Minakami Onsen is a slightly run down but very pretty onsen area. It is located in the northern mountains of Gunma and although the township is fairly quiet there are some lovely little onsens in the area. Takaragawa Onsen is a highly recommended onsen. It is nestled in a valley alongside a river.
You walk outside amongst the trees to the sound of the river flowing by to get changed. There are about four large outdoor baths (rotenburo) of which the largest is mixed bathing. The water is lovely and the surrounds are stunning with the onsen being in a forest next to a river. In winter the snow adds to the atmosphere with lanterns capping everything off. This is a must visit.
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