Shimonita Highlights
Current Highlights
Prefectural Forest Park Sakura no Sato
Gunma Prefectural Forest Park Sakura no Sato has entered cherry blossom season. From early to late April, visitors can enjoy approximately 4,000 cher...
Learn moreKozu Farm Flower Festival
Free Kozu Farm Jersey Soft-Serve Milk Distribution (Limited to 1,000 servings), and more...
Learn moreShimonita Hydrangea Garden
The garden features about 20,000 hydrangea plants and approximately 1,200 crape myrtle trees, making it one of the largest hydrangea gardens in the Ka...
Learn moreWelcome to Shimonita Town
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Shimonita Geopark
Selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Geological Sites. Rich in geological wonders, including volcanic activity from 9.5 million years ago and the World Heritage Site Arafune Cold Storage Ruins. Don’t miss it!
Shimonita Access
Using car, train or public transportation
Access from Karuizawa
Approximately 35 minutes from Usui-Karuizawa IC, or about 5 minutes from Shimonita IC.
Access from Nagano
Exit at the Saku IC, take National Route 254 toward Shimonita/Tomioka, about 60 minutes.
Train – Joshin Dentetsu Railway
From JR Takasaki Station, take the Joshin Dentetsu Railway from Platform 0 (approx. 50 minutes). Get off at Sendaira Station, then walk about 12 minutes.
Access by Express Bus
For detailed timetables and fare information, please refer to the official schedule.
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 detailShimonita Journey
World Heritage ! The Blessing Of The Earth ! Industrial Heritage ! HISTORY & Food Culture !
For more detailMt. Myogi 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 Official Social Media
Here are all our official social media accounts.
2025年5月5日(日)現在
— DMO Shimonita (@DMOShimonita) May 5, 2025
県立森林公園「さくらの里」開花状況
・八重桜(ヨウキヒ) 終わり
・八重桜(カンザン) 終わり頃
・ヤエベニシダレ 終わり
・ソメイヨシノ 終わり
桜は終わりを迎えていますが現在ツツジが綺麗に咲いています
*開園時間 8:30〜17:00
*入園料・駐車場 無料 pic.twitter.com/fdXW8CTgEq