2025 Nakanojo Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

The world of autumn roses created by professional gardeners / The Autumn Rose Garden Fair is on until October 20th (Sun)~🌹✨ A rare garden in Japan where the main focus is the "garden". There are so many photogenic spots that it's hard to decide where to take photos. The flowers you can enjoy vary depending on the season, but this time the autumn roses were in full bloom🌹 The rose garden was filled with a noble fragrance, and there was also a spot where you could enjoy tea while enjoying that scent. Even though it's a garden, it's 12 hectares, so it's quite large and the flowers you can enjoy vary depending on the area, so it's a treasure trove of photogenic spots. 𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 📍#NakanojoGardens 　＠nakanojo_gardens 👉A stroll-style garden where the "garden" is the main feature 🌍2411 Orita, Nakanojo-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture 🅿️Yes ▼Opening hours March to November 9:00 to 17:00 (last entry at 16:30) December to February 9:00 to 16:00 (last entry at 15:30) ▼Closed on Thursdays, days after public holidays, and New Year's holidays 💰Admission fee Adults (high school students and above) 800 yen Elementary and junior high school students 400 yen Preschoolers Free 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕖- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 I'm Mariko, a weekend traveler. 👉@mariko000001 My goal is to travel to all 47 prefectures and post about them. We basically travel by car, and we're a crazy couple who don't mind driving for about 7 hours. Of course, I want to shine a spotlight on famous places, but also on lesser known places💡 If you're happy to support me🧡, I'd be happy if you followed me🥹🫰 Comments and requests are very welcome, so I'm waiting for you✨ I'll do my best every day to help you on your travels, even if just a little🥰 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 #GunmaPrefecture#Nakanojo#NakanojoTown#Rose#RoseGarden #RoseGarden#LifeWithRose#Roses

[Gunma] ♨️Shima Onsen, a secret hot spring known only to those in the know *The information listed is from the time of posting. Please check the store's website/SNS for the latest business status. ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈✈︎ 《One word》 I went there in March and it was great Featured on Shima Onsen‼ ️ I didn't know about it at first either, but my mother told me that Shima Onsen was good, so I went there for the first time this time✨ It takes about 4 hours by direct bus from Tokyo Station🚌 It takes a while, but you're just riding the whole time, so it wasn't that bad🙂 The water is so blue that it's called Shima Blue, and there's a hot spring town along the Shima River, and it has a retro atmosphere that was emotional💭 There are also great scenic spots, the inn was really good, and of course there was a stylish cafe☝️ I think it's the perfect place for a 1-night, 2-day mini trip, so I hope you'll go💨 The lake was really blue😱 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈✈︎ Thank you for subscribing📚 Original outing magazine " 𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐨 』 List price [❤️Your like] If you would like to subscribe, [Follow] ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈✈︎ #Gunma Tourism #Shima Onsen #Shima Onsen Cafe #Shima Onsen Toshimaya #Sekizenkan #Okushima Lake Dam #Shima Blue #Kanto Trip #Kanto Onsen #Onsen #Gunma #Trip

An open-air cafe located right next to the "Koketsu" (potholes), a designated natural monument of the prefecture. An open terrace with the sound of the river, greenery full of negative ions, and autumn leaves that look like a painting!! In addition to the popular homemade cheesecake and pizza toast, you can also order cafe and ice cream. Parking available. 📍Shiman 3497, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture

Not only was the dinner delicious, but the quantity and speed of the food served were just right, so it was very good😇 ⁡ I always eat quickly, so sometimes I have to wait for the next dish to come... (Of course, the inn is not bad, it's just that we eat so quickly because the food is so delicious.) ⁡ Sekizenkan brought the food one after another according to the speed, and they served rice with the sukiyaki, so I was very grateful for the hospitality...!!! I was also captivated here🫠 ⁡ The sashimi was served in two types, Tosa soy sauce and roasted sake? It was my first time to eat it with sake, but it seemed to enhance the flavor of the fish, so it was delicious!!! For breakfast, you can choose one of four types of smoothies🍹 ⁡ When you arrive at the venue in the morning, the first thing you will have is a smoothie. I think I had an apple and carrot smoothie...🍎🥕 I remember they also had komatsuna and koji smoothies😇(I thought I had written it down, but it's gone now, sadly...I don't have any photos of the smoothies for some reason...🥹) ⁡ There were a lot of vegetables and a wide variety of items, so I was excited from the morning!!! #hotspring #hotspringhotel #shimaonsen #gunmatourism #gunma #sekizenkan

