Kiryu hotels from HK$238

Escape the seasons at Kanto's largest indoor heated pool with its Caribbean-inspired wave pool and water slides. Float along the lazy river in a balmy 32°C while forgetting you're in Japan.

Explore architect Tadao Ando's insect sanctuary with its glass-domed butterfly greenhouse. Morning visits offer the best chance to see butterflies in flight and beetles in their recreated habitats.

This historic shrine honours Sugawara no Michizane, deity of learning, with buildings recognised as Important Cultural Properties. Visit during the monthly antique market or explore the surrounding preserved streets of old Kiryu.

This unique onsen centre connects directly to Mizunuma Station, offering hot spring baths with mountain views. Soak in mineral-rich waters before enjoying local Gunma cuisine at the on-site restaurant Satoyama Honjin.

This 15th-century Zen temple is famous for its polished floors that mirror vibrant autumn maples. Experience the meditative rock garden or visit during the summer Wind Chime Festival for a multisensory retreat.

This historic silk museum showcases Kiryu's renowned textile heritage through interactive exhibits and traditional looms. Try your hand at fabric dyeing or weaving during one of their engaging workshops.

This living museum preserves Kiryu's 1,300-year textile heritage with historical looms and demonstrations. Try traditional techniques in a hands-on workshop or browse locally crafted textiles in the shop.

This 1878 Western-style landmark offers a glimpse into Japan's Meiji-era modernization as an Important Cultural Property. Enjoy coffee in the café surrounded by antiques and nostalgic phonograph sounds.