[Gunma Prefecture ]If you go to Kusatsu Onsen, you must eat! 15 recommended gourmet restaurants!
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2023-06-12
Kusatsu Onsen is one of the three most popular hot springs in Japan, and is located in Gunma Prefecture "Kusatsu Onsen ".
The area around Yubatake and Nishi-no-Kawara, which are famous sightseeing spots, is lined with delicious food stores and is a great place to eat and walk around.
In this article, we have carefully selected and compiled a list of "must-try" gourmet recommendations from among the many gourmet eateries that exist in Kusatsu Onsen.
Sweet [sweet ]and salty [salt ]are marked for sweet and salty, respectively.
Now, please take a quick look.
The area around Yubatake and Nishi-no-Kawara, which are famous sightseeing spots, is lined with delicious food stores and is a great place to eat and walk around.
In this article, we have carefully selected and compiled a list of "must-try" gourmet recommendations from among the many gourmet eateries that exist in Kusatsu Onsen.
Sweet [sweet ]and salty [salt ]are marked for sweet and salty, respectively.
Now, please take a quick look.
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[Sweet ]Onsen Manjuu from Honke Chichiya
Kusatsu Onsen is dotted with a number of famous manju stores.
This time we introduce two stores.
The first one is "Honke Chichiya ".
Chichiya is a popular manju shop that operates three stores in Kusatsu Onsen.
The Yubatake store is recommended for eating and walking.
Head for the building marked "Chichiya," which can be seen from Yubatake.
Taste freshly steamed
There are two types of onsen manju offered here: "chamanju (brown sugar dough with mashed sweet bean paste) ", and "nishiki-an manju (white dough with chestnut and koshi-an fillings) ".
Of these, only Nishiki Anmanju is sold freshly steamed.
It is so soft that it seems to be crushed when held in the hand, and is delightfully firm and sweet.
Sales will end as soon as the manju runs out, so get there early.
"Store Information "
Name: Honke Chichiya Yubatake
Address: 114, Kusatsu, Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Access: Right in front of Yubatake
Hours: Mon-Fri, Sun 8:00-18:00 Sat, consecutive holidays 8:00-21:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
URL：https://www.honke-chichiya.com/
[Sweet ]Matsumura Manju (Matsumura Manju) hot spring buns
Matsumura Manju is a long-established manju shop that has long been a favorite in Kusatsu Onsen.
This one is especially recommended for those who prefer their sweet bean paste to be less sweet.
The location is about 100 meters from Yubatake in the direction of Nishi-no-Kawahara.
The beautiful wooden architecture, which looks like a set from a period drama, is eye-catching.
We will be selling "Matsumura Manju "which is a brown sugar dough filled with red bean paste.
The moist, thin crust is filled with an elegant flavorful bean paste that is irresistibly delicious.
The bean paste is very smooth and has a rich bean flavor.
It would be fun to compare them with the manju from the original Chichiya introduced earlier.
"Store Information "
Name: Matsumura Manju
Address: 389, Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Access: About 100 meters from Yubatake toward Nishi-no-Kawahara
Business hours: 7:00-18:00 (close when sold out)
Closed: Tuesdays, Wednesdays for non-scheduled holidays
URL：https://matsumura-manjyu.com/
[Gan ]Jade House Shop
This liquor store is located right in front of Yubatake.
The inn handles a large selection of local sake, which is popular with those who want to drink sake at the inn and select souvenirs.
If you like alcoholic beverages, you will definitely want to take a look at this place, as it seems to have original brands.
Tamaya Shoten sells large dumplings grilled over charcoal.
The sight of them cooking in the eaves of the house is a great visual.
The savory baked dumplings are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
There are two types of sauce: walnut miso and soy sauce flavor (with sweetness).
The walnut miso is sweet, with a hint of walnut and just a hint of bitterness, while the soy sauce flavor is what we call mitarashi.
It is a good choice for those who want to fill their stomachs a little.
"Store Information "
Store name: Tamaya Store
Address: 323-1, Kusatsu, Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Access: Right in front of Yubatake
Business hours: 9:00 - 20:00
Closed: Thursday
URL：https://www.tamaya-sake.co.jp/
[Sweet ]Kusatsu Onsen Pudding
Walking from Yubatake toward Nishi-no-Kawahara-dori, you will soon see a white-walled building.
