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[Gunma Prefecture ]Roadside station with hot springs~ relax and relieve your fatigue~!

[Gunma Prefecture ]Roadside station with hot springs~ relax and relieve your fatigue~!

2023-10-27

Gunma Prefecture is one of the largest hot spring areas in Japan.
The source is well known not only in famous hot spring resorts such as Kusatsu and Ikaho, but also in other parts of the prefecture.
There are also plenty of day-trip spots where visitors can enjoy bathing, attracting many people.
Hot spring facilities attached to "roadside stations" are particularly popular these days.
We have compiled a list of "roadside stations with hot springs in Gunma Prefecture.
We hope you will find this information useful while shopping and enjoying yourself during your trip, including overnight stays in your car.

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Michinoeki, Rokugo (Michinoeki, Kuni)



Rokugo" is written in an unusual way and reads "Kuni".
Located in Nakanojo Town, which is home to the famous Shima Onsen hot springs, it is a beautiful natural environment nurtured by the mountains.
If you are going to Shima Onsen, Sawatari Onsen, Kusatsu Onsen, or Nagano area, you should definitely stop by as it is an easy location.
The site includes not only hot springs, but also a tourist product center, lodging facilities, and a dining area.
The local specialty, "hana-genga-mame," or flower kidney beans, are sweet, moist, and delicious, and make a great souvenir.
Parking and restrooms are available 24 hours a day (handicapped access available).


"Spot Information "
Spot name: Roadside Station Rokugo
Address:〒377-1704 Gunma Prefecture Agatsuma-gun Nakanojo-machi Koyuu-aza-yonkita 22
Phone number: 0279-95-3342
Access: 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from Shibukawa-Ikaho IC
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Tuesdays, New Year's
Budget: ~¥1,000
Facilities: parking available, toilets available (including for the disabled)

Onoku Onsen Kutsurogi-no Yu



Visitors can enjoy bathing while feeling the mountain trees close by.
The slightly cloudy water is slightly alkaline.
It feels smooth and warms well.
It can also be expected to have the pleasant effect of making your skin smooth.



The hot water is also characterized by rare "black hot-spring flowers".
It is cozy and has no open-air baths, but you can fully enjoy the hot spring water.


"Spot Information "
Spot Name:Ontoku Onsen Kutsurogi-no-Yu
Address:〒377-1704 Gunma Prefecture Agatsuma-gun Nakanojo-machi Oaza Koyu-etsu 21-1
Phone number: 0279-95-3241
Access: 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from Shibukawa-Ikaho IC
Hours of operation: 12:00 - 20:00
Closed: Tuesday
Accrual: Adult ¥400
Facilities:Parking lot available

Roadside Station Akagi no Megumi



This facility is famous for the "hydrangeas" that bloom in profusion on its expansive grounds.
Visitors can enjoy nature to the fullest, including the opportunity to view fireflies during the season.
There is a "direct sales shop for agricultural products" in the facility.
In addition to fresh vegetables, sweets made by local vendors are also popular.



In particular, the "Dorayaki" made by Seigetsudo, the main shop of Tabigarasu, is highly recommended.
They are low-priced at only 120 Ј each (as of June 2023), but they are filled with red bean paste.
The Gunma-chan branded on the skin is also cute, and the individual packaging is a nice touch.
Please consider it for your home or as a souvenir.
Also, the soft-serve ice cream at the famous local spot "Kozu Ranch "is a staple ordered by many visitors.
Why not try it while shopping or enjoying a hot spring bath?
Plenty of parking is available for 390 cars.


"Spot Information "
Spot name: Roadside Station Akagi no Megumi
Address: 437-11 Ogikubo-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-0001
Phone number: 027-288-0378
Access: 20 minutes by car from Komagata 1C
Approximately 25 minutes from Maebashi IC
Business hours: 9:30-18:00
Closed: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, Year-end and New Year holidays
Budget: ³,000
Facilities: parking available, restrooms available
URL:ttps://www.michi-no-eki.jp/stations/views/19096

Ai no Yama no Yu



It is a one-day bathing facility with indoor and outdoor baths and a sauna.
The mildly alkaline water is silky and very smooth.
It relaxes tightened muscles and warms the body.
Facilities include a swimming pool, a dining area, and a table tennis room.
We also recommend a day off to enjoy a full day here.


