Gunma Prefecture is a quiet natural hot spring town far away from the bustling city. Soaking in the hot springs and watching the red leaves kills two birds with one stone. There are still few tourists

Gunma Prefecture is a quiet natural hot spring town far away from the bustling city. Soaking in the hot springs and watching the red leaves kills two birds with one stone. There are still few tourists.

Author/Piaoxue

I felt very tired after returning from a two-week trip to Kyushu, so I wanted to find a place close to Tokyo where I could soak in hot springs and enjoy the red leaves. So I found Gunma Prefecture’s ancient water hot springs with high quality water, beautiful natural environment, and famous red leaves.

Located in Gunma Prefecture, this small town is located at the source of the Tone River. It is one of the three major hot springs along with Kusatsu Hot Spring and Ikaho Hot Spring. Because of its rich natural environment, including mountains, rivers and mountains, it is possible to carry out various activities. Kind of outdoor activities. During the red foliage season, the forests are dyed in color and the mountains are filled with colorful colors, making it a famous tourist destination.

The transportation from Tokyo is convenient and convenient. You can go there by both Shinkansen and ordinary trains. If you take the Shinkansen from Ueno, it only takes 45 minutes to reach Takasaki City. If you take the ordinary train, you can reach Takasaki Station in 1 hour and 48 minutes. From there, transfer to the JR Joetsu Line in 1 hour and 5 minutes. Arrive at the water station. The bus does not arrive directly and it is troublesome to transfer, so it is not recommended.

It takes a long time from Ueno to Takasaki, and there are many private houses along the way. The most beautiful section of the road is from Takasaki to Minakami. There are mountains and mountains, and the mountains in the distance are covered with trees. The lightning flashed past my eyes.

There were very few passengers on the bus, and they were busy changing directions from left to right to enjoy the scenery. The colorful mountain peaks were dazzling under the blue sky. Even before they reached their destination, they were already immersed in the charm of the lakes and mountains.

When we arrived at the water station, the hot spring hotel we reserved had a car to pick us up, but we didn’t make a reservation. I still like to walk there when the weather is nice.

The station is very small and quaint. There is a small tourist gift street when you come out. The beautiful antique plaque on the door doubles my good impression. I suddenly feel grateful to the people around me, remember my favorites and try my best to be satisfied.

It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the station, and it is easy to walk with a backpack. The sun is shining warmly on my eyes. The mango grass beside the railway is swaying gently. The mountain peaks that seem to be overwhelming are covered with colorful autumn clothes. The Tone River is flowing slowly at the foot of the right side. , there is a dedicated walking path along the river to enjoy a panoramic view of the mountain peaks.

After a pleasant walk, we quickly arrived at the hotel. The hotel is located on the steep cliff of the Tone River, with Mt. Tanigawa as its backdrop. Sitting in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows in the hotel lobby, you can enjoy the scenery of the mountains and rivers outside the window, and the mountains in the distance. The red leaves on the tree stand before your eyes. Lowering your head, you can see the rapid water flowing with force and making a loud noise, brushing your sense of existence.

This is an old tourist hotel built in the 2nd year of the Showa era. It has a history of more than 90 years. The hotel is very large and the Emperor Showa once stayed there. However, due to the epidemic, no large group guests have arrived. It seemed empty and lonely. Although some guests are arriving one after another. It is far incomparable to its scale.

Put down your luggage and go sightseeing nearby while the weather is still nice.

But not far after we came out, it started to rain lightly. It was better to say it was rain than fog. It was like fog and rain, but not like wind. Near the Sea of ??Japan in Niigata, it is a high mountain climate. The weather changes at any time, with blue sky and white clouds on the left and dark clouds on the right. There are two kinds of weather in one place. When taking photos, try to take pictures of the peaks on the left. Tanigawa Peak is hidden in the clouds and mist, and it is difficult to see its true appearance.

The hike starts from the entrance of Suwa Gorge. Suwa Gorge is a famous tourist attraction here. There are two routes for hiking. No matter which way you take, you will return to the starting point. The path is on the riverside. We Starting from the left, the path is rugged and uneven. They are all naturally formed stone paths. There are mountain peaks on the left and also on the right. A gorge is formed between the mountain peaks. The weather is good and cloudy, and some of the red leaves have fallen. The entrance to the trail The red leaves in the place light up the path in front.

As we walked and took photos, it was sometimes sunny and sometimes cloudy. The weather in the mountains was like a willful child's uncontrollable emotions, but overall it was still sunny.

Small bridges, paths, and forested mountain peaks change in distance and beauty in the field of vision. When we reach a small park at a high place, the weather suddenly clears up, lighting up the place like a stage light, and the red leaves are bright. , below is a long suspension bridge, and walking over it is the road along the river bank back to the starting point.

At the end of the suspension bridge, there is a strange pine tree growing firmly in a huge rock. It is not clear how it stands out from the hard rock. I can only lament the tenacity of vitality and the compromise of the rock. The pine trees are like the guardians of the suspension bridge, quietly staring at the plants and trees here.

This end of the bridge is also a leisurely place for hikers to rest. There are chairs. When the weather is good, you can sit here and admire the towering peaks opposite. The clouds and mist drifting on the top of the mountain cover the peaks. It has a mysterious atmosphere.

This place is decorated with various shapes of stone sculptures. It is the No. 3 view among the eight scenic spots of Mt. Tanigawa in the Joshinetsu Plateau National Park. Go all the way back to reach another place: Water Museum.

It is a roadside inn, a place for tourists to rest. There are many such inns in Japan, which are located on the roadside. They are comprehensive service facilities with restaurants, gift shops and toilets. The most important thing is that the price of clean goods is stable.

A ceramics market is being held in the square outside the store, and there is a dazzling array of pottery. If you have been to the birthplace of ceramics, this place will not be amazing.

There are several small, cute and romantic shops on the street, with people coming in and out. There are also large holiday apartments on the edge of the nearby tourist trail, which are available for rent or purchase. If you have money and leisure, staying here for a while is also a good choice.

I went back to the hot spring hotel room and soaked in an open-air hot spring. This time I specially booked a room with an open-air hot spring, so that I can soak at any time. It saves you the trouble of changing elevators to find hot springs.

Determine the dinner time when you check in and eat at the designated restaurant. Because of the epidemic, you need to take your temperature and disinfect your fingers when entering a restaurant, and you also need to fill in your contact information and address when checking into a hotel. s

The restaurant is very large. Although there are dozens of people dining there, the restaurant only accepts group guests, which makes the restaurant look empty. There are many kinds of dinners, and they are all served almost at the same time. In small hot spring hotels, guests will be served the next dish after finishing one dish. But it’s understandable how to cook it during the epidemic, but it’s basically cold when you eat it. Although Japanese cuisine has cold dishes, the hot dishes have also become cold because of the weather, the open space, and the epidemic. My body was already cold and it became even colder after eating cold food. I just wanted to go back to the room and continue to soak in the hot spring.