15 days in Gunma Prefecture Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Nakanojo-machi (Ogura no Taki Fall & Shima no Oketsu) and Tsumagoi-mura (Onioshidashi Volcanic Park & Karuizawa Toy Kingdom).

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Singapore, Singapore to Kusatsu-machi is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Singapore to Kusatsu-machi is 1 hour. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Singapore in September, with highs in Kusatsu-machi at 28°C and lows at 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can go by car to Minakami-machi.

Perched beneath the foothills of several soaring mountains, the town of Minakami-machi provides a picturesque stepping stone from which to explore the dramatic surrounding scenery.

Change things up with these side-trips from Minakami-machi: Kichijo-ji Temple (in Kawaba-mura) and Okushima Lake (in Nakanojo-machi). There's much more to do: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, don't miss a visit to Doai Station, indulge in Japan's hot spring tradition at some of the top local onsens, and see the interesting displays at Tsukiyono Vidro Park.

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You can drive from Kusatsu-machi to Minakami-machi in 2 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Katashina-mura.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): get outside with Marunuma Kogen Ski Place, take in nature's colorful creations at Oze Plant Research Specimen Garden, and then go for a walk through Ozegahara. On the 4th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hit the slopes at White World Oze Iwakura, don't miss a visit to Shigehachi, don't miss a visit to Tennozakura, admire the sheer force of Fukiwarenotaki Falls, then test the waters at a local thermal spa, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Tenku no Ashiyu.

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You can drive from Minakami-machi to Katashina-mura in 1.5 hours. In October in Katashina-mura, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Takasaki.

Famous for its Daruma dolls, Takasaki serves as a great stopover town during a trip through Japan.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Takasaki: Shibukawa (Mizusawaji, Ikaho Shrine, & more), Odairanosato Shinsui Park (in Midori) and Kakumambuchi (in Maebashi). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Haruna Shrine, steep yourself in history at Tomioka Silk Mill, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Gunma Safari Park, and get a new perspective on nature at Gunma Natural Museum.

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Getting from Katashina-mura to Takasaki by car takes about 1.5 hours. Traveling from Katashina-mura in October, plan for a bit cooler nights in Takasaki, with lows around 15°C. On the 10th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.