2025 Maebashi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

I went to the one and only art hotel "Shiraiya Hotel / SHIROIYA HOTEL" ✨ Shiraiya Ryokan was founded in Maebashi, Gunma during the Edo period and was loved by many famous people. It had a history of about 300 years, but closed down in 2008. And in 2020, "Shiraiya Hotel" was reborn under the design of Sou Fujimoto. I'm happy to finally be able to go to this hotel that I've been wanting to go to ever since it opened. When I arrived, I was surprised to see that the Heritage Tower, which is eye-catching from the outside, is also a work of art (Pic.7). When I entered the building, I felt like I had wandered into a museum, with all the art works inside. And above all, there was an atrium that went up to the 4th floor. Leandro Erlich's Lightning Pipes were installed as if they were threading through the stairs, which was fantastic. It was also impressive that I could experience the art works just by going up and down the stairs... At night, it was illuminated in various colors, which was also fantastic. Each room had a different work of art on display, and I stayed in a room designed by Sou Fujimoto, which I had always wanted to stay in. #Kanto Tourism #Gunma Tourism

Maebashi Akagi Roadside Station in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, opened on March 21, 2023♪ It is a large roadside station with hot springs♨, a dog run, a fluffy dome, and more that the whole family can enjoy✨ Various events are held, and even though it was a weekday, there was a cute monkey show♪ It seems that there will also be an illumination event from December 9th to February next year. I happened to stop by this roadside station during my trip, but it was full of other facilities that I had expected, and I spent the whole day relaxing~♡ The baked manju with red bean paste was very delicious, and I want to eat it again~♪ Address 36 Taguchi-cho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture Closed December 30th to January 3rd #wintertrip #hotspring #Gunmatourism #Gunmatrip #Gunmatrip #Gunmaprefecture #roadsidestation #roadsidestationtour #roadsidestationgourmet

This bakery doesn't compromise just because it's inside a hotel, and bakers make their bread in the oven every day. Of course, there are many people who go here to buy bread, as well as guests staying at the hotel. 😚⭐️ Both the exterior and interior of this bakery are stylish, and the bread is of course delicious. 🙏

SHIROIYA the RESTAURANT/SHIROIYA HOTEL! This restaurant is located in the Shiroiya Hotel! It was so delicious that I wanted to go there every month...! Beautiful and delicious food made with plenty of local specialties from Gunma, where the hotel is located, and luxurious alcohol pairings including red wine, white wine, sake, and even shochu! It was always delicious...Next time I'd like to try the 7,000 yen lunch course🤣💓💓

this is a show before the football game is about to happen. Everyone showed up very early. There are many food stalls around. The atmosphere is so cool and cheerful #japan #awesomepic

Mount Akagi is home to a variety of natural wonders, but the most spectacular of these is Kakumanbuchi. The beautiful marshland, also known as Little Oze, has a promenade where you can take a stroll. Although it is not as grand as Onuma and Konuma, the scenery is just as complete. #AutumnFoliage #MountAkagiMountainClimbing

Mount Akagi is one of the famous peaks in northern Kanto. Although Mount Akagi is a general term for multiple mountains, let me just write Mount Akagi here. The path from the base to the ridgeline is easy to walk on. It's a long climb, but the autumn leaves along the way are soothing. When you reach the ridgeline, you'll feel a great sense of openness. #AutumnFoliage #MountAkagi #MountAkagi

There are three Akagi Shrines in Gunma Prefecture alone, with Mount Akagi as the object of worship, and this one is located at the foot of Mount Akagi. The date of its founding is unknown, but it is known to have been here since ancient times. It is a little dark, perhaps because it is located in a cedar forest, but this creates a solemn atmosphere. #Shrine #MountAkagi #AutumnFoliage