This is a "pudding specialty store" that is gaining popularity in Kusatsu.
The restaurant often has a line out the door from morning, so we recommend visiting as early in the day as possible.
The restaurant also provides a spot where you can take a picture, so why not snap a shutter?
Many of the products sold at Kusatsu Onsen Pudding are beautifully colored and look great on SNS.
Among the most popular is "Yoru no Yubatake Pudding ", a beautiful purple color made with butterfly pea tea. It is also a fun dish that changes to a bright blue color when you add lemon juice, which is served separately.
Also, "Tamago Pudding ", which comes in a container that resembles the carapace of an egg, is a popular item that often sells out in the morning.
"If you want to try it, you might want to try it shortly after the restaurant opens! "If you want to try it, you may want to try it shortly after the restaurant opens.
"Store Information "
Name: Kusatsu Onsen Pudding
Address: 407, Kusatsu, Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Access: Near Yubatake, along Nishi-no-Kawahara Dori
Business hours: 9:00-18:00
Regular day off: irregular
URL：https://www.kusatsuonsen-purin.com/
[Gan ]Kusatsu confectioner Seigetsudo
Walking toward Yubatake from the Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal, you will soon see a wooden building.
Kusatsu Confectionery Seigetsudo is a long-established Japanese confectionery established in 1923.
Hana-ingen" is a specialty of Gunma Prefecture. "Hana-ingen amanatto "is a famous sweet made from large beans called "hana-ingen".
Take a break with tiramisu from a Japanese sweets shop
I especially recommend the food here: "Doratira ".
It is a "Western-style confectionery with a Japanese flavor" offered by a Japanese confectionery shop.
Inside the doratira, which is sprinkled with a generous amount of tea powder, is a whole piece of the store's handmade dorayaki with sweet cheese cream.
The exquisite taste of sweetness and bitterness will energize your body after a hard day's walk.
A drink set will keep you perfectly hydrated.
Doratira can be eaten inside the restaurant, so why not take a short break from eating and walking?
"Facility Information "
Name: Kusatsu Confectionery Seigetsudo
Address: 25-1, Kusatsu, Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Access: From Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal, go in the direction of Yubatake.
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Regular day off: irregular
URL：https://shop.hanaingen.jp/
[Sweet ]Sugi Apiary Kusatsu Onsen
This honey and sweets store is about a 3-minute walk from Yubatake.
Look for the brick sign.
The store has a wide selection of honey, from the orthodox to the unusual.
It is not only for home use, but will also be appreciated as a souvenir.
The gourmet food you can taste here is soft-serve ice cream with honey.
Among them, "hive honey soft serve "with chunks of com honey is a premium taste.
Nutritious soft-serve ice cream may help you recover from the fatigue of walking.
"Store Information "
Name of store: Sugiyama Bee Garden Kusatsu Onsen Branch
Address: 386-1, Nishimachi, Kusatsu, Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Access: 3 min. walk from Yubatake
Hours of operation: March - July 9:00 - 17:45
August～September 9:00～18:15
December - February 9:00-17:00
Closes 30 minutes early on the last day of the month.
Regular day off: irregular
URL：https://www.0038.co.jp/ec/
[Sweet ]Sweet shop Kusatsu Nakayoshido-chaya (sweet shop Kusatsu Nakayoshido-chaya)
This restaurant is located right next to Yubatake.
There is a footbath in front of you.
Taking a break and enjoying a leisurely footbath is one of the best things you can do.
Why not relax and enjoy the hot water while sipping on your purchases?
Cute cream soda with a retro look.
Cream soda is recommended at this restaurant.
"The glass with the Nakayoshi-Do "logo is plastic but has a great atmosphere.
The red cherries on the top of the miruku ice cream are a nostalgic reminder of the past.
There are about six flavors, including melon, strawberry, lemon, and blue.
Miruku Pudding "in a milk bottle "and Premium Nakayoshido-Soft ", which looks delicious with its potent look ", are also popular.
