Kusatsu Onsen is a resort town in the mountains that offers beauty, culture and relaxation.
Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo is one of the busiest crosswalks in the world. The sushi, the temples, the markets, the gardens. There are many reasons that Tokyo, the capital of Japan, attracts so many visitors — 30 million tourists in 2018, according to the tourism minister.
The city is experiencing an overwhelming number of tourists. The figures almost tripled from 2013 to 2017 . It’s crowded. And with the 2020 Olympics coming to Tokyo, it’s only going to get more so. Summertime draws the largest crowds, so the best time of the year to visit is between September and November or between March and April. Lesser-known Kusatsu Onsen lures mostly Japanese tourists
This popular vacation spot for those who live in Japan, set 1,200 meters above sea level amid stunning mountain landscapes in Gunma Prefecture, doesn’t appear to have been discovered by many outside of the country — yet. But it has drawn tired, aching and stressed-out Japanese visitors since the late 1800s, when German doctor Erwin von Baelz recommended the waters’ health benefits .
Also popular are the free foot baths throughout the center of town. There’s also one bath spot, Therme Therme, where visitors wear their bathing suits.
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