Title: Kusatsu Travel Guide: Best of Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kusatsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Kusatsu-Hotels.d6178528.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kusatsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Kusatsu-Holiday-Rentals.d6178528.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Kusatsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kusatsu.d6178528.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kusatsu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kusatsu.d6178528.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kusatsu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kusatsu.d6178528.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kusatsu Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![PEF66F Yubatake Hotspring at Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6178528/adaa3d70-2be5-4669-ba4f-933a4234ff24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![PEF66F Yubatake Hotspring at Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6178528/adaa3d70-2be5-4669-ba4f-933a4234ff24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mount Motoshirane seen from the NNW.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6178528/daedcd7c-cb80-48ca-a193-f4528660e808.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6178528/daedcd7c-cb80-48ca-a193-f4528660e808.jpg) by [Алексей Чикишев](https://www.panoramio.com/user/9099956?with_photo_id=130125798) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![草津白根山火口展望台からの下り道。奥に弓池と逢ノ峰。](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6178528/8f664bff-8971-44c0-bcdd-174b5bec7531.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6178528/8f664bff-8971-44c0-bcdd-174b5bec7531.jpg) by [くろふね](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1474640?with_photo_id=11747562) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![白根山から西の眺望。火口展望台付近から。](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6178528/20226c41-4c44-47ff-bf21-71bd7c745e6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6178528/20226c41-4c44-47ff-bf21-71bd7c745e6f.jpg) by [くろふね](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1474640?with_photo_id=11747562) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ## Visit Kusatsu Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Kusatsu - Top Holiday Rentals in Kusatsu ![KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96460000/96458100/96458079/2a2ca7b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE 512-3 Kusatsu Kusatsu Gunma £149 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this ryokan in Kusatsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (348 reviews) We enjoyed our stay. Great staff and service. Very clean and a good dinner buffet. The hotel is a bit of a hike uphill. Google maps might tell you to approach from the right, go behind the hotel and come around to the entrance. This route has a bunch of uneven steps and is somewhat steep. It’s better ... Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=96458079&PinnedHotelID=96458079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6178528) ![Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Sakurai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9622500/9622467/e37952a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Sakurai 465-4 Kusatsu-machi Kusatsu Gunma £221 2 Mar - 3 Mar Stay at this family-friendly ryokan in Kusatsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (320 reviews) Great stay. I booked a room with open air bath and it came with the access to the executive lounge for afternoon snacks and drinks. Snacks, beers and wine. The snacks there was amazing. Coz I booked two consecutive nites, they gave us access to the exclusive public bath, less ppl and with more privacy. ... Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=9622467&PinnedHotelID=9622467&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6178528) ![Kusatsu Onsen Daitokan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5140000/5133900/5133861/115ab16d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kusatsu Onsen Daitokan 126 Kusatsu Kusatsu Gunma-ken £133 10 Feb - 11 Feb Stay at this ryokan in Kusatsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Yubatake and Jizo Hot Spring are located ... 7.6/10 Good! (664 reviews) Enjoy staying❤️ Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=5133861&PinnedHotelID=5133861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6178528) [See all 632 properties in Kusatsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6178528) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![5 minutes by car from Yubatake! Luxurious stay in Kusatsu with a spectacular bath and sauna with free-flowing hot-spring water from the Kusatsu Onsen hot spring and unlimited movies!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119890000/119887500/119887420/4b810056_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 5 minutes by car from Yubatake! Luxurious stay in Kusatsu with a spectacular bath and sauna with free-flowing hot-spring water from the Kusatsu Onsen hot spring and unlimited movies! 草津町 群馬県吾妻郡 Stay at this holiday home in Kusatsu. Enjoy in-room fireplaces, air conditioning and a hot tub. Popular attractions Kusatsu Nettaiken and Ohtakinoyu Hot Springs ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews) 古いですが清潔感があり、スタッフさんの対応もよかったです。チェックイン方法が文字化けして読めなかったので焦りましたが、カスタマーセンターの方に相談したら教えてくださり、無事にチェックインできました。 Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vrbo-Property.h119887420.Hotel-Information) ![5 minutes by car from Yubatake! Celebrity purveyor! Enjoy bliss and luxury in a private villa with a hot spring bath in the nature-rich Kusatsu Onsen!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119890000/119884600/119884568/w1290h1624x0y0-e3d6ca5d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 5 minutes by car from Yubatake! Celebrity purveyor! Enjoy bliss and luxury in a private villa with a hot spring bath in the nature-rich Kusatsu Onsen! 