A lounge available to guests staying at Sekizenkan's Kashotei and Sanso ☕️ ⁡ Sanso Lounge "Izutsu" 🍃 This lounge opened in 2021 and offers all-you-can-drink medicinal tea, coffee, black tea, etc. 🍵 ⁡ They also have lotus biscuits, which I personally love, so I enjoyed them with my tea!!! ⁡ There is medicinal tea and coffee in the rooms, but I recommend relaxing in this lounge after a bath 😇 ⁡ ■Business hours 14:30-22:00, 8:00-10:00 the next morning ⁡ #Hot spring #Hot spring inn #Lounge #Sekizenkan #Gunma #Gunma sightseeing

The oldest hot spring inn in Japan, said to have been the model for "Spirited Away" ♨️ Staying at "Shima Onsen Sekizenkan" in Gunma Prefecture ♪ The main building of Sekizenkan was built in 1691 and is said to be the oldest wooden hot spring inn in Japan. The main building, which has high historical value and is designated as an important cultural property of Gunma Prefecture, is a rare building that still retains the atmosphere of traditional hot spring inns. Shima Onsen is named after the legend that it is a "sacred spring that heals 40,000 illnesses," and it has long been famous for its spring quality as a famous hot spring for gastrointestinal problems. The nostalgic, extraordinary space is overwhelming, as if you have jumped into the world of a movie and traveled back in time ✨ #Open-air bath in guest room #Hot spring inn #Resort hotel #Luxury hotel

#celebratewithtrip What a surprise! Never expected Nakanojo to be so beautiful and tourist friendly. The walk along Shima River is beautiful and relaxing, with many small waterfalls along the river. The color of the water of Shima Gawa River cannot expressed it in words. Because it is amazing blue that can be seen only here. #nakanojo #japan #friendstrip

#celebratewithtrip Kaiseki, or Kaiseki-ryori 懐石, is a traditional style of dining in Japan where a multi-course meal is prepared of fresh seasonal ingredients. Much like the high dining experience in the west, the number of courses can vary from a handful to more than 10. The kaiseki dinner course has been a highlight. The set was some of the best meals of my life. Definitely worth it.

#celebratewithtrip We had an amazing stay at Kashiwaya Ryokan! The three private onsen baths were stunning. Staff were very welcoming. We would definitely stay again! The food, service, and onsen are all of an extremely high quality, but what makes them truly exceptional are the flexibility of the private onsen (you do not need to book specific times). Highly recommended for the stay! #japantrip #couplestrip

Shima Onsen, a famous hot spring resort in Gunma Prefecture, is famous for the inn Sekizenkan, which is said to have been the model for Spirited Away. There are many long-established hot spring inns lined up, and each one has its own bath, so it seems like you can't go wrong! Of course, there are public baths as well. A little further in, there is a dam famous for its Shima Blue color, and a cafe that looks like it came straight out of a Ghibli movie, so this is a hot spring town that can be enjoyed by people who love hot springs, Ghibli, and even people who love emo. If you go by car, there is a place called the Melody Line where the theme song from Spirited Away plays, so if you're interested, why not go and check it out for yourself! #Breathtaking view #Eastern Japan #Hot spring

Nakanojo Gardens in Gunma Prefecture. A soothing spot surrounded by seasonal flowers🌸 I went there in the fall, and the autumn roses were in full bloom and it was so beautiful!! The grounds are spacious and there are lots of flowers. A camera is a must📸 #photogenicspot

