In Gunma Prefecture, here's your chance to get up close and personal with Mt Asama – so close, you could almost touch it. Formed in 1783 by Asama's last violent eruption, this 'Hurled by Demons' Park has a surreal landscape of jagged, hardened magma juxtaposed with verdant green fields; volcanic soil is extremely fertile. Enquire at the Karuizawa Tourist Association office for bus fares and times.
