With its well-proportioned and beautiful appearance, Mount Haruna, one of the representative mountains in Gunma, is known as "Haruna Fuji". This tour visits two major tourist spots located on the hillside of Mount Haruna: Haruna Shrine and Ikaho Hot Springs.
Takasaki station
- You can store large luggage in the lockers at Takasaki station
- Head to Haruna Shrine by bus
- One-hour sightseeing then head to Lake Haruna by bus
- A shrine and former temple complex with a history of over 1,400 years
- The approach along the pure stream is covered by ancient cedar trees, creating a sacred atmosphere
- Unique peculiar rock formations
- Architectures adorned with fine carvings.
*The main hall of Haruna Shrine is currently undergoing restoration work until December 2025 and cannot be visited. However, you can see other newly-restored buildings.
- Lunch at a lakeside restaurant
- Enjoy the wonderful view of Lake Haruna and Mt. Haruna which looks like a miniaturized Mt. Fuji
- Walking through symbolic 365 stone steps and enjoying an atmospheric, retro hot spring town
- [Optional] Magnificent views from the gondola and the observatory deck
- [Optional] Kajika Bridge, where you can enjoy fresh greenery in spring and autumn leaves in autumn
- [Optional] A footbath of a renowned hot spring in Gunma
Leave Ikaho and return to Takasaki by bus
Takasaki station
guide fee
Excursion bus ticket 2800 JPY, [Optional] Ikaho Gondola 830 JPY
lunch, snacks, entrance fees, etc.
If you'd like to change the starting point from Takasaki Station, please bear the transportation fee for the guide.
If you like, departure time can be changed one hour behind only from April to November. (The lunch place will change.)
- This is a walking tour and there are many stairs and slopes. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes such as sneakers and not sandals.
- Some places only accept cash, so make sure to bring some cash.
- The main hall of Haruna Shrine is currently undergoing restoration work until December 2025. However, you can see other newly-restored buildings.
Only positive things to say about this tour. Some of the most gorgeous things I've ever seen in my life. English was excellent, and all arrangements were smooth. Wouldn't hesitate to use again for Gunma tours.
Thank you very much for your nice review. It was my great pleasure sharing wonderful sceneries with you around Gunma. I hope you will have fun in Tokyo for the rest of the days and bring good memories back home. Thank you again for having me as a guide.