Western - Tourist Guide of Gunma Prefecture

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Tomioka
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Shimonita Town Office
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Joshu Onishi
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Kanna Carp Streammer Festival
Kanna Stream Festival
Manyo no Sato
Roadside Station
Ueno
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Fujido Cave
Apple Picking
Cherry Picking
Grape Picking
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Blueberry Picking
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Nanmoku Village
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Chushi-no-taki Falls
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Ueno Village Office
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Dinosaur Center
A Castle Town with Ties to the Head of the Oda Clan
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Blueberry Farm
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Orange Orchards
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Ueno Village
Optimum Natural Surroundings and
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Shimonita Town
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Fuji no Saku Oka
Lake Sannako
Tsuchi to
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Leeks, Konnyaku, and Shimonita Geopark
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Tanofuji Tourist
Strawberry Park
Lake Kannako
The Town of Dinosaurs and Carp Streamers
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Fujioka City Office
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A Village with the Peaceful, Vast Natural Surroundings
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Takayama-sha
Sericulture School
A City with World Heritage Sites
The Flower, Pass, and Railroad Heritage Village
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Fujioka City
Tomioka City
Takasaki-Shoka
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Kuragano
Ogawazeki
Samurai Residence and Nakakoji
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Gunma
Safari Park
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Kanra Town Office
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Sano-no-Watashi
Joshin Dentetsu
Chiijigaki Soba no Yakata
Nasuan
Koinobori no Sato
Oasis Nanmoku
Roadside Station
Nanmoku
Village
Colorful Japanese Wisteria and Winter
Cherry Blossoms
Hanadaka
Flower Hill
Lookout
Kanra Town
Mt. Kurotakisan
Fudoji Temple
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Annaka
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Myogi-jinja
Shrine
Mt. Myogisan
Mt. Myogisan
Panorama Park Myogi
Roadside
Usui-Karuizawa IC
Station
West Shimonita Onsen
Arafune no Yu
Haruna Fruit Road
Usui Silk
Reeling
Cooperative
Yokokawa
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Akima Plum Grove
Robai no Sato
Yokokawa SA
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Annakaharuna
Touge no Yu
Usui Pass Railway
Heritage Park
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The allure of Western Gunma lies in its diverse
features, ranging from urban areas- beginning
with Takasaki City (the gateway of Gunma)- to
mountainous areas with plenty of wildlife.
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Hachimanzuka
Sunflower Maze
Lake Kirizumiko
Kanagawa
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Mt. Harunasan
Takasaki
Western Gunma ❶
The Lucky Town
Takasaki
City
Misato Shibazakura Park
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Dosojin Statues of Kurabuchi
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There are 114 Dosojin (guardian deities of travelers) statues around Kurabuchi that were built by the villages long
ago. They are symbols of their wish for a peaceful life
and a safe journey for travelers.
Located on the northern tip of the vast Kanto Plain,
Takasaki City is one of Gunma’s major cities.
Byakue Dai-kannon and Cherry Blossoms
Haruna Fruit Road
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Many local fruit stalls stand along this road. You can
enjoy picking fruit such as Japanese nashi pears.
Red, pink and white carpet phlox are planted in a spiral pattern over the hillside.
This park is designed to resemble a pink hagoromo – a legendary robe of feathers belonging to an angel.
Best season: early April to early May
The Three Stelae of Kozuke (Kozuke Sanpi)
The White-Robed Goddess of Mercy statue stands 41.8m tall and weighs
roughly 6,000 tons. It is well known as a place of good luck for singles, as it is
said that visitors will be blessed with fortune in finding a suitable partner. In
spring, the blossoms of 3,000 cherry trees come into full bloom.
Best season: April
These three ancient stone monuments have been nominated
in Japan for UNESCO Memory of the World listing. They are
one of Japan’s most precious treasures for learning about our
ancestors’ lives.
Takasaki Pageant of Starlight
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Haruna-jinja Shrine
Downtown Takasaki sparkles with thousands of tiny lights from late November
to late December. The stunning view from the observation deck on the 21st
floor of City Hall is a must-see.
