Welcome to Shimonita Town

    Shimonita Town Tourism Association

    Mount Myougi

    6 million years old mountain. Mount Myogi is a much older volcano compared to Mount Fuji.

    Prefectural Forest Park Sakura no Sato

    Located at the foot of the southern face of Mt. Myogi, This park is reminiscent of Shangri-La with about 5,000 cherry trees of 45 varieties blooming on its vast grounds.

    Shimonita Station

    Terminal Station of Joshin Dentetsu Railway

    Michi-no-eki Shimonita

    12 min walk from Sendaira Station (Joshin Dentetsu Railway)
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    Welcome to Shimonita Town

    Look / Eat / Buy / Stay

    Shimonita Journey

    Explorer Shimonita ! World Heritage ! The Blessing Of The Earth ! Industrial Heritage ! History & Food Culture !

    Michi-no-eki Shimonita

    Food court, sales of local specialties, road and tourist information, and a rest area.

    Nishi-Joshu Mobility

    Journeys to Nishi-Joshu uses public transportation used by local people.

    Mt. Myougi Torist Information

    6 million years old mountain. Mount Myogi is a much older volcano compared to Mount Fuji.

    Local Specialities

    Local specialties and products of Shimonita Town.

    Event & Experience

    Here's a guide to events and experiences you can enjoy in Shimonita Town!

    Eat & Buy

    Eat and Buy ! Restaurants, specialties, lunch boxes, and souvenirs from Shimonita Town !

    Shimonita Sightseeing

    A treasure of nature! Enjoy in Shimonita Town! Learn! Play! and more!

    Accommodation

    Shimonita Accommodation & Hot Springs

    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.

    Access from the Tokyo area

    Get off at the Shimonita IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway. About 5 min

    Train – Joshin Dentetsu Railway

    On Platform No.0 at JR Takasaki Station, take Joshin Dentetsu Railway. Takasaki Station to Sendaira Station (55 min)

    Access by Express Bus

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    Shimonita Journey

    World Heritage ! The Blessing Of The Earth ! Industrial Heritage ! HISTORY & Food Culture !

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    Mt. Myougi Tourist Information

    6 million years old mountain. Mount Myogi is a much older volcano compared to Mount Fuji.

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    Nishi-Joshu Mobility

    Journeys to Nishi-Joshu uses public transportation.

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    Sightseeing around Michi-no-eki Shimonita

    Introduction to sightseeing in the surrounding area - nature, culture, and world heritage sites

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    Shimonita Topics

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    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

    Kozu Farm

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