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About Kusatsu Onsen
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Mt. Shirane
Three crater lakes are on the summit of Shirane-san (2,160 m) -Yugama, Mizugama and Kogama. The center lake, Yugama, has mysterious emerald green water creating a contrast against the white moon-like surface of the mountains around it. At a pH of 1.2, the water of Lake Yugama is the most acidic in the world. A lot of tourists visit the popular spot year-round. Take a stroll through the air with a ropeway in the summer and helicopter tour in the winter. Both are highly recommended. |
| Shirane Volcano Ropeway |
Mt. Shirane’s Crater Lakes Helicopter Sight-seeing Flight |
Enjoy an eight-minute stroll in the air to the entrance of the dormant volcano with an altitude difference of 470 m.
[Operation between Sanroku (Base) Station and Sancho (Summit) Station]
[Hours]
9 am - 4 pm
[Time Required]
Approx. 8 min.
[Fares (one way)]
Adults: 900 yen, Children (6 - 12): 450 yen
[Access to Summit Station]
20 min. from Kusatsu Bus Terminal
[Contact]
0279-88-3439 |
Look down on the ice-free Yugama Lake from above. There is a breathtaking view of the emerald green crater lake and snow-capped mountains.
[Open Period]
Early December - Early April (depending on weather)
[Fare]
Please call for details.
[Flight time]
Approx. 4 min.
[Contact]
0279-88-0800 (Kusatsu Onsen Tourism Association) |
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Agatsuma Valley
This 4km-long natural wonder attracts a lot of visitors with the views of its majestic trees and rock faces (eroded by Agatsuma River). The highlight of the hike is Haccho-kuragari, looking down from 50 m above; you can see vortexes at the bottom of 3 m-wide gorge. Varied scenery is enjoyed with sheer cliffs, unique figured rocks, waterfalls and viewpoints with seasonally changing natural beauty. Also famous for foliage.
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Via JR Bus: Kusatsu Bus Terminal to JR Naganohara Kusatsu-guchi (30 min),
JR Naganohara Kusatsu-guchi to Kawarayu Onsen Station (Approx. 10 min) |
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Mt. Asama and Onioshidashi Park (lava flow)
Onioshidashi Park was created after the great eruption of Mt. Asama, one of the most famous volcanoes in Japan. A statue of Sho-kanzeon Bosatsu comforts the souls of victims of the great eruption of Mt. Asama. Kannondo temple creates unique scenery in harmony with the rich nature of Mt. Asama Highland. The sea of rocks tells us the violence of the eruption. The standard walking course takes about 40min. Other courses include an alpine plants observation course.
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 [Access]
40 - 50 min. via Seibu Kogen bus from Kusatsu Bus Terminal
[Hours]
7 days a week |
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