Kusatsu Onsen Manju
Steam-cooked buns (manju) made using the natural hot spring steam of Kusatsu โ a beloved resort souvenir sold fresh from street stalls around the Yubatake, eaten while still warm.
Gunma Wagyu Beef & Yakiniku
Gunma is a major cattle-raising prefecture producing premium Jomo Beef (ไธๅท็). Yakiniku restaurants across Maebashi and Takasaki serve this highly marbled local wagyu at prices well below Tokyo.
Mizusawa Udon
One of Japan's three great udon varieties โ silky smooth flat noodles made with the pure water of Ikaho's mountains, served chilled on a lacquer tray with dipping sauce and sesame.
Gunma Apple & Fruit Orchards
The Agatsuma and Tone river valleys are lined with apple, pear, and plum orchards offering pick-your-own experiences from August through November โ a popular autumn countryside outing.
Gunma Konnyaku (Konjac)
Gunma produces 90% of Japan's konnyaku (konjac jelly). Try it in traditional oden stew, grilled on a stick with miso, or as sashimi konnyaku โ a surprisingly versatile local staple.