Shimonita Highlights

Current Highlights

Prefectural Forest Park Sakura no Sato

Early to late April

Gunma Prefectural Forest Park Sakura no Sato has entered cherry blossom season. From early to late April, visitors can enjoy approximately 4,000 cher...

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Kozu Farm Flower Festival

Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Free Kozu Farm Jersey Soft-Serve Milk Distribution (Limited to 1,000 servings), and more...

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Shimonita Hydrangea Garden

Monday, June 2 to Sunday, June 29, 2025

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...

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Welcome to Shimonita Town

Look / Eat / Buy / Stay

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 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

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.

Access from the Tokyo area

Take the Joshinetsu Expressway and exit at Shimonita IC. About 5 min

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 Official Social Media

Here are all our official social media accounts.