Lake Harunako
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This magnificent shrine is one of the most well-known
spiritual spots in the Kanto region. The amazing honden
(main sanctuary) blends in to the boulders surrounding it.
The shrine’s harmony with its natural surroundings is one
of its main charms. Haruna Shrine is even more alluring
under a veil of snow.
MAP／C-1
Enjoy everything from fishing to trekking. In summer a fireworks display takes place over the lake. Roughly 3,000 fireworks light up the night sky.
Hachimanzuka Sunflower Maze
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Hanadaka Flower Hill Lookout
MAP／D-3
This sunflower maze is located near the ancient burial mound called Hachimanzuka Kofun. A beautiful garden planted with field mustard, cosmos and
Best season: middle to late August
other seasonal flowers with a panoramic view of the mountains of the Kanto Plain.
Lake Harunako
Dosojin Statue
of Kurabuchi
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Haruna-jinja Shrine
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Kurabuchi Ogurinosato
Roadside Station
Misato Shibazakura Park
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Haruna Fruit Road
Hachimanzuka
Sunflower Maze
Takasaki Pageant of Starlight
Maebashi IC
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Hanadaka Flower Hill Lookout 18
Byakue Dai-kannon
Takasaki City Office 71
The Three Stelae of Kozuke
（Kozuke Sanpi）
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Takasaki JCT
Takasaki-Tamamura
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Fujioka
Western Gunma ❷
Fuji no Saku Oka
This spot is famous for Japanese wisteria. There
are 250m high wisteria trellis and a sample garden with 45 kinds of Japanese wisterias. Enjoy
various shapes and colors wisterias.
Best season : late April to middle May
Colorful Japanese Wisteria and Winter Cherry Blossoms
Fujioka
City
Japanese wisteria flourishes in full bloom in the spring, and
Fuyuzakura (winter cherry blossoms) in the winter. This area
also offers many fascinating events such as a historic summer festival and a fruit picking excursion.
Sakurayama Park
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There are 7,000 Fuyuzakura trees and autumn leaves. The Fuyuzakura is
designated as a national place of scenic beauty and a natural treasure.
Best season : middle November to middle December
Fujioka Festival
MAP／E-3
This summer festival is resident’s participation event
like the Miyamikoshi-Togyo a tradition of Suwa-jinja
Shrine.
Lake Sannako
Takayama-sha Sericulture School (World Heritage Site)
MAP／D-4
It was an educational institution for silk cultivation founded by Chogoro
Takayama. He established seion-iku, a method of carefully regulating ventilation, temperature and humidity. Students from all over Japan studied at
this institution.
Tsukamoto Organic Blueberry Farm
MAP／D-4,E-4
Onishi Summer Festival
This is known as a mecca for catching Japanese crucian carp in Japan. Anglers from all
over Japan gather and Japanese Crucian Carp
Fishing Tournament is held in September.
MAP／E-4
This festival is held in middle July. The Shindenzaka Run in which each team must pull their dashi
(parade floats) up a hill and the Yoriai in which
five dashi meet up and play festive music are full
of excitement.
MAP／E-4
From middle July to middle September, visitors can pick safe blueberries
grown organically.
Raran Fujioka
Roadside Station
Fujioka JCT
Fujioka IC
Tanofuji
Tourist Strawberry Park 254
Tsuchi to Hi no Sato Park
MAP／D-4
In this facility, visitors can make one-of-a-kind handicrafts like ceramics,
bamboo ware, glassware and staining with experts.
Tanofuji Tourist Strawberry Park
MAP／E-3
From middle January to May, visitors can enjoy picking and eating fully
ripe "yayoihime" a breed of strawberries in Gunma.
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Sakurayama Tourist Mandarin Orange Orchards
MAP／D-4
Four farms are located here. 4,500 mandarin orange trees have been
planted on a 2.5 ha orchard. Enjoy picking mandarin oranges between
November to December.