Shima Onsen is one of Gunma Prefecture's famous hot springs. It's not a flashy hot spring town, but the streets have a Showa retro feel. The buildings and signs have a nostalgic atmosphere. I thought it would be interesting to take pictures with a film camera 📸 #HotSpring #SummerShortTrip

Sekizenkan is an inn located in Shima Onsen, Gunma Prefecture. It is said that this was the setting for Spirited Away?! I stayed there, so I would like to introduce the room. It's been a while since I stayed in a room with a large tatami mat, so it was very relaxing. I also had dinner here😊👍 #onsen #stayhome #summertrip

Sekizenkan is an inn located in Shima Onsen, Gunma Prefecture. We had dinner in our room. A kaiseki meal with a menu that incorporates seasonal ingredients. Each dish is carefully handcrafted 😆 It was a moment when I realized there is nothing more luxurious than a meal enjoyed leisurely in my room. #onsen #stayhome #summertrip #gourmettrip

Shima Onsen in Gunma Prefecture. I went to Sekizenkan, an inn that is said to have been the setting for Spirited Away?! ♨️ The inn is retro and has lots of photo spots! The red bridge is a must-see📸 It's lit up from sunset to night, so it's fantastical and beautiful⭐️ #onsen #stayhome #summertrip

I went to the "Sekizenkan Main Building" in Shima Onsen, Gunma! ️ This inn, also known as the setting for Spirited Away, was built in the 4th year of Genroku and is said to be the oldest wooden hot spring inn still standing in Japan. Please come and visit us sometime~ #Gunma#Sekizenkan#Forest bathing#Summer trip

Stayed in Shima Onsen Toshimaya for one night, the overall experience was superb! The room was spacious and comfortable, the tatami bed was soft and comfortable to sleep on, and the best thing was that the open-air bath was right by the stream - soaking in the hot spring and listening to the gurgling water, soaking in the night and looking at the stars, the body and mind instantly relaxed. The hotel was clean, the service was considerate, and the one-night stay and two-meals were not sloppy. The dinner was exquisite and delicious, and the breakfast was also very satisfying. The public hot spring in the hotel was also great, with just the right temperature and a quiet environment. It was a good place to relax. A fifteen-minute walk will also take you to Jishankan, which is known as the inspiration for "Spirited Away". The moment the lights are turned on, it is as beautiful as walking into the world of animation. Shima Onsen has few tourists and few shops, but it is more peaceful because of this. It is a healing town away from the hustle and bustle of the city, quietly enjoying a slow life. Recommended for you who want to relax completely. #四万温泉 #千与千寻 #丰島屋 #济善館 #PrivateOnsen #JapanTravel #HotSpringRetreat

📍Address: 〒377-0601 Shiman Hot Spring 4236, Nakanojo Town, Agatsuma County, Gunma Prefecture 💰Average consumption per person: NT$10,000 per night with two meals Built in 1691, Jishan Hall is located in the four hot springs. The hotel is divided into the new building and the old building. The hotel has a nearly 100-year-old Genroku-no-yu, with Roman-style architecture. It feels like traveling back in time with Abe Hiroshi to the Roman baths. The hot spring town is small and full of nostalgic atmosphere

"Old Taishi Station" looks like an archaeological site, but it is a former station! 🚃 Iron ore was once mined here, so it opened as a station for loading iron ore. It was built about 80 years ago, but it's amazing that it still exists today. 🥹 It was a little inconvenient because it was so far back that the signal was no longer available. 💧 There were no tourists when I went. I was happy to feel the history in a place with clean air. Please visit! #0yentravelFebruary2025 #TaishiStation

#favouriteitinerary Shima Yamaguchikan is a famous onsen hotel that is located right next to a beautiful river. You can enjoy the great scenery of river and hill at the outdoor bath. There are also a few restaurants in house where you can opt for the package of stay and dine in Shima Yamaguchikan. Address: 甲3876-1 Shima, Nakanojo, Agatsuma District, Gunma 377-0601, Japan #travel #japan

