Isobe, Annaka, Gunma Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Isobe Park, a scenic retreat near JR Isobe Station overlooking the Usui River, offers a tranquil escape with literary significance. Explore the Teshita Suzume Shrine and Isobe Onsen Hall, then wander the park to discover monuments dedicated to renowned poets and writers like Takuji Ote, Saijo Muro, Hakushu Kitahara, Sakutaro Hagiwara, and Kijo Murakami. Don't miss the stone monument marking Isobe Onsen as the birthplace of the onsen symbol. Just a 3-minute walk from Isobe Station, it's an ideal spot for a peaceful stroll and literary exploration, especially enjoyable in the morning.