Gunma

Mikazukimura is a historical theme park located in Yabuzuka-machi, Ota city of Gunma prefecture. In this park, you can feel the atmosphere of a village in the Edo period.

If you are interested in Japanese history and off the beaten track locations, the Kanayama Castle Ruins are a good place to visit. Learn more about the site’s long history.

While Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha with the many red torii gates is the most famous shrine in Japan, visiting the Kanmuri Inari shrine in Gunma will give you a more intimate experience.

The town of Kusatsu in Gunma became well known about 120 years ago after Dr. Balz from Germany, found its hot spring to be very effective against all kinds of ailments.

Are you looking for a short pilgrimage to insert some more luck into your life? In Ota City near Tokyo, there is a route where you can do just that!