Private Gunma Food and Onsen Day Tour from Tokyo

Duration13h - 14h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Private Gunma Food and Onsen Tour from Asakusa
Discover Gunma’s local food and hot springs on a private tour for one group per day
1. Local Food
Try miso ramen, pork offal stew, and gyoza at local restaurants. Your host helps you read menus and order, even if you don’t speak Japanese.
2. Japanese Onsen Culture
Choose Shima Onsen or Manza Onsen for a relaxing bath. Your host explains bathing etiquette for first-time visitors. Manza is famous for its high-altitude location, while Shima is said to have inspired locations in Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away. Please state your preference when booking.
3. Private Travel
Enjoy an approximately 14-hour trip from Asakusa, Tokyo, with private transportation. Visit food spots and hot springs without navigating public transport. Hotel pickup is available near Asakusa.
4. A Helpful Host
Your host assists with ordering and onsen etiquette, helping you discover Japan beyond Tokyo’s famous sights.
Enjoy a day of Gunma’s food, hot springs, and culture.

What's included

Includes motsuni stew, two gyoza servings, and miso ramen with fried chicken and rice. Tell your host if you don't want sides. Alcohol, extra orders, and other food or drinks are at your own expense.
Air-conditioned private transport from Asakusa to Gunma, with eligible hotel pickup. Visit local food spots and hot springs with your host. Gasoline and expressway tolls are included.
Onsen admission is included. Extra vehicle cleaning costs may apply if needed.

What to expect

1h

Gunma’s Famous Motsuni Stew at Nagai Shokudo

Visit Nagai Shokudo, a famous local restaurant serving Gunma’s beloved *motsuni* (pork offal stew). Popular with locals for years, this eatery offers a taste of everyday Japanese food culture. The pork offal is slowly simmered in rich miso until tender, creating a hearty dish with deep, savory flavor.

For this tour, we plan to order a **large serving of motsuni stew only**, without rice, miso soup, or other sides. This lets you focus on the restaurant’s signature dish. The meal is included in the tour price. If you prefer a regular-sized serving, please let us know in advance.

Alcoholic beverages are not included and must be paid for separately in Japanese yen cash.

Away from major tourist attractions, Nagai Shokudo can be difficult to reach without a car. Your host provides private transportation, assists with ordering, and explains the dish, helping you discover Gunma’s local flavors and experience everyday Japanese life.
Maebashi
1h

Host-Recommended Gyoza at Tonton in Maebashi

Visit Tonton, a local Chinese restaurant in Motosoja-machi, Maebashi, Gunma. It is the host’s personal favorite, serving what the host considers the best gyoza they have ever tasted.

Local Chinese restaurants are part of everyday Japanese life, loved by residents for familiar dishes. Visiting one offers a glimpse of local food culture beyond typical tourist restaurants.

Enjoy Tonton’s grilled gyoza, personally recommended by your host. This tour features food the host genuinely loves and wants travelers to try, rather than simply visiting famous restaurants.

We plan to order two servings per person. The gyoza are included in the tour price, with no extra charge.

Alcoholic beverages are not included and must be paid for separately in Japanese yen cash.

Discover Gunma’s food culture through a local favorite chosen by your host.
2h

Enjoy Manza Onsen and Discover Japanese Bathing Culture

Visit Manza Onsen, one of Gunma’s renowned hot spring destinations, for a day bath. Located about 1,800 meters above sea level, this mountain resort is surrounded by nature. Soak in sulfur-scented hot spring water, unwind, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of a high-altitude onsen.

You can choose Shima Onsen instead. Nestled in the mountains, it is another of Gunma’s charming hot spring destinations. Discuss your preference with your host.

This experience goes beyond bathing. Your host joins you and explains Japanese onsen etiquette, including washing your body before entering the tub. First-time visitors can learn local customs while enjoying the experience.

Onsen admission is included in the tour price. Alcohol and other purchases at the facility are at your own expense, with payment subject to the facility’s rules.

Enjoy Japanese bathing culture surrounded by Gunma’s beautiful mountain scenery.
2h

Enjoy Shima Onsen and Discover Japanese Bathing Culture

Visit Shima Onsen, one of Gunma’s famous hot spring destinations, for a day bath. Surrounded by mountains, this peaceful resort lets you relax in the hot springs while enjoying nature and Japanese bathing culture.

You can choose Manza Onsen instead. Located about 1,800 meters above sea level, it is known for its sulfur-scented waters and spectacular mountain scenery. Shima offers tranquility, while Manza features dramatic alpine landscapes. Discuss your preference with your host.

Your host joins you in the bath and explains onsen etiquette, including washing before entering the tub and respecting other bathers. First-time visitors can learn local customs and enjoy the experience with confidence.

Onsen admission is included in the tour price. Alcohol and other purchases are at your own expense, subject to the facility’s payment rules.

Experience Gunma’s hot springs and Japanese bathing culture alongside your host.
1h

Enjoy the Host’s Favorite Miso Ramen at Marukin Honpo

Visit Marukin Honpo Takasaki in Gunma to try its signature “100-Year Marukin Miso Ramen.”

Its special “100-Year Miso,” inspired by a century-old miso brewery, is made for ramen. Combined with the soup, soybeans, koji, and sesame create rich umami, mellow sweetness, and a deep sesame flavor.

This is the host’s favorite miso ramen of all time and a perfect final stop on the tour. Enjoy a dish personally chosen and recommended by your host.

The planned order is a ramen set with Japanese fried chicken and rice. If you do not want either, please let us know in advance. The meal is included in the tour price, with no extra charge.

Alcoholic beverages are not included and must be paid for separately.

Discover Gunma’s flavors through the host’s favorite bowl of ramen.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Exit through the South Exit ticket gates of Minami-Senju Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. Once you reach the sidewalk, you will see the road directly in front of you. I will be waiting for you there with my car.

End point

Exit through the South Exit ticket gates of Minami-Senju Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. Once you reach the sidewalk, you will see the road directly in front of you. I will be waiting for you there with my car.

Pickup details

Exit through the South Exit ticket gates of Minami-Senju Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. Once you reach the sidewalk, you will see the road directly in front of you. I will be waiting for you there with my car.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Under Japanese law, infants and young children cannot ride on an adult’s lap in the vehicle.
As this tour involves visiting multiple food establishments, it is not recommended for people with food allergies.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.