Panoramic Cycling
You can bring your bike right in! By using “the cycle train” operated by Joshin Dentetsu Railway.
You can enjoy the mountains of Nishijoushu while cycling from Shimonita Station to Kozu Farm.
And also the mountains including Mt. Arafune, small villages scattered around, the World Heritage Arafune Wind Cave, and hot springs on the way back.
A 70km round trip cycling tour from Shimonita Station to Kozu Farm in Japan.
Using the old Route 254, there are many places to visit such as small villages scattered around, Lake Arafune, Mt. Arafune including the Matterhorn of Nishijoushu, Mt. Ozawa, the remains of the Shimonita War, and a one-day hot spring facility (Arafune no Yu).
It is also a great place to train for hill climbing. If you have the stamina, you can climb further from Kozu Farm to the border of the prefecture for a spectacular view.
Route and Model Plan (including rest time)
Takasaki station
(About 60 minutes)
Shimointa Station
（About 180 minutes）
Kozu Farm
（About 60 minutes）
Arafune no Yu
（About 100 minutes）
Shimointa Station
（About 60 minutes）
Takasaki station
Route from Shimonita Station to Kozu Farm
Information
All trains bound for Shimonita departing from Takasaki at 7:10am to 2:27pm
All trains bound for Takasaki departing from Shimonita at 7:25am to 2:40pm
Height difference: 260m-880m
