Gunma

Gunma Prefecture is a nature lover’s paradise, known for its stunning landscapes and hot springs. Explore Oze National Park for breathtaking hiking trails, visit the historic Tomioka Silk Mill, and relax in famous onsens like Ikaho and Shima. With its rich cultural heritage and outdoor activities, Gunma offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

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JR News: Welcome Suica Upcoming Features For A Greater Rail Travel Experience

Welcome Suica Mobile is a new service being introduce for iOS devices for greater ease of travel in Japan….

3 June 2024

Johnny Goh

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JR News: Price Revision of Hokuriku Arch Pass, Your Rail Pass for Hokuriku

The Hokuriku Arch Pass, which enables pass holders to enjoy unlimited train rides on the Hokuriku Arch Pass between Tokyo…

1 March 2024

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Your Travel Guide To The Revised JR East Rail Passes

With the revision of JR EAST PASS prices in October 2023, find out how you can extract value from the…

30 October 2023

Nazrul Buang

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Aki-citing Autumn Train Rides: 4 Magical Train Rides with Autumn Views in Japan

Trains can take you to amazing places, so here are four railway lines and train rides to enjoy fantastic fall…

27 September 2023

Carissa Loh

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JR News: Price Revision of JR East Rail Passes for Foreign Visitors (2023)

With effect from 1 October 2023, JR East will revise the prices of various rail passes for foreign visitors to…

7 August 2023

Sue Lynn

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Exploring Nagano’s Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort & Karuizawa

Have you visited Karuizawa and Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort in Nagano before? Both are popular snow resorts especially in winter,…

12 March 2023

Nazrul Buang

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Autumn Views from the Bottom of Doai to the Top of Tanigawa

In this 2022 Autumn Report, follow our writer Afiq as he travels from one of the lowest points of Gunma…

30 January 2023

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Beyond the Brochure: JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area)

Thanks to the extensive train and shinkansen coverage of Nagano and Niigata Prefectures, it is entirely possible for you to…

7 December 2022

Afiq Danial Sham

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Food Fun-Ventures in Eastern Japan: Part 2

Visiting Gunma or Nagano Prefecture? Here are some must-try food to add to your itinerary!…

1 December 2022

Julia Yee

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So Sen-station-al: 7 Striking Stations in Japan

Japanese train stations exist in so many different shapes and forms, some of them can even be considered attractions in…

31 October 2022

Kevin Koh

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Hiking an Abandoned Railway: Abt Road and the Usui Pass

11 October 2022

Carissa Loh

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Say Hello to the Agatsuma Line, the “Onsen Line” in Gunma Prefecture

Do you love hot springs (onsen)? Then check out the Agatsuma Line, a train line that takes you close to…

28 April 2022

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