Kawafuru Onsen: Day Trip from Tokyo (144 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kawafuru Onsen is a hot spring in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture, about 144 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Hot spring |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 川古温泉 |
| Location | Minakami, Gunma Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minakami Station – about 7.8 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 144 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 243 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 252 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.75856, 138.88525 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.kawafuru.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Minakami Station, about 7.8 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (川古温泉) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sarugakyō Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- House of Folktales and Kamishibai – Museum, about 3 km away
- Mount Azumaya – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Norn Minakami Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 5 km away
- Mount Ōmine – Mountain, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.