World Heritage Arafune Wind Cave & Kozu Farm Tour

Railway (JR Joetsu or Hokuriku Shinkansen): Approx. 60 min

Railway (Joshin Dentetsu Railway) : Approx. 60 min

TAXI : Approx.5 min to Shimonita Town History Museum

Taxi companies are located near the station:
Joshin Hire Co. and Seiwa Taxi Co.

Learn about the history of Arafune Wind Cave, Shimonita and Japan.

Time Required: Approx. 30 min

TAXI : Approx.35 min to Arafune Wind Cave

The Arafune Wind Cave, the largest of its kind in Japan, is the site of a silkworm egg storage facility. Because of its historical value, the wind cave is registered as UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE Site. It is a rare historical site that still maintains the same cold wind environment as when it was in operation, with a cool breeze of around 2 degrees Celsius even in summer.

Time Required: Approx. 30 min

With a history of over 120 years, it is the oldest Western-style dairy farm in Japan. Every day around 1:00 p.m., more than 100 cows form a large line and walk from the pasture to the milking parlor, which is a sight to behold.

*Please refrain from visiting guests from countries where foot-and-mouth disease has occurred.

Time Required: Approx. 30 min

TAXI : Approx.40 min to Shimonita Station