Ura-Kusatsu Jizo Hot Spring Plaza & Public Footbaths, Gunma

About this place

Live Relaxation Stream | Ura-Kusatsu Jizo Hot Spring Plaza & Public Footbaths, Gunma, Japan. Located in the revitalized Ura-Kusatsu district just a short stroll from Yubatake, the Jizo Spring Plaza offers a tranquil, modern pedestrian sanctuary. Built around the historic Jizo-no-Yu thermal spring, the square features beautiful timber-decked stairways, an open-air public footbath (Ashiyu), and a dedicated hand-bath (Teyu), inviting visitors to unwind peacefully away from the main crowds.

The cobblestone walkways surrounding the plaza host chic modern cafes and boutique dessert shops. Indulge in creamy Kusatsu Onsen pudding crafted with rich Gunma milk, sip fragrant pour-over specialty coffee on the wooden viewing deck, and dip your feet in the warm mineral waters beneath ambient lantern lighting.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Peaceful Ura-Kusatsu Retreat: Escape the busy tourist center in a serene wooden-decked plaza built over historic Jizo springs.

▸ Soothing Foot and Hand Baths: Relax in free open-air thermal footbaths and handbaths fed directly by volcanic springs.

▸ Artisan Cafes & Local Pudding: Savor velvety Kusatsu milk puddings and hand-dripped artisan coffee on sunlit terrace benches.