Kusatsu Onsen: Best Time to Visit, Dec–Mar | Trailwind

DestinationJapanBest time to visit Kusatsu Onsen: Dec–Mar. Japan's most acidic major spring, so hot it is cooled by hand with wooden paddles in a performance called…

Best time: Dec–Mar

Set in: Japan

In season: ~1°C high

Climate: -9–24°C

Currency: JPY

Language: Japanese

Timezone: UTC+09:00

Best time to visitAim for Dec–Mar, the 4 months that line up best.Featured in

The World's Great Hot Springs

Pairs well with

Jigokudani Monkey Park, 11 mi away

Hakuba, 41 mi away

Nikko, 61 mi away

Suginami, 86 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Kusatsu Onsen?The best time to visit Kusatsu Onsen is Dec–Mar, in Japan.Where is Kusatsu Onsen?Kusatsu Onsen is in Japan.What is Kusatsu Onsen known for?Japan's most acidic major spring, so hot it is cooled by hand with wooden paddles in a performance called yumomi.Keep exploring

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