Popular places to take photos in Gunma Prefecture

List of photography spots in Gunma Prefecture

Gunma Prefecture is home to a natural environment surrounded by mountains, an abundance of hot spring resorts, and spectacular scenic spots that change their appearance with the seasons. Easily accessible from central Tokyo by Shinkansen bullet train or car, Gunma is an ideal area for a day trip or weekend getaway.

In spring, the "Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura (Thousand Cherry Trees)" and the "Koinobori no Sato Festival" offer a relaxing view of flowers and swaying in the wind. In summer, the marshlands of "Ozegahara" spread their greenery all over, and visitors can feel the coolness and openness of the highlands. In autumn, visitors can enjoy the brilliantly colored autumn leaves of Mt. In winter, the snowy landscape of Kusatsu Onsen and Manza Onsen and the steamy atmosphere of Manza Onsen create a fantastic atmosphere that warms both body and soul.

The scenery created by the waterfront and nature, such as the "Megane Bridge at Usui Pass" and "Okushiman Lake," is also popular. Just a short distance from the hot spring resort, you can encounter beautiful scenery that you will want to capture in your photographs.

Gunma Prefecture's scenic spots are recommended for those who want to refresh themselves while feeling close to nature, for those who are looking for a quiet destination, and for those who love photography. Why not spend a memorable moment surrounded by mountain air, murmuring rivers, and the warmth of hot springs?

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Akahori Iris Garden | Beautiful Irises Viewed from the Side

This photo was taken at the Akahori Iris Garden, where I captured a beautifully shaped iris from the side to convey the flower’s contours and three-dimensionality.
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Akahori Iris Garden | Irises Drenched in Dew

This photo was taken at the Akahori Iris Garden to capture the droplets of water on the beautiful iris flowers, highlighting their fresh, dewy texture.
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Akahori Iris Garden | An Iris Garden Stretching Out Under a Cloudy Sky

This photo was taken at the Akahori Iris Garden, capturing the iris garden stretching out beneath a cloudy sky as a serene seasonal scene.
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Rakuzanen (Amaraku Town, Gunma)|Beautiful kakitsubata surrounded by light

This photo was taken at Rakuzanen (Ganraku-cho, Gunma) with light from the side of a beautifully shaped kakitsubata.
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Rakuzanen (Amaraku Town, Gunma)|Reflection of water lilies

This photo was taken at Rakuzanen (Amaraku-cho, Gunma), where beautiful water lilies reflect in the pond.
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Rakuzanen (Ganraku-cho, Gunma)|Quiet scenery of water lilies reflected in a pond

This photo was taken at Rakuzanen (Ganraku-cho, Gunma) with a slightly pulled back composition of a reflection of water lilies.
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Rakuzanen (Amaraku Town, Gunma)|Kakitsubata viewed from a short distance away

This photo was taken at Rakuzanen (Ganraku-cho, Gunma) from a short distance away from the Kakitsubata flowers.
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Rakuzanen (Ganraku-cho, Gunma)|Low angle water lilies

This photo was taken at Rakuzanen (Ganraku-cho, Gunma) and shows water lilies from a low angle.
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Kakitsubata blooming around a pond in Rakuzanen (Amaraku-cho, Gunma)

This photo was taken at Rakuzanen (Ganraku-cho, Gunma) with a low angle horizontal composition of kakitsubata around a pond.
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Rakuzanen (Amaraku-cho, Gunma)|Japanese style garden with kakitsubata and pavilion

This photo was taken at Rakuzanen (Amaraku-cho, Gunma), a Japanese-style garden with kakitsubata and a pavilion.
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Rakuzanen (Amaraku Town, Gunma)|Fantastic water lilies half submerged in a pond

This photo was taken at Rakuzanen (Ganraku-cho, Gunma), a fantastic view of water lilies half submerged in a pond.
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Rakuzanen (Amaraku Town, Gunma)|Kakitsubata and pavilion taken with a wide-angle lens

This photo was taken at Rakuzanen (Ganraku-cho, Gunma) with a wide-angle view of the kakitsubata and the pavilion.
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Rakuzanen (Ganraku-cho, Gunma)|Scenery of water lilies spreading all over the pond

This photo was taken at Rakuzanen (Ganraku-cho, Gunma), where many water lilies bloom all over the pond.
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Rakuzanen (Amaraku-cho, Gunma)|Garden scenery of blue sky and kakitsubata

This photo was taken at Rakuzanen (Amaraku-cho, Gunma), showing the beautiful kakitsubata blooming around the pond and the expansive blue sky.
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Norn Minakami Flower Garden|Fields of daffodils spreading on a slope

This photo was taken at the Norn Minakami Flower Garden, showing a field of daffodils all around and the building below.
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Akagi Plateau SA|Swallow chicks under a blue sky

This photo was taken at Akagi Kogen SA of a swallow chick on the roof and the blue sky.
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Akagi Plateau SA|Swallow chick facing sideways

This photo was taken at Akagi Kogen SA, showing a swallow chick on the roof turning sideways.
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Norn Minakami Flower Garden|Tulips and objects in full bloom

This photo was taken at the Norn Minakami Flower Garden, showing a tulip field in full bloom and garden objects.
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Norn Minakami Flower Garden|Field of white daffodils and mountains in the distance

This photo was taken at the Norn Minakami Flower Garden, looking down from above at the pure white daffodils, the buildings below, and the mountains in the distance.
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Norn Minakami Flower Garden|Daffodil field and building overlooking

This photo was taken at the Norn Minakami Flower Garden, looking down from the top of the mountain at the daffodil field and the buildings below.
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