A complete guide to family skiing in Shiga Kogen for your first New Year trip🏂 For their first New Year trip, they finally made it to the long-awaited Nagano Shiga Kogen. Upon returning, they couldn't stop talking about the beautiful scenery. After calculating the expenses, I found it to be quite cost-effective. Here's a reference for those who are planning to go. 💰Overall Expenses ✈️Airfare: 4,000 for one adult and one child 🚄Shinkansen: Tokyo-Nagano 600 for one adult and one child 🚌Bus: Nagano Station-near the hotel 200 for one adult and one child 🏨Accommodation: Half board (breakfast and dinner) 600 🛍️Other expenses: 1,000 Total cost: Around 3,500💰 per person ❓Transportation Beijing-Tokyo Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano Station Transfer to a special bus to Shiga Kogen ❓Accommodation If you want to ski on different slopes on the east and west sides, it is recommended to stay in a hotel around the Shiga Kogen Grand Ski Area. Choose according to your budget. This time, they booked a hotel with friends, including half board (breakfast and dinner), which was cost-effective, but the environment was just average. ❓Ski Resort This time, they checked in at the Yakushiyama Ski Resort and the Yokoteyama Ski Resort. Dad 👨 said that if you only choose one ski resort, he strongly recommends Yokoteyama. The scenery is 💯. ❓Nearby Attractions Jigokudani Monkey Park, watch 🐒 bathe

A renovated hotel that combines art with an abandoned hotel🏢✨ A hot spring resort in a national park, surrounded by nature, and a silver world at the perfect time⛄️ Time passed slowly, making it a truly relaxing trip❄️ ◎The gallery features Nishijima Yushi's Kissho, a work from the Nakanojo Biennale Reconstructing space. A form that is perceived visually through light🦢 ◎The room we stayed in this time (Spa Suite Room) Specially designed top floor penthouse, capacity 1-2 people A comfortable room for artists who want to reward themselves with a trip, workcation during a long stay, or concentrate on their creative activities♬ The spacious living room is equipped with a spacious desk overlooking the Shima Forest, as well as a dedicated island kitchen, a private stone bath, a large sofa, and other features that can be switched on and off from within the room📝 The minimalist design allows you to use it however you like. This "penthouse" can be used as a rest space and meeting room for the CEO, and all employees can stay on the floor below, making it a great base for company training trips♬ ◎Dinner Sukiyaki with Gunma Prefecture's Joshu beef brand "Akagi beef" at "Dining Shimanone" on the first floor ◎Breakfast "Japanese breakfast" using delicious local Nakanojo rice, Hana Yukari rice ◎Hot spring Shima Onsen is also known as Kusatsu's Agariyu, and is characterized by its soft spring water, which is very good for the skin and contains a lot of metasilicic acid, which has a high skin-beautifying effect. The hot spring at our hotel is a blend of two hot springs from Shima, "Yamadori no Yu" and "Yuno Izumi," and is a luxurious natural hot spring with water that is more than 50 years old. Soft water containing sodium and calcium ♨️ [LULUD Lourdes] 4138-1 Shima, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Access Shima Onsen Yuzuriha area, about 10 minutes on foot from Shima Onsen bus stop [Express bus] Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit → 4 hours → Shima Onsen → about 10 minutes on foot Car / Kanetsu Expressway ~ Shibukawa Ikaho IC ~ about 70 minutes Nerima I.C.: Car / Kanetsu Expressway ~ Shibukawa Ikaho IC ~ about 70 minutes Pickup available (conditions apply) *Advance reservation required *May not be accepted depending on reservation status Parking Available (free) *Car / Snowfall during winter (late November to mid-March). Studless tires and tire chains are required #Domestic travel strategy #trip #Hot spring #Accommodation review

