A driving plan through nature, from Karuizawa to Kusatsu

After enjoying a day in the stylish resort area of Karuizawa, head to Kusatsu on a mountain road. If you pass near Mount Asama, you should be able to feel the power of nature at such places as Onioshidashi Park, created by a volcanic eruption, and Sainokawara Park, with its hot spring water bubbling to the surface.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-06-05
- Kyu Karuizawa Ginza Dori
  
  10:00
- Shiraito Highland Way
  
  11:15
- Shiraito Falls
  
  12:00
- Onioshidashi Park
  
  12:42
- Sainokawara Park
  
  14:15
- Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake
  
  15:30

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DAY1

- Kyu Karuizawa Ginza Dori
  
  10:00
  
  60min
  
  Street
  
  Start from Kyu Karuizawa Ginza Dori. With a long drive in front of you, it’s a good place to stock up on food. The Sawamura bakery, a long established Karuizawa landmark, comes recommended.
  
  Address
  
  Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Karuizawa
  
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  - Kyu Karuizawa Ginza Dori
- Car
  
  5min
- Shiraito Highland Way
  
  11:15
  
  30min
  
  Skyline, etc.
  
  Shiraito Highland Way is a 10 kilometer long toll road that passes through lush green forest to link Karuizawa with the stunning Shiraito Falls and Ryugaeshi Falls.
  
  Address
  
  Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Karuizawa
  - Shiraito Highland Way
- Car
  
  21min
- Shiraito Falls
  
  12:00
  
  30min
  
  Waterfall
  
  The beautiful Shiraito Falls is the ideal spot to take a break. In this exquisite environment, the cool water of the falls infuses the air with negative ions. Take a deep breath and fill your lungs.
  
  Address
  
  Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture
  
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  - Shiraito Falls
- Car
  
  11min
- Onioshidashi Park
  
  12:42
  
  60min
  
  Other Natural Terrain
  
  Even today, you can imagine oni, or demons, emerging from any one of the many huge rocks that fill this park. The park comprises volcanic sediment deposited here during the 1783 eruption of Mount Asama. Years of weathering have shaped the rocks to create a scenic spot that reveals both the violence and beauty of Mother Nature.
  
  Address
  
  Gunma Pref. Agatsumaguntsumagoimura Kambara 1053
  
  Visit to Onioshidashi Park
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  - Onioshidashi Park
- Car
  
  33min
- Sainokawara Park
  
  14:15
  
  60min
  
  After the long drive to Kusatsu, head straight to Sainokawara Park for some open air bathing. The park is popular for its many rotenburo, or outdoor baths. Hot spring water can be seen bubbling to the surface here and there, and collecting into pools. But, the large outdoor baths are the best places to recharge your batteries.
  
  Address
  - Sainokawara Park
  - Sainokawara Park
- Car
  
  3min
- Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake
  
  15:30
  
  30min
  
  Other Bathing Facility
  
  End this daytrip with a night spent at one of Japan’s top three hot spring towns. As a spa town, Kusatsu has its own special atmosphere, as well as plenty of restaurants, shops, and fun things to do. A must see is the emerald green Yubatake, or hot spring field, which is lit up at night.
  
  Address
  
  Gunma Agatsuma-gun Kusatsumachi Kusatsu
  - Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake
- FINISH
  
  16:00