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Takayama-sha Sericulture School
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Fuji no Saku Oka
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Lake Sannako
Tsuchi to Hi no Sato
Park
Tsukamoto Organic
Blueberry Farm
Sakurayama Park
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Sakurayama Tourist Mandarin
Orange Orchards
Joshu Onishi Roadside Station
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Lake Kannako
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Tomioka
Western Gunma ❸
A City with World Heritage Sites
Tomioka
City
Nukisaki-jinja Shrine
MAP／C-3
This Shrine was said to be established in 530. The main
sanctuary holds a unique design of being located at the
bottom of the approach. It has been designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
This city is situated in southwest Gunma. There
are Tomioka Silk Mill (World Heritage Site) and
Mt. Myogisan (one of Japan's Three Scenic
Spots).
Tomioka Silk Mill
(World Heritage Site)
MAP／C-3
This facility was a government-run model spinning mill and was established by the Meiji government in 1872. It achieved the mass production of high- qualit y raw silk and made
significant contributions to the spread of silk
all around the world.
Mt. Myogisan
Myogi Roadside Station
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This is one of the Japan's Three Scenic
Spots. It is covered with fantastically
shaped rocks and attracts many mountain
climbers visit there. Autumn leaves best
season is last October to middle November.
Sunflower Field
at Lake Nyuko
The shops offer local specialty products such as
konnyaku, Shimonita scallions, and mushrooms.
The "maitake gohan" (rice with maitake mushrooms) is also popular. Ice creams with variety
of flavours for each season are appealing as
well.
MAP／C-3
During the summer, this lakeside turns yellow.
Best season : early August
Gunma Safari Park
MAP／C-4
Wild animals roam in this park. An excursion bus for feeding the animals called
Pakkun-go is a popular attraction (requires additional fee).
Famous Spots for Viewing Cherry Blossoms
Tomioka City has several famous spots for cherry blossoms such
as Tomioka Silk Mill, Nukisaki-jinja Shrine, Lake Nyuko, Lake Oshioko, and Ichimine Park. The Shidare cherry blossoms at Myogi-jinja
Shrine are also magnificent.
Horumon-age
It's a deep-fried fish sausage on a skewer. The
salty-sweet sauce makes the dish more delicious.
Mt.Myogisan
Myogi Roadside Station
Myogi-jinja
Shrine
Myogi-jinja Shrine
MAP／B-3
It is located on Mt. Hakuunzan, the main peak of Mt.
Myogisan and has a history of 1500 years. The magnificent main shrine is beautifully built and engraved.
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Mt. Myogisan Panorama Park
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Lake Nyuko
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Nukisaki-jinja
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Mt. Myogisan Panorama Park
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Tomioka Silk Mill
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Gunma Safari Park
Enjoy the different faces of Mt. Myogisan throughout
the four seasons. In the fall, a cosmos field spreads
across the area.
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Western Gunma ❹
Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park
MAP／B-2
This railroad theme park is packed with the history of the Usui
Line, a rack railway system that is no longer in use.
The Flower, Pass, and Railroad Heritage Village
Annaka
City
This city borders Takasaki and Tomioka in Gunma
and Karuizawa Town in Nagano. It has abundant natural surroundings such as Mt. Myogisan, Usui Pass,
and onsen.
Aputo no Michi
MAP／B-2
The former railroad tracks crossing the Usui Pass
have been made into a nature trail. Enjoy natural
surroundings such as "Meganebashi" (Spectacles
Bridge)", which is an Important Cultural Property of
Japan, and Lake Usuiko.
Ansei Toashi
This is a Japanese-style marathon held
in the Edo period. People not only
dress up like samurai but wear various
other costumes. It is fun to watch as
well as to run.
When: Second Sunday of May
Robai no Sato
Toge no Kamameshi
One of the most popular ekiben lunch boxes sold at in
Japan. The carefully selected ingredients and a homemade taste. The seasonal kamameshi is popular as well.
MAP／B-2
This is one of the main flowers of winter. It has an extremely potent
fragrance. Enjoy the coexistence of the while snow and the bright
yellow flowers.