吾妻郡草津町 群馬県 Stay at this holiday home in Kusatsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions Kusatsu Nettaiken and Ohtakinoyu Hot Springs ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kusatsu-Hotels-Kusatsu-Onsen-Hot-Spring-Bath-With-Free-Flowing-Hot-Spring-Water-5-Minutes-By-Car-To-Yubatake-Stay-In-The-Spacious-Living-Room-Indoor-Barbecue-Available-All-The-Movies-You-Can-Watch-On-TV-High-Speed-Wi-Fi-Available-Large-Number-Of-People-Possible.h119884568.Hotel-Information) ![30 seconds walk to Kusatsu Onsens new famous spot - Sark Hills / Agatsuma-gun Gunma](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92090000/92083600/92083579/73f51213_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 30 seconds walk to Kusatsu Onsens new famous spot - Sark Hills / Agatsuma-gun Gunma Agatsuma-gun Gunma Stay at this apartment in Kusatsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kusatsu Onsen Gate and Kusatsu Town Onsen Museum are located ... Vastly over-priced for what is effectively an old single-room storefront(?) turned into a youth hostel. Five beds in a single room, with wallpaper peeling off, and all sorts of weird attempts at “renovation.” For the price, could be good for five backpackers. For two people expecting something worthy ... Reviewed on 25 Nov 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kusatsu-Hotels-30-Seconds-Walk-To-Kusatsu-Onsens-New-Famous-Spot-Sark-Hills-Agatsuma-Gun-Gunma.h92083579.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kusatsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6178528&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Kusatsu hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6178528&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6178528&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6178528&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6178528&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6178528&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6178528&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Kusatsu Onsen Hotspring Yubatake Night View in Gunma Prefecture,Japan; Shutterstock ID 582430912; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526921247/d643063f-a52a-456b-8f9e-341ece6200ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yubatake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yubatake during your travels in Kusatsu Onsen. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yubatake-Nakanojo.d553248621526921247.Attraction) ![KusatsuGunmaJapan_KusatsuInternationalSkiPlace_553248621532775559_2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775559/5c672bce-8a16-4d02-9f70-7aa9e02613e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Kusatsu with a visit to Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kusatsu-International-Ski-Place-Nakanojo.d553248621532775559.Attraction) ![Sainokawara Park hot spring in Kusatsu onsen. Gunma,Japan.; Shutterstock ID 714212353; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775556/5a2273cc-0927-4cd7-bf74-f069b1ce1235.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sainokawara Park Explore the great outdoors at Sainokawara Park, a lovely green space in Kusatsu Onsen. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sainokawara-Park-Nakanojo.d553248621532775556.Attraction) ![KusatsuGunmaJapan_KusatsuTownOnsenMuseum_553248621586074533_2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621586074533/09ef5f97-b3e9-461a-8140-b6120b17f7fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kusatsu Town Onsen Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kusatsu Town Onsen Museum in Kusatsu Onsen. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kusatsu-Town-Onsen-Museum-Nakanojo.d553248621586074533.Attraction) ![KusatsuGunmaJapan_KusatsuTsurutaroKataokaMuseum_553248633849536782_1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633849536782/5e5f8f31-dc5a-4fed-bda8-4e6dd118a6bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kusatsu Tsurutaro Kataoka Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kusatsu Tsurutaro Kataoka Museum during your trip to Kusatsu Onsen. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kusatsu-Tsurutaro-Kataoka-Museum-Nakanojo.d553248633849536782.Attraction) ![KusatsuGunmaJapan_KosenjiTemple_553248621562275170_1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562275170/8b2b4c63-4055-44f4-a916-3cc45da0b7ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kosenji Temple Kosenji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kusatsu Onsen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kosenji-Temple-Nakanojo.d553248621562275170.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Nagano Private Two Day Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2456088/fc9518c3-f593-4bfc-8e5f-08932f1ae8e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Private Two Day Tour £695 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-private-two-day-tour.a2456088.activity-details) ![Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2340023/9c9434e5-acc9-451d-a5d4-5f4cf988b36a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen £448 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-nagano-1-day-toursnow-monkeys.a2340023.activity-details) ![From Tokyo: Nagano Snow Monkey Park Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48759293/87d02e37-cba6-4baf-8640-207ab5df02cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Tokyo: Nagano Snow Monkey Park Private Tour £421 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-tokyo-nagano-snow-monkey-park-private-tour.a48759293.activity-details) ![Snow monkeys!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46315484/5d6ad4ab-0720-42dd-ad09-8100eec14079.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow monkeys from Tokyo: Full-Day Private trip with Local Guide £4,211 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-monkeys-from-tokyo-full-day-private-trip-with-local-guide.a46315484.activity-details) ![Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46704424/3f1bad4c-856b-4c5e-9195-cfaa51f507e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee £679 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-snow-monkey-tour-conveniently-resort-hop-and-sightsee.a46704424.activity-details) ![ Snow Monkey and Obuse from Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47248387/53460938-1c02-49ca-ace6-3c8440f80819.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow Monkey and Obuse from Nagano £492 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-monkey-and-obuse-from-nagano.a47248387.activity-details) [See all activities in Kusatsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kusatsu.d6178528.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Kusatsu 5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 3 4 - Good 0 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Fabulous onsen, unique architectural and geography. 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