Gunma - Introduction

Gunma... to me, it was just a country side we don't normally go...

...Until I went to this good-old Japanese traditional style inn village.

I misunderstood Gunma all the while...


Before I go on, here's Gunma basic info!

From Wiki:

One of only eight landlocked prefectures in Japan, Gunma is the northwestern-most prefecture of the Kantō plain. Except for the central and southeast areas, where most of the population is concentrated, it is mostly mountainous.

Actually that's about it and it was my impression all the while till recent.

Here's the direction from Tokyo.

Gunma is a countryside closer to Tokyo.


We went to Gunma because... we wanted to see "snow" in December.

In Kanto area, usually it's January or February to see snow.
But it cost a lot to go farther places like Hokkaido or Tohoku..

So, I searched internet and found the interesting place in Gunma.

It's called "Kayabuki-no-sato, Hatago".
Actually, I found in one of Japanese tour.

"Kayabuki" means "thatched".
So, this place is a village of thatched roof old style Japanese houses.
They converted old style Japanese house into Japanese Inn.

I didn't know Gunma has such old style Japanese houses.
And it's mountain area, so we may be able to see some snow falling if we are lucky!

I've decided to go to this place. :)