Top 10 Hidden Tourist Spots In Gunma Prefecture [Secret Gem Edition]

3 avril 2025

Gunma Prefecture has many hidden gems that are still unknown!

We have carefully selected famous spots loved by locals where you can quietly enjoy nature and history.

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1. Kanna Town Dinosaur Center

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A museum in the town where dinosaur fossils were discovered.

A hidden gem recommended for dinosaur lovers.

- Access
About 1 hour by car from Shinmachi Station

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2. Lockheart Castle

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A rare facility that was relocated from a medieval European castle.

Famous as a location for TV dramas and movies, it is a photogenic spot.

- Access
About 20 minutes by car from Numata Station

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3. Shibukawa Skyland Park

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A retro amusement park with a Ferris wheel and a small amusement park that is close to the locals.

There are few tourists, so you can enjoy it at your own pace.

- Access
About 15 minutes by car from Shibukawa Station

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4. Hanadaka Observation Hill

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A famous flower spot where rape blossoms bloom in spring, sunflowers in summer, and cosmos in autumn.

A hidden spot where you can enjoy the spectacular view of Mount Akagi and Mount Haruna and seasonal flowers, and where you can relax without the crowds.

- Access
About 30 minutes by car from Takasaki Station

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5. Usui Third Bridge

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A brick arch bridge built in the Meiji era, it is a national important cultural property.
Its beautiful form in harmony with nature is a hidden scenic spot known as a railway heritage site and a famous spot for autumn leaves.

- Access
About 25 minutes on foot from Yokokawa Station

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6. Haruna Shrine

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A sacred place of mountain worship surrounded by strange rocks and giant trees.
The main hall built into the rocks is impressive, and the grounds are enveloped in a mysterious atmosphere.

- Access
About 45 minutes by car from Takasaki Station

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7. Morinji Temple

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The temple of the tanuki legend known from the old tale "Bunbuku Chagama".
Many tanuki statues are lined up in the precincts, creating a unique atmosphere.

- Access
About 10 minutes by car from Tatebayashi Station

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8. Takatsudo Gorge

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A hidden gem known as the "Yabakei of Kanto" for its beautiful valley.
It is a scenic spot where you can quietly enjoy nature with relatively few tourists.

- Access
About 10 minutes on foot from Omama Station

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9. Numata Park

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A park that spreads over the ruins of Numata Castle from the Warring States period.
A popular spot for locals as a hidden cherry blossom spot.

- Access
About 15 minutes on foot from Numata Station

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10. Tsumagoi Village

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A famous spot for Aisai no Oka, with the catchphrase "The hill that cries out love".
The Tsumagoi Festival is held every year on the last Saturday of July.

- Access
About 25 minutes by car from Manza-Kawazawaguchi Station

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[Summary]

Gunma Prefecture's hidden gems are all quiet places with few tourists.
They are perfect for those who want to take their time enjoying nature, history, and culture.
On your next trip to Gunma, be sure to visit these hidden gems along with the standard spots!

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