Shimonita Geopark

    In Shimonita, you can feel the dynamic changes of the earth with the "Rootless Mountain (Atokura Clippe)," one of the 100 best geological features in Japan, and the traces of volcanic activity that occurred approximately 9.5 million years ago. In addition, there are historical and industrial legacies that utilize Shimonita's unique topography and underground resources, including the World Heritage Site Arafune Wind Cave.

    The 51st Shimonita Konnyaku Summer Festival

    The 51st Shimonita Konnyaku Summer Festival in 2022 will be held only with fireworks and the plaza events and food stalls cancelled due to corona virus infection. We hope that everyone will come and enjoy the summer fireworks display in Shimonita.

    Shimonita Autumn Festival

    Winners of the Shimonita Autumn Festival Photo Contest!

    Shimonita Hydrangea Garden

    Shimonita Hydrangea Garden, located at the eastern entrance of the town near the Shimonita Interchange, is one of the largest hydrangea gardens in the Kanto region, with approximately 20,000 hydrangea and 1,200 sarusuberi trees planted on an area of approximately 3 hectares.

    “Kozu Farm Flower Festival”

    For the first time in two years, Kozu Farm, the oldest western-style ranch in Japan, will hold its first “Flower Festival” since the Meiji Era!

    Welcome to Shimonita Town

    Shimonita Town Tourism Association

    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.

    Mount Myougi

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

    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 Geopark

    The 100 best geological sites in Japan, traces of volcanic activity about 9.5 million years ago, the World Heritage Arafune Wind Cave, and so much to see!

    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.

    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

    Timetable & Prices

    Shimonita Geopark

    In Shimonita, you can feel the dynamic changes of the earth with the "Rootless Mountain (Atokura Klippe)," one of the 100 best geological features in Japan, and the traces of volcanic activity that occurred approximately 9.5 million years ago. In addition, there are historical and industrial legacies that utilize Shimonita's unique topography and underground resources, including the World Heritage Site Arafune Wind Cave.

    For more detail

    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 SNS

    Collected official SNS