Mount Akagi is one of the three mountains of Jomo, along with Mount Haruna and Mount Myogi. Like Mount Haruna, it is a collective name for multiple mountains. It is a famous peak chosen as one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan, and there is a variety of rich natural scenery within the mountain, including Lake Onuma. This is a photo of Mount Komagatake, which is part of that range. #MountainClimbing #AutumnFoliage #MountAkagi

A full-scale, strategically-oriented forest course spread across a vast site on the south face of Mount Akagi. Since opening in 1964, this golf club has been a proud owner of history and tradition, attracting golf lovers for over half a century. On a vast site of 250,000 square meters, where the four seasons of majestic Akagi await you, there are 27 holes in total, with two greens separated by a pine forest. Golf lovers and players of all ages and genders can enjoy the true pleasure of this golf course. Lunch is served in a buffet style!!! Recommended for those who want to eat a lot! It was very delicious😋🍴

#0yentravel "Mt. Akagi Onuma," located in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, is a caldera lake at an altitude of about 1,340 meters, and is a tourist spot representing the summit area of ​​Mt. Akagi. Surrounded by virgin forest, the lakeside has a 4-kilometer promenade that can be completed in about an hour, making it ideal for hiking and nature walks.  From spring to autumn, you can enjoy outdoor activities such as renting boats, canoeing, and camping. In particular, in summer, it is about 10 degrees cooler on average than the city, making it a popular summer resort.

#0 yen trip Located at an altitude of 1,360m on Mount Akagi in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, Kakumanbuchi is a small marshland with a circumference of about 800m, and is also known as "Ko-Oze" for its beauty. A boardwalk has been established and it can be completed in about 30 to 40 minutes, making it a popular spot for beginner hikers and families. In spring, Asian skunk cabbage and Renge azaleas bloom in full bloom, in summer the marshland is enveloped in cool greenery, and in autumn the grass leaves color the marshland. In winter, the snowscape spreads, and you can enjoy the scenery of each season. The early morning fog is particularly fantastic, making it a popular spot for photography enthusiasts.

#cherryblossom25 Shikishima Park in Maebashi is the kind of place you go to feel like part of the community. It’s huge and sprawling, with big open lawns lined by over 1,000 cherry trees. I visited on a sunny afternoon, and it was alive with energy — families with picnics, kids flying kites, and couples on bikes weaving through pink-lined paths. I set up my camera by the small lake at the center of the park and caught a beautiful shot of the blossoms reflecting in the water. It had such a warm, homey vibe — very different from the more “Instagram-famous” spots. If you want to really feel the season the way locals do, this is it. I got some lovely interactions with people who were curious about #cherryblossom25 and ended up sharing mochi and stories under the trees. It's the kind of day that stays with you.

📍Shikishima Park Kadokura Techno Rose Garden Rose Garden Management Office, 262 Shikishima-cho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture 《Access》 6 minutes on foot from Midorigaoka-cho bus stop/Kanetsu Kotsu Opening hours 9:00-17:00 ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ 7,000 roses of 600 varieties are planted, and the best time to see them is spring and autumn Rose Festival From May 3rd (Saturday) to May 25th (Sunday) Maebashi's original rose "Akagi no Kagayaki" You can enjoy a wide variety of roses, including modern roses, old roses, and English roses. There are guided tours and night illuminations. The roses for sale near the entrance are cheap and affordable, so they're a great deal. #Maebashi #Maebashi #roses #roses #rose festival #illumination #0 yen trip

📍 Roadside Station Maebashi Akagi 36 Taguchi-cho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture 《Access》 Bus stop: 7 minutes on foot from Roadside Station Maebashi Akagi/Kanetsu Kotsu Opening hours: 9:00-22:00 ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ A roadside station that opened in March this year At the foot of Mount Akagi, you can enjoy over 20 shops and activities. Fresh vegetables grown in the Akagi foothills area, pork, a specialty of Maebashi, and more are lined up, and farmers will actually stand at the sales counter and teach you recommended recipes and preservation methods. We also offer vegetable harvesting experiences. 17 popular local restaurants A taste of Maebashi that can only be found here Among them, I chose "Akagi Meshi" I ordered Akagi beef roast beef bowl and chicken bowl. Both were very delicious. I recommend the bakery here. This is a very popular bakery in Maebashi that has over 100 kinds of bread from around the world. I really wanted to eat it, but the long line made me give up. I'll definitely eat it next time I go. #Roadside station #Maebashi #Roadside station Maebashi Akagi #Very popular #Bakery #Gunma #0 yen trip

