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Shimonita Access
Using car, train or public transportation
From Karuizawa
Get on the Joshinetsu Expressway at the Karuizawa IC and get off at the Shimonita IC. About 5 min
Access from Nagano
Get off at the Saku IC, take National Route 254 toward Shimonita/Tomioka, about 60 minutes.
Train – Joshin Dentetsu Railway
On Platform No.0 at JR Takasaki Station, take Joshin Dentetsu Railway. Takasaki Station to Sendaira Station (55 min)
Shimonita Journey
World Heritage ! The Blessing Of The Earth ! Industrial Heritage ! HISTORY & Food Culture !
For more detailMt. Myougi Tourist Information
6 million years old mountain. Mount Myogi is a much older volcano compared to Mount Fuji.
For more detailSightseeing around Michi-no-eki Shimonita
Introduction to sightseeing in the surrounding area - nature, culture, and world heritage sites
For more detailShimonita Topics
Latest Information
2021.5.5 Shimonita Journey
Arafune Cold Storage
2021.5.5 Blessing of Earth
Shimonita Geopark
2021.5.4 History & Culture
Suwa Shrine
2021.5.4 History & Culture
The Battle of Shimonita
2021.5.4 Industrial Heritage
Nakaosaka Iron Mine and Ironworks
2021.5.4 Blessing of Earth
Mt. Myogi
2021.5.4 Blessing of Earth