Off The Beaten Path around Tokyo | Things to do in Mt.Akagi and Kiryu

If you are tired of the over crowded tourist spots, why not take a two-day trip to Kiryu and Akagiyama, where you can fully immerse yourself in the nature and authentic traditional culture of Japan.
This tour is a plan filled with the charms of Kiryu and Mt. Akagi discovered by Pro-French speaking guide who was brought up in France and is currently guiding in Japan for over 100 days in a year.
In this tour, you will be taken to Kiryu city at foothills of Mt. Akagi which is 2 hours away from Tokyo. There is a legend about God residing at Mt. Akagi and Kiryu is famous as the production centre of Kimono along with Nishijin of Kyoto. It is packed with tradition, history, and nature, but it is still not well known by foreigners, so you can spend time leisurely. We will mainly use e-bikes that can easily run on mountain roads.
The highlights of tour's first day: the unexplored ramen shop, the temple where you can find the treasures of the Mt. Akagi's legends, and Kimono's hometown and retro town, Kiryu.
The second day, if you stay at the Shukubo, Temple Lodging, your day begins with the temple's daily routine, Otsutome. There is no doubt that you will get the sacred power if you get up early. After breakfast, the tour can be customised as per your likings and the season. You can either go to Mt. Akagi's summit with two lakes namely, Onuma and Konuma (you can listen to the realistic legend at the temple on the first day) or go to Gunma Flower Park, which is famous for its flowers and winter illuminations. If you are interested in kimonos, you should explore the kimono spots in Kiryu city.
Since it is an e-bike trip, you can freely combine the spots you want to visit as you wish. Let's go and enjoy around the unique spots of Mt.Akagi and Kiryu to the fullest!
For more information
www.guruguruguide.com/plan/28