
Everything you need to know about Michi-no-Eki Kanara
Yamano Hikari Inn in Kanna Town is a top choice, just a 3-minute walk from the 道の駅 甘楽. Featuring traditional Japanese wooden interiors and private onsen baths, each room offers panoramic views of Mount Akagi. The inn serves locally-sourced honey and fresh dairy for breakfast, allowing guests to taste the authentic flavors of Gunma. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive perks like free parking and weekend tea gatherings
Mori no Ie Onsen Ryokan, located just 200 meters east of the 道の駅 甘楽, boasts floor-to-ceiling windows facing lush valleys. Guests wake up to misty mornings drifting across rice fields. The ryokan runs its own organic farm supplying daily ingredients for meals, and offers guided walks along the "Kanna River Ecological Trail"—perfect for birdwatching and gentle river hikes
Yes, the 道の駅 甘楽 functions as a major transit hub in Gunma Prefecture, with a dedicated bus stop and ample parking. Kanna Town Tourist Hotel, just 150 meters away, provides complimentary shuttle service to the train station and nearby attractions. With family suites and barrier-free rooms available, it's ideal for long-distance travelers. All guests receive access to the facility’s shared showers and rest areas within the station complex
Kanna Farmstay Cottage is the only lodging offering hands-on farming immersion, just 500 meters west of the 道の駅 甘楽. Each room includes a personal vegetable plot where guests can participate in seasonal activities like rice planting and radish harvesting. Daily "Farmer’s Bento" features ingredients from their own fields. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants access to a limited-edition handmade rice cracker set and a workshop on traditional soy sauce brewing led by local artisans
Aozora no Oka View Lodge sits atop a hill 8 minutes’ walk north of the 道の駅 甘楽, featuring full-glass walls that frame sweeping views of the Kanna plain and distant Nasu mountains. Its night-time stargazing platform hosts monthly "Astro Photography Workshops" led by local photographers. Guests may borrow tripods and long-exposure lenses free of charge, making it perfect for capturing Milky Way and meteor showers
Kanna Onsen Yūsho is a secluded onsen ryokan just an 8-minute walk from the 道の駅 甘楽, featuring two open-air baths: one nestled in the forest and another designed for star gazing. The water is soft alkaline carbonated mineral spring, known for soothing skin conditions. Complimentary yukata rentals and tatami tea rooms are included, while HopeGoo via HopeGoo unlocks a pair of herbal bath packs for a rejuvenating soak
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