Family onsen
Onsen with kids in Gunma
Hot springs are one of the best slow afternoons you can have with children in Japan — once you know the rules. Everything here is written for families with young kids: which baths welcome them, what to do about tattoos and diapers, and how the famous towns really go with little ones in tow.
Kusatsu with a Baby or Toddler: Strollers, Nursing Rooms & the Easy Wins
Doing Kusatsu with an under-three: where a stroller actually works, where to nurse and change, the ¥100 bus, and why the right inn does most of the hard work for you.
Kusatsu with Kids: Health, Pharmacies & Emergencies
What to know before you need it in Kusatsu: the town's pediatric clinic, the emergency hospital, the phone lines that work in English, and why to pack your child's regular medicines.
Kusatsu Onsen with Kids: A Gunma Local's Guide
Gunma's most famous onsen town, done the with-kids way by a local — tattoo-friendly baths, the stops that work with a stroller, and the access and medical notes English guides skip.
A Rainy Day in Kusatsu with Kids: Indoor Stops That Actually Work
What to do in Kusatsu when it rains: the reliable indoor stops, hands-on options, and old-school fun near the Yubatake — so a wet mountain day still works with kids.
Where to Stay in Kusatsu with Kids: Choosing a Family Ryokan
How to pick a Kusatsu inn for a family — private baths, room-served meals, baby kit and allergy handling — plus the honest truth about 'baby-welcome' labels.
Onsen with kids in Japan: tattoos, ages & etiquette
Can kids go in an onsen? What about tattoos, diapers, and shy toddlers? A plain-English guide to the rules and etiquette so your first family bath goes smoothly.