#cherryblossom25 Maebashi Park was such a cozy hanami experience. It’s not a huge park, but the layout makes it feel intimate and really accessible — winding paths, a river running through, and tons of sakura trees creating perfect little nooks for sitting and relaxing. I came on a weekday and joined some office workers on lunch break just soaking up the sun and petals. There’s a cute little bridge in the middle that gives great symmetry shots — I took a self-timer shot there for my #cherryblossom25 gallery and it felt like a postcard. The park is close to Maebashi Station, so it’s easy to pop in if you’re traveling through Gunma. It may not have the fame of the mega spots, but it had heart. Peaceful, charming, and totally local.

#cherryblossom25 “Senbonzakura” means “a thousand cherry trees,” and Akagi Senbonzakura lives up to the name. This Gunma gem has two distinct vibes — a forested cherry blossom tunnel that feels like you’re walking through a sakura cathedral, and a massive field of bright yellow rapeseed flowers stretching out beside it. The contrast is unreal. I came early in the morning and had the place nearly to myself — mist rising off the fields, blossoms just starting to open in soft light. It’s the kind of place where you don’t need music or apps, just take slow steps and breathe it in. I ended up staying for a mini food festival they were holding, tried miso skewers and sakura mochi while sitting under the trees. It was low-key perfect. My photo with the pink-and-yellow landscape got featured on a local page via #cherryblossom25 — and totally deserves it.

#cherryblossom25 Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura is what cherry blossom dreams are made of. Tucked in Gunma Prefecture at the southern base of Mt. Akagi, this place is a 1.3 km stretch lined with over 1,000 cherry trees, and it literally feels like walking through a pink tunnel. I came here because someone tagged it in #cherryblossom25 and I knew I had to see it for myself. There’s something magical about being surrounded by blossoms on both sides — and Mt. Akagi looming gently in the background only adds to the dramatic scenery. There was a local festival going on too, with food stalls selling everything from miso konjac to sakura-flavored mochi. The air was filled with the scent of flowers and festival food — not a bad combo. It’s a bit of a trip from Tokyo, but if you’re a blossom chaser like me, it’s 100% worth it. This was a major highlight of #cherryblossom25!

📝 Overview The Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, is a famous cherry blossom spot that has been selected as one of the "100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan." The 1.3km long line of cherry blossom trees looks like a cherry blossom tunnel. In spring, about 1,000 Somei Yoshino cherry trees bloom, attracting many tourists. ✨ Recommended points * Cherry blossom tunnel * The 1.3km long line of cherry blossom trees is a spectacular sight. * You will feel like you are walking through a cherry blossom tunnel. * Cherry blossom illumination at night * At night, the cherry blossoms are lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere. * You can enjoy romantic cherry blossoms at night, which are different from the daytime. * Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura Festival * During the cherry blossom season, the Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura Festival is held, and it is crowded with many people. * You can also enjoy local gourmet food and souvenirs. 👀 Check out this! * A collaboration between cherry blossoms and rape blossoms * Beneath the rows of cherry trees, rape blossoms are in full bloom, creating a beautiful contrast between pink and yellow. * Miyagi Senbonzakura Park * Various types of cherry blossoms are planted in the neighboring Miyagi Senbonzakura Park. * A stroll through the park is also recommended, along with the cherry blossom tunnel. * Nearby tourist spots * There are plenty of tourist spots in the surrounding area, including the majestic nature of Mount Akagi and hot springs. * You can combine cherry blossom viewing with sightseeing in Gunma. 🌸Best time to see the cherry blossoms * Late March to mid-April ℹ️Information * Address: 2511-2 Naegashimacho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture * Access: * From Ogo Station on the Jomo Electric Railway, take a taxi or Furusato bus for about 20 minutes * About 30 minutes from Isesaki IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway, about 40 minutes from Akagi IC on the Kanetsu Expressway * Opening hours: Open 24 hours * Fee: Free 🚗Sightseeing information in the area * Mount Akagi: A spot where you can enjoy the magnificent nature. * Akagi Onsen: A wide range of day-trip hot springs and accommodation facilities. * Fujimi Roadside Station: A roadside station where you can purchase local specialties and souvenirs. 🖋️Summary Akagi Minami Senbonzakura is a famous cherry blossom spot with plenty of things to see, such as a cherry blossom tunnel and illuminations. Be sure to visit once and enjoy the spectacular spring scenery. #Seasonal Places in Japan #Sakura2025

