Gunma Living Snapshot
Landlocked in northern Kanto, Gunma is famous for some of Japan's best hot springs, mountain scenery, and easy access to Tokyo, all at a relaxed pace and modest cost.
Average monthly living expenses in the Kanto region are estimated at around ¥123,000 (excluding study costs), compared with a national average of ¥105,000. Rent averages about ¥51,000 versus ¥41,000 nationally.
Tuition Snapshot
Based on the long-term courses listed on our site, tuition is typically around ¥1,116,612, with many schools falling between ¥999,438 and ¥1,266,625.
Gunma is home to celebrated hot springs like Kusatsu, among the finest in Japan. Relaxing onsen towns are a short trip away from everyday student life.
Surrounded by mountains, Gunma offers hiking, skiing, and abundant nature through the seasons. It's ideal for students who enjoy the outdoors.
Gunma connects to Tokyo by train and shinkansen, so the capital is never far. Students get a calmer, cheaper base with the city within easy reach.
Living costs in Gunma are low and housing is spacious. The relaxed environment makes it easy to focus on studies without big-city pressure.