was very short though."
"It's an overall excellent hotel with some minor annoying room design problems. It is fairly new, but imitates traditional onsen resort hotels. Most guests were Japanese. There is English speaking staff when needed. The breakfast and dinner was excellent. Mostly Japanese traditional, Gunma regional, and a few French items. The amount of food is large. It is Kaiseki style which means they give you a sampling of many small and medium dishes. It is a good way to learn about kaiseki and Japanese food. They provide English or Japanese menus to explain what the many dishes are. You may not like everything and you should not feel you must eat everything. They understand that. The atmosphere of the dining area is superb.
The outdoor onsen is the famous Kusatsu water. Fairly large. Not too crowded. The surrounding trees and bushes are relaxing. The staff maintains the onsen well.
The rooms are beautiful, and spacious. But poor design choices were made. The bright entrance light goes on by sensor. You can't stop it from turning on at night. The loud INAX toilet has a ridiculous flowing water white noise feature turned on by default at loud volume. You need to turn it off all the time. The sliding door clicks loudly when closing. Did the designer forget two people share twin rooms? The beds are surrounded by a raised low wooden platform. Beautiful, but non functional. It's awkward to sit at the edge of the bed.
The bus station and Yubatake are short walks away on sloping streets."