"Spot Information "
Spot Name:Ainoyama-no-yu
Address: 530-1 Ogikubo-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-0001
Phone number: 027-264-3030
Access: 20 minutes by car from Komagata 1C
Approximately 25 minutes from Maebashi IC
Business hours: 11:00 - 20:00
Closed: Tuesdays (closed the following day when a national holiday falls on a Tuesday)
Budget: More information available on the official website (https://ainoyamanoyu.jp/price/)
Facilities: parking available, swimming pool available, family bath available (3,140 yen for 2 hours)
URL:https://ainoyamanoyu.jp/

Roadside Station Yoshioka Onsen



It is a rare roadside station with a golf course on its expansive grounds.
The game can be played in the style of park golf or Cayman golf.
Unlike ordinary golf, the ball is not as high or as far, but it is popular among adults and children alike.
Balls and clubs can be rented for a fee, so sports enthusiasts can have fun.



The produce hall sells fresh local produce as well as products from popular bakeries, prepared foods, and sweets.
It is interesting to note that they also handle marine products, as they are sister cities with the town of Taiki in Hokkaido.
There are about 250 parking spaces available.


"Spot Information "
Spot Name: Roadside Station Yoshioka Onsen
Address: 2004 Urushibara, Yoshioka-cho, Kitagunma-gun, Gunma 370-3601
Phone number: 0279-25-7534
Access: 8 minutes by car from Shibukawa-Ikaho IC
Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Please check the official HP top page
Budget: ³,000
Facilities: parking available, restrooms available
URL:https://www.yoshioka-onsen.jp/


Rivertopia Yoshioka



A day-trip bathing facility with indoor and outdoor baths and sauna.
The rock bath-style open-air baths are especially popular for their sense of openness.
Relax and enjoy the big sky and feel the wind blowing from the mountains.
The museum also has a dining area that offers set menus, noodles, and snacks.
You can relax after a long day in a spa-like environment.


"Spot Information "
Spot name: Rivertopia Yoshioka
Address: 1989 Urushibara, Yoshioka-cho, Kitagunma-gun, Gunma 370-3601
Phone number: 0279-55-4126
Access: 8 minutes by car from Shibukawa-Ikaho IC
Business hours: 10:00 - 21:00
Restaurant 11:00-20:00
Closed: Please check the official website (https://www.yoshioka-onsen.jp/rivertopia/)
Payment: ¥500 for junior high school students and above
Elementary school students and under ¥300
Free for children under 4 years old
Facilities: parking available, family bath available (1.5 hrs. ¥1,000~)
URL:https://www.yoshioka-onsen.jp/rivertopia/


Roadside Station Shirasawa



A roadside station overlooking the geologically valuable "Katashina riverbank terrace ".
The view of the river terraces, created by the river over a period of approximately 150,000 years, is truly magnificent.
Take your time to enjoy the scenery and taste the famous soft-serve ice cream.



The "Shirasawa Kogen Soft ", offered in different varieties each season, is especially popular.
Local fruits are used as flavors: strawberry in the spring, blueberry in the summer, and apple in the fall.
The parking lot is spacious, with room for 200 cars.


"Spot Information "
Spot Name: Roadside Station Shirasawa
Address: 1297 Hirade, Shirasawa-cho, Numata-shi, Gunma 378-0125
Phone number: 0278-53-3939
Access: 10 minutes by car from Numata IC
Hours of operation: Dec-Apr 10:00-18:00
May-Nov. 9:30-18:30
Closed: 2nd Tuesday in April, June, September, and December (subject to change)
December 30 and 31
Budget: ³,000
Facilities: parking available, restrooms available, dog run available
URL:https://www.ktr.mlit.go.jp/road/chiiki/road_chiiki00000175.html

Hot water of nostalgia



The open-air baths are popular for their panoramic view of the wonderful Naga Gaze of the Katashina riverbank terraces.
The sense of unity with the surroundings is amazing, as you can enjoy the scenery from both the men's and women's large baths.
If you want to experience a hot spring where you can truly feel nature, this is definitely the place for you.
The hotel also offers a bright and spacious restaurant.
You can enjoy set meals, rice bowls, noodles, and snacks after taking a hot bath.
A children's menu is also available.


"Spot Information "
Spot Name:Mochigo no Yu
Address: 1297 Hirade, Shirasawa-cho, Numata-shi, Gunma 378-0125
Phone number: 0278-53-3939
Access: 10 minutes by car from Numata IC
Business hours: 10:00 - 21:00
Closed: 2nd Tuesday in April, June, September, and December (subject to change)
Budget: More information available on the official website (http://www.boukyou.com/ryoukin/index.html)
Facilities: Parking available, private rooms available (from ³,540)
URL:http://www.boukyou.com/index.html

Roadside Station Mabashi Akagi



Roadside station opened in March 2023.
It is located about 10 minutes by car from the Ikaho IC.
The spacious site is lined with buildings such as a direct sales shop, a food court & restaurant, and a fresh fish center.