Best season: late December to middle February
Isobe Onsen
MAP／C-3
Isobe Onsen is the birthplace of onsen symbols. There
are many cozy little inns.
Isobeyana
Akima Plum Grove
MAP／C-3
This sweetfish restaurant opens only in the summer. There is also a free
footbath nearby.
Open: late June to middle December
MAP／C-2
There are 35,000 plum trees and it turns red and white in the early spring.
It is good for taking a walk.
Best season: March
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Usui Silk Reeling
Cooperative
MAP／C-2
This is one of the two silk reeling
factories in Japan that are still in operation. Silk products and cosmetics
made with silk powder are popular.
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Annakaharuna
Aputo no Michi
Touge no Yu
Robai no Sato Akima Plum Grove
Usui Pass Railway
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Isobe Senbei
This crispy snack is made with onsen water. There are also unusual flavors,
like mulberry.
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Usui Silk Reeling Cooperative
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Isobe Onsen
Isobeyana
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Ueno
Western Gunma ❺
A Village with the Peaceful, Vast Natural Surroundings
Ueno
The Town of Dinosaurs and Carp Streamers
Kanna
There is a untouched rich nature. The Kanna River
flows through the center of this small village. Village
Ueno Sky Bridge
Kanna
Western Gunma ❻
Kanna is the first town in Japan where fossilized
dinosaur footprints were discovered.
Town
Kanna Dinosaur Center
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Ueno Sky Bridge is a pedestrians-only suspended
bridge. It is 90 m high. On weekends, magical soap
bubbles appear from the bridge.
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A specialized dinosaur museum. The most popular exhibit “Live Theater” offers an incredible animatronics
dinosaur show. The theater will take you to a virtual
dinosaur world.
Saurus kun, the tourist
ambassador
ⓒ Kokoro Company Ltd.
Kanna Stream Festival
MAP／C-5
Enjoy various attractions, such as fishing,
barbeque, and river tubing. This festival is
held in middle July to late August.
Ryujin-no-taki Falls
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Fujido Cave
According to legend, dragon bones were once
found in this waterfall. The caravan site nearby
is popular.
MA／B-6
This is 2.2 km. It was explored by a Buddhist monk
roughly 400 years ago. He gave stones in the cave
homes associated with.
Kanna Carp Streamer Festival
MAP／C-5
Over 800 carp streamers hung from Mt. Tsutsuji-yama over the Kanna River to pray
for children’s growth and health. The festival is held from late April to early May.
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Ueno Roadside Station
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Ueno Sky Bridge
Fujido Cave
Chushi-no-taki Falls
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Long ago, when a member of a government
office visited this falls to survey it, he was so
amazed he exclaimed "Sagyo wa Chushijya!"
(Let's take a break!). That's how the name
Chushi-no-taki came. It turns into an icefall during the winter.
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Ryujin-notaki Falls
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Kanna Carp Streamer
Festival
Kanna Stream Festival
Manbanosato Roadside Station
Kanna Dinosaur
Center
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Chushi-no-taki Falls
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Shimonita
Western Gunma ❼
Leeks, Konnyaku, and Shimonita Geopark
Shimonita
Town
Nanmoku
Western Gunma ❽
Optimum Natural Surroundings and Beautiful Mountains and Rivers
Nanmoku
Shimonita leeks and konnyaku are Shimonita
Town's local specialty. In addition, Arafune Cold
Storage, a World Heritage Site, is located in the
town.
Village
Arafune Cold Storage (World Heritage Site)
MAP／A-3
Mountain Hike
Enjoy hiking the mountains of Nanmoku Village, which
consists of a series of low mountains all year round.
Arafune Cold Storage is the remains of Japan's largest facility for storing silkworm
eggs. It makes use of cold air which passes
through the space between large rocks. It
made a significant contribution to the advancement of the silk industry, as it allowed silkworm eclosion to be carried out
multiple times per year.
Oasis Nanmoku Roadside Station
Make your Own
Konnyaku Dojo
MAP／B-4
Here, everyone from children to the elderly can easily make their own homemade konnyaku a local specialty of Shimonita Town that is very good for your
health.
