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Frequently Asked Questions[List of questions]
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Q1:What is the climate like in Kusatsu? |
A1.Located at 1200 meters above the sea level, the hill town's average yearly temperature is about 7°C. The average temperature stays at around 20°C even in August, which has a few hot days with temperatures over 25°C. The nice, cool summer is the reason that Kusatsu has long been such a popular resort destination. Please refer to the following meteorological data.
※If you are motoring in the area, snow tires or tire chains are required due to the heavy snow.
| month |
amount of precipitation(mm) |
average temperature (℃) |
amount of snowfall(cm) |
| daily-averaged |
max |
min |
| 1 |
52 |
-2.9 |
0.8 |
-6.5 |
140 |
| 2 |
31 |
-1.8 |
2.9 |
-6.1 |
124 |
| 3 |
74 |
-0.4 |
4.2 |
-4.5 |
114 |
| 4 |
51 |
4.5 |
9.8 |
0 |
33 |
| 5 |
162 |
11.1 |
16.9 |
5.8 |
― |
| 6 |
170 |
15.0 |
19.7 |
10.9 |
― |
| 7 |
323 |
17.0 |
20.3 |
14.4 |
― |
| 8 |
124 |
20.4 |
25.3 |
16.3 |
― |
| 9 |
411 |
17.3 |
21.5 |
13.8 |
― |
| 10 |
175 |
9.4 |
13.9 |
5.3 |
― |
| 11 |
48 |
3.6 |
7.9 |
-0.1 |
21 |
| 12 |
63 |
-0.7 |
3.1 |
-3.8 |
109 |
Source: 2007 Kusatsu Weather Statistical Information(Japan Meteorological Agency)
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Q2:When is the best time to view autumn leaves? |
A2:Just a 15 minute drive from the central Kusatsu-onsen is Kusatsu Shirane where you can enjoy the scenic view. The area, belonging to Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, provides vivid autumnal leaf coloration like a brocade picture from mid-September to mid-October.
*The best time for viewing the autumnal leaves may be different each year. Please make an inquiry from the Contact pageof this site in advance.
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Q3:When is the best time to view cherry blossoms? |
A3:The blossoms can be seen around the roadside stations ‘Michi-no-Eki ’ etc. i early May every year.
Besides cherry blossoms, the following flowers and alpine plants are also famous in Kusatsu Onsen and Kusatsu Shirane.
Alpine roses (Season: early May - late May; Location: Shirane shrine etc.)
Azaleas (Season: late May - mid Jun; Location: around the roadside stations ‘Michi-no-Eki ’ etc.)
Dicentra clump (Season: early Jul - mid/late Jul; Location: 40min walking from Shirane-Sancho Sta.)
Gentians (Season: mid Sep - late Sep; Location: around Mt. Shirane Rest House.)
*The best time for viewing the flowers may be different each year.
Please make an inquiry from the Contact page of this site
Cherry blossoms |
Alpine roses |
Azaleas |
Dicentras |
Gentians |
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Q4:What kind of outdoor activities are available in Kusatsu? |
A4: In Kusatsu, various outdoor activities can be enjoyed year round.
| Spring, summer and fall |
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hiking in the highlands (various hiking courses are available within Joshinetsu National Park area)
Golf (2 courses in the town), Tennis (public tennis courts)
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Summer |
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grass skiing, putting golf(Kusatsu International Snow & Spa Resort, Tenguyama slope) |
Winter |
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skiing(Kusatsu International Snow & Spa Resort), snowshoeing(Kusatsu International Snow & Spa Resort, National Forests etc.) |
※Visit"See and play page"in this site for more information on sports at http://www.kusatsu-onsen.org/play1.html, including golf, putting golf, skiing, grass
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