Shimonita Highlights
Current Highlights
8th Traditional Culture Showcase Performance
Due to the declining and aging population, preserving Shimonita’s traditional culture has become increasingly challenging. To pass these traditions on...
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.
Shimonita Access
Using car, train or public transportation
Approximately 35 minutes from Usui-Karuizawa IC, or about 5 minutes from Shimonita IC.
Exit at the Saku IC, take National Route 254 toward Shimonita/Tomioka, about 60 minutes.
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.
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
風、薫る。初夏の牧場へ！
— DMO Shimonita (@DMOShimonita) May 17, 2026
神津牧場 花まつり2026
開催中です✨
2026年5月17日10：00〜15：00
入場無料、無料サービス・体験いっぱい pic.twitter.com/TDQG88H0xy
