TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER560 / KATASHINA

Japan · Gunma

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Katashina

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Photograph of Marunuma Kogen片品村
Local historyFirst-visit planCheck transport

Hi, I’m Tabi!

Katashina offers highlands and mountain-village produce in Gunma. Begin with Marunuma Kogen’s seasonal facilities or Roadside Station Oze Katashina. Treat summit hiking as a separate plan from visiting facilities.

This guide covers places within Katashina, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Photograph of Marunuma Kogen01

A first-visit stop

Marunuma Kogen

丸沼高原

A highland facility for mountain views and seasonal outdoor activities. The photo shows its ski area in winter 2023, rather than current snow. Distinguish green-season facilities from winter skiing and check ropeway, trail and equipment requirements.

Getting there
Check the operator’s current seasonal access guide; do not assume winter shuttles operate in other seasons.

Photograph of Roadside Station Oze Katashina02

A first-visit stop

Roadside Station Oze Katashina

道の駅 尾瀬かたしな

A roadside rest facility with Katashina produce and tourist information. The dining area, farm shop and outlook terrace may have different arrangements. The photo shows the exterior in 2018 and guarantees no current menu or facility operation.

Getting there
Check Oze-bound bus connections from Numata Station to Kamada, with current timetables and return services.

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Hanamame beans are a Katashina specialty used in cooked-bean dishes, sweets and puddings. Check actual availability and ingredients, including milk, egg and wheat allergens in puddings or bread. Recipes vary between products.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

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Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.