#springwander One of the three Kamige mountains representing Gunma Prefecture, the highest peak of Japan's 100 famous mountains is Mt. Kurobi at an altitude of 1,828 m. From the top of the mountain, you can see Mt. Kesamaruyama and Mt. Sukai of the Nikko Mountains, and Lake Onuma of the Caldera below. Mt. Akagi has also been selected as one of the 100 famous mountains of flowers, and various flowers and plants appear every season.

Gunma Flower Park in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture is a vast botanical garden where you can enjoy beautiful flowers throughout the four seasons. It's the perfect spot to stroll around with a camera in hand! 🌷 Seasonal attractions You can enjoy tulips and nemophila in spring, sunflowers and lavender in summer, cosmos and dahlias in autumn, and illuminations in winter. The rose garden is especially popular, and the sight of about 600 varieties of roses in full bloom is overwhelming! 🌹 📸 Spectacular view from the observation deck There is an observation deck in the park, and there is a spectacular spot where you can see the flower fields with Mount Akagi in the background. It is an irresistible location for photography lovers. 📍 Access information Address: 2471-7 Kashiwakura-cho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture Access: About 15 minutes by bus from Ogo Station on the Jomo Electric Railway Gunma Flower Park is recommended for those who want to refresh themselves in nature. It's a relaxing spot with beautiful scenery no matter what season you visit 🌿✨ #0 yen travel February 2025 #Gunma tourism #Gunma Flower Park #flower fields #great view spot #Instagrammable

Dandelion Chocolate in Tokyo is a lot of fun because you can see the manufacturing process up close. The taste comparison of chocolate gateau is popular. Hot chocolate and s'mores are also popular and very delicious. The store is filled with the aroma of cacao, and as a chocolate lover, I was able to spend a really happy time. This is a must-visit store for chocolate lovers! Please go and check it out! Location: 4-14-6 Warabimae, Taito-ku, Tokyo Access: 3 minutes walk from Warabimae Station #0 yen trip February 2025

#0yentripFebruary2025 【Bacaro PICCOLA PECORA vivo store】 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-22:00 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Maru 📍Address: 725-1 Rokuku-cho, Maebashi-shi, Gunma 371-0804 💰Price per person: 1500~ 💞Reasons for recommendation: It was my first time using this restaurant, and I felt really good right from the phone call🤍 The food was delicious too!! I was more than satisfied with the price🤤 I was surprised at how filling it was,, I'd like to use this restaurant again

This cafe at the top of Uniqlo isn't large and there's a small but seemingly adequate amount of seating for the fast turnover. We tried the special Geisha blend hand-drip coffee and it was a bit fruity but otherwise not particularly special. Still, it was an ok cup of black coffee. They also sell a few small packaged snacks to go with your coffee. Not bad for a convenient coffee break whilst shopping at Uniqlo, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come for the coffee. Located : Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6 Chome−9−5 ギンザコマツ東館 12F #japantrip#cafe

