Major city · Japan
Tsumagoi嬬恋村
One night for the onsen and cabbage fields; skip if you only have time for Kusatsu or Karuizawa.
Tsumagoi is a highland village in Gunma known for producing more cabbages than anywhere else in Japan and for several acidic hot springs, including Manza Onsen. Summer is cool and low-humidity, a popular escape from the plains; winter is severe, comparable to Hokkaido. The village is spread out and a car makes it much easier to reach the onsen and trailheads.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (cool, green)
- avoid Dec–Feb (extreme cold, some roads closed)
- Airports
- NRT · HND
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tsumagoi110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tsumagoi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyTsumagoi is very safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNRT Narita (About 3.5 h by train and bus via Tokyo).
- Getting aroundCar is strongly recommended.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer at a convenience store¥250–400 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Manza-Kazawaguchi Station to Manza Onsen (about 10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi from Manza-Kazawaguchi Station to Manza Onsen (about 6.2 mi (10 km))¥3,000–4,000 (≈ US$25–30)
- Museum or sight ticketOnsen entry (public bath)¥500–1,000 (≈ US$4–7)
- Budget bedHostel or minshuku bed, a night, per person¥4,000 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedRyokan room (2 persons, dinner & breakfast), a night, per room¥30,000 (≈ US$250)
- High-end bedRyokan room (2 persons, dinner & breakfast), a night, per room¥50,000 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · Mid ¥15,000 (≈ US$110) · High ¥28,000 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NRT Narita (About 3.5 h by train and bus via Tokyo) · HND Haneda (About 3 h by train and bus via Tokyo)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tsumagoi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
8 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
7 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
9 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
14 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is strongly recommended. Buses (Seibu Kanko Bus, JR Bus Kanto) connect the main onsen areas and the station, but frequencies are low. In winter, check road closures.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via Route 292, about 30 min; or bus from Manza-Kazawaguchi Station
Famous onsen town with the Yubatake hot water field.
Karuizawa
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car via Route 146, about 40 min; or bus to Komoro then train
Shopping, outlet malls and the old Ginza street.
Shirakawa-go
cautionDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Car via Route 406 and 158, about 2 h
Thatched farmhouses; a long drive for a day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Manza Onsen area
Closest to the most famous hot spring; ryokan and hotels.
Kazawa Onsen area
Smaller, quieter onsen village.
Tsumagoi town centre
Near the village office and bus stops; limited accommodation.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥12,000–20,000 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Ryokan room (2 persons, dinner & breakfast)1 × 1 night × ¥30,000 | ¥30,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥15,000 | ¥30,000 |
| Car rental, one day1 × ¥8,000 · check | ¥8,000 |
| Bus from Manza-Kazawaguchi Station to Manza Onsen2 × ¥600 · check | ¥1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥6,920 |
| Trip total≈ ¥38,060 per person per day, bed included | ¥76,120≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Cabbage dish (local specialty) | ¥800–1,500 (≈ US$6–11) |
| Onsen entry (public bath) | ¥500–1,000 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Coffee at a café | ¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer at a convenience store | ¥250–400 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi from Manza-Kazawaguchi Station to Manza Onsen (about 10 km) | ¥3,000–4,000 (≈ US$25–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter temperatures can drop to -15 °C (5 °F); pack accordingly.Winter temperatures can drop to 5 °F (-15 °C); pack accordingly.
- Some onsen may be closed for renovation or have limited hours; check the official site.
- Cabbage season (summer–autumn) means heavy agricultural traffic on narrow roads.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Tsumagoi嬬恋村
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Tokyo; most other countries have embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manza-Kazawaguchi Station → Manza Onsen, bus: about ¥600 (≈ US$5), about 15 min (check)
- Car rental, one day: about ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- 温泉はどこですか？ — Where is the onsen? (onsen wa doko desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tsumagoi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep (cool, green) · avoid Dec–Feb (extreme cold, some roads closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Manza Onsen, Kazawa Onsen, and the cabbage fields with seasonal opening times.
- Eat pages for local cabbage dishes and onsen ryokan meals.
- Winter driving conditions and road closure alerts.
Sources
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