Karuizawa, Nagano The Usui Pass Observation Platform (碓氷峠見晴台, Usui Tōge Miharashidai) is located about four kilometers northeast of the Kyu-Karuizawa town center, straddling the border of Gunma and Nagano prefectures. Beautiful views over the mountains of Gunma Prefecture on one side and Mount Asama on the other side can be enjoyed from this observation platform.

Tone District, Gunma Ken A popular national park with many trails around marshlands and ponds. This was a day trip from Shinjuku...

Takasaki Shi, Gunma Ken Shourinzan Darumaji temple is believed to be the place where Japanese daruma dolls originated. The temple is...