"Store Information "
Store name: Nakayoshi-do Honpo
Address: Yubatake Kusan, 118-1 Kusatsu, Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Access: Right in front of Yubatake
Hours of operation: unknown
Fixed rest day: Unknown
URL：https://www.instagram.com/nakayoshido_/
[Sweet ]Yamabiko Onsen Manju
This is also very close to Yubatake.
The long, narrow wooden building displays a sign with the name of the store.
A popular item is the dry-cooked "Aged Manju ".
It is such a signature product that some people recall it when they think of Kusatsu Onsen.
Onsen manju is covered with tempura powder with black sesame seeds and doused in oil.
The result is a crispy, hot, sinful sweet treat.
The manjuu inside remains firmer and softer, and the texture is very enjoyable.
The savory taste of black sesame adds an accent and enhances the deliciousness.
"Store Information "
Name: Yamabiko Manju
Address: 118-2, Kusatsu, Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Access: Right in front of Yubatake
Business hours: 9:00 - 20:00
Closed: Thursdays (other irregular holidays may apply)
URL: None
[Sweet & Salty ]Kusatsu Onsen Yuagari Karinto
Looking into the modern building with black walls, you will find many cute designs "and "inside.
Yuagari Karinto products here are very popular as souvenirs.
Some are sweet, some are salty, and some are a pleasure to pick up.
The location is on the way from Yubatake to Nishinokawara.
Please stop by.
Great attention to Karintoya's meat buns.
I would like to recommend the following gourmet foods to eat here: "Yuagari Jyoshu Gyu-Man ".
It may seem a little unexpected for a product sold by a karintoya, but it is a tasty and hearty dish!
Other carbohydrates provide the energy you need to eat and walk around.
We also recommend "Yuagari Purin ", which has a thick texture and vanilla bean flavor, and "Yuagari Cheese Tart ", which is banana flavored.
"Store Information "
Name: Yuagari Karinto
Address: 505 Aza Izumizu, Kusatsu, Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Access: Nishi-no-kawara direction from Yubatake
Hours of operation: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Regular day off: irregular
URL：http://kusatsukarinto.com/
[Salt ]Yakitori Shizuka
If you want a tummy-tingling, salty taste, this is the place to go.
This yakitori restaurant specializes in take-out food and is located right next to Yubatake.
The meat grilled over a charcoal fire smells so "good.
The delicious aroma is so delicious that even people strolling along the street stop in their tracks.
Although there is often a long line during business hours, the taste is more than worth the wait.
The best yakitori with generous portions.
Orders are basically in pairs of two.
Keep in mind that you cannot order by the unit of one bottle.
The meat is quite large and hearty.
The meat is cooked by the far-infrared effect of the charcoal fire and is crispy, savory and juicy.
Alcoholic beverages such as highballs and draft beer are sold at the storefront, so if you can drink, why not enjoy them together?
"Store Information "
Name: Yakitori Shizuka
Address: 396, Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Access: Right in front of Yubatake
Hours of operation: 16:00-22:00
Closed: Wednesday
URL: None
[Salt ]mountain matagi and sea guard house
From Yubatake, head toward Nishi-no-Kawahara-dori Avenue and you will find this restaurant.
Eating products are cooked and sold at the storefront.
The dynamic nature of the work is unintentionally stunning.
It is also open as a tavern at night for those who want to relax and have a drink.
It will be a memorable part of your trip to enjoy the local sake with a snack of local reputed taste.
Grilled at the storefront for eating are skewers of river fish, shrimp, and meat.
Depending on the time of year, corn and other crops may also make an appearance, which is very popular.
The liberating feeling of eating food on a skewer outside is irresistible.
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks for take-out are also available.
"Store Information "
Store name: Yama Matagi and Umibanya
Address: 478-3, Kusatsu, Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Access: From Yubatake to Nishi-no-Kawahara Dori
Office hours：Outside of Obsidian 10:00～17:00
Tu Yao 10:00～20:00
Regular day off: irregular
URL: None
[Shio ]Terakoya Honpo Kusatsu Store
A very popular rice cracker shop in Kusatsu.
The store is hand-baked, and as you pass by the store, you can smell the delicious aroma of soy sauce.