Shimonita Katsudon
Surrounded by abundant nature, you will be able to
feel the gradual change of four seasons .
MAP／B-4
This facility offers fresh vegetables picked in the village as well as
prepared food with the taste of "mom's cooking".
Waterfall Tour
MAP／A-4
Nanmoku Village is a village of waterfalls. You will encounter beautiful waterfalls and gorges along the current.
The photo on the bottom is Sengataki Falls.
Mt. Kurotakisan Fudoji Temple
MAP／B-4
This sacred spot for the mountain worship is located on Mt. Kurotakisan. From
early to late November, you can enjoy spectacular autumn leaves.
MAP／B-4
This is pork cutlet rice bowl with a simple
and refreshing flavor. It is flavored by
quickly dipping freshly-deep fried cutlets
in a salty-sweet sauce.
West Shimonita Onsen (Day Spa)
“Arafune no Yu”
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This facility has a large bath, an open-air bath, and a far-infrared low-temperature sauna.
Arafune Cold Storage
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West Shimonita Onsen
Arafune no Yu
Mt. Kurotakisan Fudoji Temple
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Make your Own
Konnyaku Dojo
Shimonita Katsudon
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Sengataki Falls
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Shimonita
Roadside Station
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Oasis Nanmoku
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Kanra
Western Gunma ❾
A Castle Town with Ties to the Head of the Oda Clan
Kanra
This town prospered as a castle town, and many historical buildings which retain remnants of the old days remain to this day.
Town
Kanra Furusatokan
MAP／C-4
This facility is for experiencing Japanese culture that also has
lodging accommodations.
Kanra-chan
Chiijigaki Soba no Yakata"Nasuan"
MAP／C-4
Enjoy soba noodles made by a professional soba master with locally grown soba
flour. You can experience beating soba dough if you make a reservation.
MAP／C-4
An old samurai residence and Nakakoji (the path
where members of local clans walked down)
Cherry Blossom Festival at Obata Castle Town: Warrior Procession
The Cherry Blossom Festival at Obata Castle Town features a noble band of warriors paraiding through the
cherry tree-lined streets and around the old Samurai residences.
When: First Sunday of April
Rakusan-en (a national place of scenic beauty)
MAP／C-4
This daimyo garden was built by Oda clan in the early Edo period. Some
green tea and Japanese confectioneries are available.
Kanra Roadside Station
MAP／C-4
Ogawazeki (listed among selected MAP／C-4
one hundred exquisite waters of Japan)
This flows along a row of cherry trees was listed as one of the Selected One Hundred Exquisite Waters Of Japan, the 100 Fine Canals of Japan and the Heritage Irrigation Structures.
This facility offers vegetables and local specialty products, Italian wine
imported directly from Kanra Town’s sister city is the Local Wheat Pizza
and Momotaro Gohan that consists of pheasant meat and glutinous millet are recommended.
Konnyaku Park
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Here you can take a free factory tour and try konnyaku dishes free of charge. A wide range of konnyaku souvenirs and five footbaths are also available.
Sakura Marathon: Second
Sunday of April
Momotaro Set Meal
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Konnyaku Park
An old samurai residence
and Nakakoji
Kanra Furusatokan
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Kanra Roadside Station
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Rakusan-en
Local Wheat Pizza
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Italian Wine
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Kanra-chan's Soft Shortbread
Koinobori no sato: Early
April to early May
Chiijigaki Soba no Yakata Nasuan
Koinobori no Sato
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Gourmet Spots in
Sukiyaki, the best hospitality dish Gunma has to offer.
Western Gunma
Momotaro Set Meal
Kanra Town
Shimonita Katsudon
Shimonita Town
Akajaga
Sukiyaki warms your body up. Western Gunma has ingredients that are perfect for making Sukiyaki.
Kokufu Chinese Cabbage
Takasaki
City
A Specialty of Takasaki City, this cabbage is sweet and tasty.
Shimonita Leeks
Shimonita
Town
Shimonita leeks are a local specialty of Shimonita Town.
Can only be eaten during the fall and winter.
