♨ OnsenKusatsu Onsen
Tokyo & Around ・ Kusatsu, Gunma
♨ Day use Adults ¥800, children (age 3 to elementary school) ¥400 (as of October 2026)
Private baths
Tokyo Weather Guide
Kusatsu Onsen Weather & What to Wear
Kusatsu, Yubatake, Sainokawara
One of Japan's best-known hot spring towns, with steam rising from the Yubatake (hot water field) in the center of town. At about 1,200 m above sea level, it's snow country, with about 70–90 cm of snow on the ground in winter. Summers are cool, with highs around 24°C.
- January low
- −7.8℃
- August high
- 24.2℃
- Max snow depth
- 94cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today3 PMSunny☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 6 PMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 9 PMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 AMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 AMSunny☂ 0%0–2m/s
- 9 AMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 12 PMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 PMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 PMSunny☂ 0%0–2m/s
- 9 PMCloudy☂ 0%0–2m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period. There is no 3-hourly temperature forecast for this area, so temperatures are not shown.
- Today10/22(Thu)Sunny☂ 10%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny☂ 0%
- 10/24(Sat)Cloudy, rain at times☂ 80%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, rain at times☂ 60%Reliability B
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, rain at times☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, rain at times☂ 60%Reliability B
- 10/28(Wed)Cloudy, sunny at times☂ 30%Reliability A
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- There is no temperature forecast point for this area, so temperatures are not shown.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Kusatsu Onsen
For snowy hot springs and skiing
In January and February you can enjoy the Yubatake in the snow, and the ski resort near the hot spring town is at its peak.
Climate
Kusatsu Onsen Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Monthly max snow depth (cm)
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −0.4℃ | −7.8℃ | 68.5mm | 73cm | Full winter gearDown coat, thermal layers, gloves, hat, snow boots |
| Feb | 0.7℃ | −7.8℃ | 66.1mm | 94cm | Full winter gearDown coat, thermal layers, gloves, hat, snow boots |
| Mar | 4.7℃ | −4.5℃ | 90.6mm | 77cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| Apr | 11.5℃ | 1.1℃ | 106.2mm | 31cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| May | 17.0℃ | 6.5℃ | 150.7mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Jun | 19.6℃ | 11.1℃ | 218.3mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Jul | 23.4℃ | 15.5℃ | 263.5mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Aug | 24.2℃ | 16.2℃ | 236.8mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 19.8℃ | 12.3℃ | 254.6mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Oct | 14.5℃ | 6.0℃ | 162.5mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Nov | 9.1℃ | 0.4℃ | 63.9mm | 3cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Dec | 2.9℃ | −4.8℃ | 60.4mm | 37cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
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Seasons
Kusatsu Onsen Through the Seasons
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Spring
Mar–MayThe snow melts by around April. Spring skiing is sometimes possible until early April.
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Summer
Jun–AugHighs of about 20–24°C — a cool highland climate where even in summer you'll want long sleeves in the morning and evening.
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Autumn
Sep–NovThe surrounding mountains turn color from mid to late October. By November, morning temperatures drop to around 0°C.
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Winter
Dec–FebSnow depth can top 90 cm at its deepest. A beautiful season for open-air baths in the snow and the Yubatake lit up at night.
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Attractions
Attractions in Kusatsu Onsen
ZooKusatsu Tropical Wonderland
Tokyo & Around ・ Kusatsu Onsen
This privately run zoo in the Kusatsu Onsen hot spring town is known as the highest-altitude zoo in Japan. Inside a 15 m-tall dome heated by hot spring water, a subtropical climate lets you see tropical plants and animals even in chilly Kusatsu.
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Kusatsu Onsen
🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Plan Your Trip
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Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Kusatsu station; actual weather varies from year to year.
