Gunma: Onsen Country with Neighborhood Mosques
Gunma, in northern Kanto, is Japan's onsen country — home to the famous hot spring town of Kusatsu and the UNESCO-listed Tomioka Silk Mill. Easily reached from Tokyo, it draws travelers seeking hot springs and mountain scenery.
In Gunma, Halal Gourmet Japan features Bangladeshi-Indian curry restaurants. One describes its signature butter chicken curry, naan made with flour grown in Gunma, and a curry tsukemen created with a ramen shop; another describes itself as a takeout specialist for curry and karaage. These restaurants are registered with halal-dedicated kitchenware and tableware and as pork-free.
For prayer, Gunma stands out for its community mosques with qibla direction and wudu facilities across the prefecture, including Jame Masjid (Isesaki Mosque), Masjid Darussalam (Sakaimachi Mosque), Kiryu Masjid and Masjid Quba (Tatebayashi Masjid) — a reassuring feature when planning a trip through the region.
From the steaming yubatake of Kusatsu to the Tomioka Silk Mill and the mountains beyond, use the Halal Gourmet Japan map to line up meals and prayer along your route through Gunma.
Content reviewed: August 20, 2026