A peek into the showcase at the front of the store reveals an array of freshly baked rice crackers.
Another neat touch is that when you purchase the rice crackers, they will heat them up for you.
Enjoy the crispy texture of freshly baked rice crackers
The most famous thing to eat at this restaurant is "wet okaki on skewers ".
In addition to the orthodox soy sauce, there are also some oddities such as mayonnaise flavored ones.
But this time, I recommend "Nori Senbei ", which is sold only in Kusatsu Onsen.
The seaweed design with a large hot spring logo printed on it is cute and looks great in photos.
The crunchy and crunchy texture is also enjoyable, so please try it.
They put it in a paper bag to keep your hands clean, so you can eat it while walking around.
"Store Information "
Name: Terakoya Honpo Kusatsu Store
Address: 1F Gokurakukan, 507 Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Access: From Yubatake to Nishi-no-Kawara
Hours of operation: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
URL：https://www.terakoyahonpo.jp/kanto/%e8%8d%89%e6%b4%a5%e5%ba%97
[Salt ]Good Food Place
As the name suggests, we offer a wide variety of delicious foods from Gunma.
There are also limited edition products from this store, making it a convenient place to choose souvenirs.
Not only food, but also Kusatsu Onsen goods are available, and you can have fun just looking around.
The location is right in front of Yubatake.
The gourmet food you should try at this restaurant is "Maruten".
It is a hearty fish paste on a skewer.
"There are three types of octopus sticks "・ "shrimp mayo stick "・ "cheese stick "and they are served warm at the storefront.
All are delicious, but the octopus sticks are especially popular.
The big, crunchy octopus and red ginger blend with the umami of the fish paste to create an irresistible taste.
If you want something a little tummy tucking, by all means, try it.
"Store Information "
Name: Umaimono-dokoro
Address: 113, Kusatsu, Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Access: Right in front of Yubatake
Hours of operation: unknown
Fixed rest day: Unknown
URL：https://www.instagram.com/umaimonodoko/
[Salt ]Yoritomo
Speaking of Kusatsu, "onsen tamago" (hot spring eggs) is one of the gourmet delicacies that cannot be missed.
Yoritomo is a pickle shop, but these onsen tamago (hot spring eggs) are reputed to be delicious.
Yoritomo's hot spring eggs are served in a cup with a lid.
A dashi broth and spoon are also included, making it convenient for eating while standing.
In addition, "Yukemuri Konnyaku (miso oden) "and "Amazake (sweet sake) "are also available, and are also popular for eating and drinking.
"Store Information "
Name of the store: Lai Dynasty
Address: 116-2, Kusatsu, Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Access: Near Yubatake, about 3-4 minutes walk from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal
Business hours: 9:00 - 21:00
Regular day off: irregular
URL：http://yoritomo1992.com/
[Salt ]Kusatsu Glass Storehouse No.1
One more place where you can taste hot spring eggs.
Kusatsu Glass Storehouse No. 1 is located along the west riverbank.
As the name suggests, this store sells glasswork products.
"Why hot spring eggs? "Because there is actually a place where hot spring water gushes out on the premises.
Eggs boiled in real hot spring water have gained much popularity.
The Kusatsu Glass Storehouse No. 1 has a "bathtub exclusively for eggs.
Then, a basket containing an egg through bamboo is placed over it and heated.
Wait for the natural heat of the source to slowly heat the fire.
The onsen tamago (hot spring eggs) thus prepared over time are exquisitely semi-cooked.
The sweet sauce goes well with the sauce and makes you want to eat as many as you can.
The offerings here also come in cups, making them safe for eating and walking around.
"Store Information "
Name: Kusatsu Glass Storehouse No. 1
Address: 483-1, Kusatsu, Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Access: Along Nishi-no-kawara Dori
Business hours: 9:00-18:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
URL：http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~glass/index.html
summary
We have compiled a list of recommended gourmet restaurants in Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma Prefecture.
All information is current as of May 2023.
Kusatsu Onsen has many stores selling delicious food within walking distance.
We hope you will enjoy it together with the hot springs.
It is very convenient to carry a small plastic bag when walking around eating.
This is useful when it is difficult to dispose of trash.
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