If you want to see other spots ▹▹▹ @azu_grm 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Gunma𓂃 𓈒𓏸Maebashi SHIROIYA HOTEL SHIROIYA HOTEL is a contemporary art museum where you can stay overnight Not only does it have wonderful art, but the food is also superb...!! You can choose between Japanese and Western breakfast This time, my friend and I chose one each◎ We had breakfast in the LOUNGE, which is spread out in the atrium that symbolizes Shiroiya Hotel. In a space surrounded by art and plants, you can enjoy breakfast while looking at Leandro Erlich's installation "Lighting Pipe". A menu that will make you happy in the morning 🫧 If you have any left over Western-style bread, you can take it home. 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄𓐄𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the official website 2-2-15 Honmachi, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture About 15 minutes on foot from JR Ryomo Line "Maebashi Station" 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #tripaccount #gunma #maebashi

Gunma Prefecture 🫧 Maebashi City SHIROIYA HOTEL Shiraiya Hotel is an artistic hotel. Of course, staying overnight is highly recommended, but there is also an area you can drop in to even if you are not staying overnight👍 Of course, you can enter the green hill-like area from the exterior? except for the fenced areas◎ This time, we will introduce two other places! 📍the BAKERY You can enjoy bread baked with love by artisans in the oven inside the store every day, and the side dish bread made by chef Hiro Katayama of "the RESTAURANT" is also popular. If you stay overnight, you will get bread from here for breakfast! (For Western food) Hours Wed-Fri: 10:00-18:00 Sat, Sun, Holidays: 8:00-18:00 Closed Mon, Tue 📍Blue Bottle Coffee Shiroiya Cafe Blue Bottle Coffee, the pioneer of the third wave coffee movement that has taken the world by storm, is the first to open in a regional city. Hours 8:00-19:00 Closed Open all year round 𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 Official website 2-2-15 Honmachi, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture About 15 minutes on foot from JR Ryomo Line "Maebashi Station" #tripdomestictravel #maebashi #domestictravel #gunmaprefecture

Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture I didn't really have an image of Maebashi as something special (sorry) But I went there for the first time and was enchanted by its charm 🥹🥹🥹🫧 📍Arts Maebashi This is a facility that supports and promotes artistic and cultural activities. There are various exhibits, sales of miscellaneous goods, a reading corner, etc., so people can spend their time however they like. Address: 5-1-16 Chiyoda-cho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, 371-0022 Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 (entrance until 30 minutes before closing) Closed: Wednesdays 📍GRASSA A stylish pasta restaurant that a friend told me about. It's a popular restaurant, and it's often full on weekends. It's a popular handcrafted pasta restaurant in Portland, Oregon, USA, and it's said that it opened its first store in Japan through a partnership with founder Rick Gencarelli, who sympathized with the Maebashi downtown revitalization project. Address: 2-7-21 Chiyoda-cho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture Hours: 11:30-14:00 18:00-21:00 Closed: Mondays, first and third Tuesdays #tripdomestictravel #maebashi #domestictravel #tourism

Maebashi Galleria, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture While staying at Shiraiya Hotel, I wanted to visit a nearby art spot, so I visited this facility. Maebashi Galleria was born as a source of new culture in a place where a movie theater had been located for over 100 years and for nearly 60 years, a place where local people could come into contact with new culture, gather, and become familiar with culture and exchange in their daily lives. The overall design and planning was handled by architect Akihisa Hirata, and various creators and entrepreneurs representing Japan and abroad, including Junji Tanigawa, participated in the project, and it took about five years for Maebashi Galleria to be completed in the spring of 2023. A complex facility with areas that are open to the public, such as special exhibitions, restaurants, and residences. The unique exterior is sure to catch your eye. When I went there, they were holding a special exhibition that was free to enter. Address: 5-9-1 Chiyoda-cho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture #tripdomestictravel #gunma #maebashi