鶴舞う形の群馬県、その北西部に位置し、六合村・嬬恋村・長野原町・志賀高原に囲　　　まれた、東西9㎞南北8kmの小さな町です。
　 町内の至る所に湧き出る源泉は大小100余ヶ所。自然湧出量は日本一で毎分32,000ℓ、1日に約4,600万ℓで、ドラム缶にして約23万本にも及んでいます。
　 草津温泉は、温泉の原点であり、理想でもある「泉質主義」（一、自然湧出泉として湯量日本一です。一、源泉かけ流しの天然温泉です。一、強力な殺菌力を誇る温泉です。）を宣言し、泉質を大切にしています。

Kusatsu is situated in northwest Gunma Prefecture. It is a small town, extending 9 km from east to west and 8 km from north to south. It is surrounded by the villages/towns of Kuni, Naganohara, Tsumagoi and the Shiga Plateau.
Some 100 springs within the town produce an extraordinary amount of hot water, approximately 32,000 litres a minute or 46 million litres a day, enough to fill some 230,000 drums. This is the highest natural hot spring water output in Japan. Because of the high output, and because the high temperature of the water makes additional heating unnecessary, source water (without any adjustments or dilution) has been used for bathing since ancient times. Also, the spring water is highly acidic, which gives it excellent antibacterial qualities. Kusatsu Town has made a commitment to the strict preservation of spring quality.

◆熱の湯～湯もみと踊り～　Yumomi Show and Dance at "Netsu no Yu"

　草津バスターミナルから徒歩5分
　湯畑にある熱の湯では、“草津よいとこ一度はおいで・・・”の草津節を湯もみ唄として、踊りと共に紹介しています。

A 5 minute walk from the bus terminal
The yumomi is based on the old tradition of using large wooden paddles to cool the water before entering. This show at Netsu no Yu near the Yubatake introduces visitors to the traditional Kusatsu folk song and dance.

◆大滝乃湯　"Otaki no Yu" Public Bath

　草津バスターミナルから徒歩15分
　古風な木造りの浴場で、温泉情緒を堪能できる日帰り温泉施設。大浴場、露天風呂、あわせ湯、打たせ湯など人気です。

A 15 minute walk from the bus terminal
Visitors can experience the true onsen atmosphere in this old style wooden bath house comprising beautiful outdoor and indoor baths as well as the traditional bathing techniques of Awase Yu and Utase Yu.

◆草津ビジターセンター 　Kusatsu Visitors’ Centre

　草津バスターミナルから徒歩１５分
　草津町を取り巻く火山、温泉を中心に、自然の仕組みや歴史が、まとめて展示されています。通年開館（木曜休館）

A 15 minute walk from the bus terminal
This centre not only introduces Kusatsu’s famous hot springs but also the rich flora and fauna in the volcanic Mt. Shirane range. Open all year (closed Thursdays).

◆白根火山ロープウェイ　 Mt. Shirane Ropeway

　草津温泉街から車で１５分
　殺生河原山麓駅の標高1,500m.地点より、2,000m.の山頂部への8分間､眼下に広がる草津高原の大パノラマを堪能できます。

A 15 minute drive from the bus terminal.
The Shirane Ropeway leading from the Sesshogawara Sanroku Station, from 1,500 metres above sea level up to the mountain top at 2,000 metres, offers great panoramic views of the highlands around Kusatsu all year round.

◆運動茶屋公園道の駅　 Undojaya Park Michi no Eki

　草津バスターミナルから徒歩１５分
　観光協会による総合案内所で様々な情報収集が可能な外、ベルツ記念館、姉妹都市の土産の並ぶ売店などがあります。

A 15 minute walk from the bus terminal
The Michi no Eki Visitors' Information Centre is a comprehensive resource for information about Kusatsu. The Baelz Museum offers information about the famous German doctor. There are also a number of shops selling goods from Kusatsu's sister cities.

◆西の河原露天風呂　 "Sai no Kawara" Outdoor Bath

　草津バスターミナルから徒歩20分
　草津一の大露天風呂。西の河原公園の奥にあり、冬はあたり一面を雪が覆い、木々や岩が被る綿帽子を眺めながらの雪見風呂は格別です。

A 20 minute walk from the bus terminal
The famous Sai no Kawara Outdoor Bath is located in the Sai no Kawara Park. Nestled among trees and rocks, the bath offers splendid views of the colourful foliage in fall and the snowscape in winter.

◆草津町温泉資料館　 Kusatsu Hot Spring Museum

　草津バスターミナル３階
　館内には、江戸時代の浴場風景や温泉感謝祭の紹介模型、草津温泉のできるまでを地質構造から解説した模型など、興味深い知識が得られます。

Bus Terminal, 3rd Floor
Through displays, photographs, videos and artifacts, this museum explains the historic significance of Kusatsu and its hot springs.

◆8月1～3日　草津温泉感謝祭
　 August 1-3 Kusatsu Hot Spring Appreciation Festival

　湯畑に特設ステージを設け、自然の恵み、草津の宝である温泉に、全町上げて感謝の意を表す祭典を行っております。

Every year the people of Kusatsu hold a 3-day festive celebration with dancing, music and traditional ceremonies to give thanks for the area's hot springs. The main attractions are the rites performed by the hot spring goddess, a young woman selected by the townspeople.

草津温泉までは、ＪＲ吾妻線、長野原草津口駅よりバスで25分、終点の草津温泉バスターミナルで下車。
お車の場合は、関越自動車道、渋川伊香保I.Cより国道353～145号線（50km）～292号線（10km）で1時間30分です。

By train: Take the JR Agatsuma Line to Naganohara Kusatsuguchi Station. From there it is a 25 minute bus ride to the final stop Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal.
By car: Take the Kanetsu Expressway, get off at the Shibukawa Ikaho Interchange and follow the National Routes 353-145 (50km) and then 292 (10km). It takes about 90 minutes from the Shibukawa Ikaho Interchange.