The food court and restaurants, featuring many well-known local eateries, are especially noteworthy.
Eat your fill of hamburgers, roast beef bowls, soft-serve ice cream, or anything else you like.
The roadside station also has a very popular bakery and a restaurant where visitors can enjoy BBQ without any food, and there is no end to the number of people who visit the station every day.
Enjoy the delicious food, shopping, and natural spots.
There are also plenty of facilities such as playground equipment for children and a dog run, where visitors can spend a relaxing day.
In addition, 499 parking spaces are available in the parking lot.


"Spot Information "
Spot name: Roadside Station, Mabeshi Akagi
Address: 36 Taguchi-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-0048
Phone number: 027-233-0070
Access: 10 minutes by car from Shibukawa-Ikaho IC
Business hours: 9:00-22:00
Regular Holidays: December 30th to January 3rd
Budget: ³,000
Facilities: parking available, restrooms available, dog run available

Maebashi Akagi no Yu



The theme is Showa Retro.
The painted pictures of the old-fashioned public bathhouse are a distinctive feature of this hot spring facility.
The background painting, which was commissioned by a female painter, "Mizuki Tanaka ", depicts Mt. Akagi and tourist attractions in Maebashi City.
Just looking at their colorful appearance is enough to lift one's spirits.
The hot water in the bathtub is made from the mineral "coralite ", which is formed from coral deposits.
It is said that the mineral-rich, highly moisturizing water is "like lotion.
This is the only place in Japan where you can bathe in coral light hot springs.
It is nice to be able to not only relax but also polish my skin.
In addition to indoor baths, there is a "sleeping bath" in the building.
Here, you can also enjoy a face pack made of coral light.
The men's bath is also equipped with a high-temperature sauna and a water bath.


"Spot Information "
Spot name: Mabashi Akagi no Yu
Budget: More information available on the official website (https://maebashi-akagi.jp/enjoy/relax)
Facilities: parking available, restrooms available, dog run available
URL:https://maebashi-akagi.jp/enjoy/relax

Roadside Station Agatsuma Gorge



This is a roadside station that opened in 2014.
It is a relatively new spot in the prefecture.
Conveniently located close to "Azuma Gorge ", a well-known scenic spot.
You can enjoy dining and shopping in a beautiful natural setting.
Near the entrance to the direct sales area, there is a place where refreshments are sold.
I highly recommend "Tengu Pan "which is available here and is very tasty.
It contains kinpira burdock and chikwa, and is quite dry.
The interesting texture of this dish makes it addictive.
Menchikatsu (pork cutlets) made from "Yamato Pork ", a brand name meat, are also popular.
The grounds are also equipped with a spacious dog run and other amenities.


"Spot Information "
Spot Name: Roadside Station Agatsuma Gorge
Address: 6441, Mishima, Higashi Azuma-cho, Azuma-gun, Gunma 377-0813
Phone number: 0279-67-3193
Access: 50 minutes by car from Shibukawa-Ikaho IC
Business hours: 9:00-18:00 (varies according to the season)
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Budget: ³,000
Facilities: parking available, restrooms available, dog run available
URL:https://agatsumakyo.jp/index.html

Azumakyo Onsen Tengu no Yu



The baths are attractive for the quality of the spring water that warms the body to a warming temperature.
There is no sauna, but the hot water is free-flowing.
Enjoy a relaxing, luxurious, and healing time.
The bath is equipped with an indoor bath and an open-air bath.
There are no facilities for eating or drinking in the museum, but simple food can be brought in.
It is also recommended to enter with items purchased at the direct sales shop on the roadside station premises.


"Spot Information "
Spot Name:Azumakyo Onsen Tengu no Yu
Phone number: 0279-67-2683
Business hours: 10:00 - 21:00
Regular rest day: 2nd fire
Budget: details available on the official website (https://agatsumakyo.jp/index.html)
Facilities: Parking available, private bath available (2 hours ¥2,100)
URL:https://agatsumakyo.jp/tengunoyu.html

summary

We have compiled a list of roadside stations with hot spring facilities in Gunma Prefecture.
The warm, large bath is very relaxing.
We hope you will take advantage of this service along with the enjoyment of shopping and dining.

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