⁡Shima Onsen, Gunma Prefecture Jupiter's Kitchen I went on a trip to Shima Onsen A hamburger restaurant in Shima Onsen town A restaurant that won third place in the JAPAN BURGER CHAMPIONSHIP 🥉 The hamburgers, which are full of Gunma flavor, such as the patties made with Joshu beef and konjac, are also attractive because they use plenty of local ingredients ⁡ They also have delicious coffee roasted by a contract roaster and several types of sweets 🤤🍽️ The swing seats by the window, where you can enjoy your meal while looking out at the Shima River, are so cute that you can't help but run over to them 🤣 After your meal, we recommend taking a walk while looking out at the Shima River There is also Onjuku, the setting for Spirited Away, nearby, so be sure to check it out ⏰/Weekdays: 11:00-16:00 (L.O. 15:30) Weekends, holidays, and peak season: 11:00-17:00 (last order 16:30) 🚗/Shima 4237-48, Nakanojo-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture #Gunma #ShimaOnsen #Hamburger #tripDomesticTravel

#0yentravelJanuary2025 🔥Recommended points A historic hot spring that is designated as an important cultural property as the oldest wooden hot spring inn in Japan ♨ 📝Travel record I used it for a day trip! Genroku no Yu has a Taisho-era modern atmosphere, with large windows and a bright space. The tiled floor was cute. The changing room and bathroom are in the same space, so be careful not to get sweaty. 🍴Sosui-an I had the local dish of okkirikomi udon. Eat while looking out at the Shima River. The owner has some quirks, but he doesn't seem like a bad person lol -------------------------------------------- 📍Sekizenkan 4236 Shima Onsen, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-0601

#0yentravelJanuary2025 🔥Recommended points A lake surrounded by beautiful nature, famous for its Shima Blue color. It's the perfect spot for a stroll or picnic. 📝Travel record I strolled along the lakeside and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. It was so beautiful that it looked artificial, and when I took a photo, it looked like my desktop (that daily photo lol) -------------------------------------------- 📍Okushima Lake 〒377-0601 Shima, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Gunma𓂃 𓈒𓏸Shima Onsen Shima blue ⁡ Hot spring glamping meal! Enjoy glamping's hot plate and BBQ to your heart's content for dinner 🤤 The portions are so generous you'll be full! ! The terrace is covered, so no problem even in rainy weather 🥩 ⁡ We recommend using the spices you can make for free at the front desk to season your BBQ! We were also given a drink at the welcome party~ ⁡ ⁡ After a good night's sleep, it was nice to have breakfast on the terrace~ I listened to the birds and the sounds of the trees swaying and enjoyed the natural background music🕊️ 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄𓐄𓐄𓐄𓐄𓐄𓐄𓐄𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the official website 4355-9 Shima, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #trip accommodation report #Gunma #Shiman Onsen #Glamping

Shima Blue ⁡ Shima Blue is a hot spring glamping site in Shima Onsen. Even though it's called glamping, we didn't stay in tents, but in a room that was like a standalone cottage 🥹 ⁡ ⁡ The interior was stylish and cute ☺️♡! Personally, I'm happy that there was a hammock inside lol Both kids and adults love hammocks, right? ← ⁡ ⁡ It was nice to bathe in the hot spring while enjoying the forest bathing. During your stay, you can relax in the famous hot springs that are said to cure all kinds of diseases.♨️ Some glamping places only offer showers, but being able to stretch your legs and soak in the bathtub, and also enjoy the hot springs, was the best.🥹 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄𓐄𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the official website 4355-9 Shima, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #tripaccount #Gunma #ShimaOnsen

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Gunma𓂃 𓈒𓏸Shima Onsen Shima blue ⁡ For our second night at Shima Onsen, we went to glamping♨️ ⁡ At the top of the stairs on the premises, there is a private sauna that can only be rented by one group🧖♀️ ⁡ The outdoor bath here feels so good, I was so impressed😭 You can get a panoramic view of the riverside called Kaedesenkyo, and it feels like you're in the forest🥺🫧 ⁡ The sauna is also made of glass, so you don't feel any pressure🪟 ⁡ The natural cold bath is 10℃ even in summer, and 3℃ in winter...! I'm not used to saunas so I haven't been brave enough to go in, but you should definitely give it a try 🥹🛀 lol 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄𓐄𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the official website 4355-9 Shima, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #trip accommodation report #Gunma #Shiman Onsen #Sauna