Komakusa : Queen Of Alpine Plants

On Mt. Shirane, you can enjoy alpine plants Komakusa(Dicentra peregrina) until the end of August. Shirane is in Kusatsu-machi, Gunma prefecture. Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan's three top hot springs. You can enjoy mountain climbing and hot springs.

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In Japan, Komakusa(Dicentra peregrina) is called "queen of alpine plants" because of its beautiful flowers and growing in harsh natural environments.

On Mt. Kusatsu-Shiranesan in Gumma Prefecture, you can enjoy Komakusa until the end of August. You can go to the top of the mountain by a ropeway or bus, but you have to walk to a habitat of Komakusa, so you need to prepare for hiking.

You can see other pretty alpine plants in the course, and it is a very enjoyable hiking course.

Another Way To Enjoy Kusatsu

After the hiking at Mt. Kusatsu-Shiranesan, You can have a wonderful experience.
Kusatsu Onsen is one of the three major hot springs in Japan. The hot springs are springing abundantly.