Kanna Town
This comes with pheasant meat, glutinous millet, It is made with deep-fried pork cutlets dipped in a These are potatoes with red skin which have been
and locally grown vegetables.
soy sauce-based sauce.
grown in Western Gunma for over 150 years.
Ueno Village Mushrooms
Ueno
Village
The mushrooms are grown by using sawdust from broadleaf trees.
Kimutoma Yakiudon
Fujioka City
Horumon-age
Tomioka City
Fried udon noodles mixed with spicy kimchee and This is deep-fried fish sausage on a skewer.
specialty tomatoes, topped with an egg.
Dishes made with Inobuta Ueno Village
Toge no Kamameshi
Annaka City
Takasaki Pasta
Shimonita
Town
In Shimonita Town, konnyaku potatoes all over Japan are
collected and processed.
Takasaki City
Takasaki City has many pasta restaurants. Enjoy the
taste of locally grown ingredients.
Haruna Fruit Road
Char-grilled Dishes
Shimonita Konnyaku
Many local fruit stalls stand along the road. Enjoy picking fruit
such as Japanese pears.
Nanmoku Village
The delicious meat of Inobuta, a hybrid of pig and This has been one of the most popular ekiben Edible charcoal is a local speciality. Many local
(lunch boxes sold at stations).
meals come in black.
wild boar, goes with a wide range of meals.
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Joetsu JCT
Hokuriku Expressway
Nagaoka JCT
Kan-Etsu
Expressway
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Joetsu Line
Minakami
Minakami IC
50 min from Tokyo
by Joetsu/Hokuriku Shinkansen
●120 min from Shinjuku
by JR Shonan Shinjuku Line
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Numata IC
Numata
Agatsuma Line
ManazaKazawaguchi
Nakanojo
Showa IC
Gumma-Haramachi
Koshoku JCT
Akagi IC
Shibukawa
Joestu
Shinkansen
Hokuriku Shinkansen
Ueda-Sugadaira IC
Annakaharuna
Karuizawa
Saku-Komoro JCT
Matsuida
Shibukawa-Ikaho IC
5 min from Isobe on JR Shin-etsu Line
Kiryu
Maebashi
Kita-Kanto
Expressway
Takasaki IC
Iwafune JCT
Takasaki JCT Isesaki
Takasaki-Tamamura IC
Fujioka JCT
Joshin-Etsu
Expressway
●
Tohoku Expressway
Shim-Maebashi
Maebashi IC
Isobe Onsen
Annaka
Matsuida-Myogi IC
Isobe
Takasaki
Joshu-Tomioka
Usui-Karuizawa IC
Tomioka Silk Mill
Tomioka IC
Isobe Onsen
180 min from Narita Airport
by highway express bus
●180 min from Haneda Airport
by highway express bus
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Naganoharakusatsuguchi
Omae
Nagano
Expressway
Takasaki Station
Tsukiyono IC
Jomo-Kogen
Joshin-Etsu
Expressway
Gunma
Prefecture
Sano-Fujioka IC
Tatebayashi IC
Takasaki Line
Kumagaya
Ryomo Line
Joestu/Hokuriku
Shinkansen
Tohoku
Shinkansen
Kuki-Shiraoka JCT
Tomioka Silk Mill
Joshin Dentetsu Line
Hachiko Line
15 min on foot from Joshu-Tomioka on
Joshin Dentetsu Line
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Access
& Information
Kan-Etsu
Expressway
Ken-O
Expressway
Nerima IC
Kan-Etsu Expressway
Kawaguchi JCT
Akabane
Misato JCT
Ueno
Shinjuku
Kunitachi-Fuchu IC
Takaido IC
Tokyo
Shinagawa
From Nerima to Takasaki City
88km (60 min)
Omiya
Oizumi JCT
Nerima IC
Hachioji JCT
Chuo Expressway
【Access by car】
Tsurugashima JCT
Takasaki IC
From Nerima to Fujioka City and Tomioka City
Nerima IC
80km (50 min)
Kan-Etsu Expressway
Fijioka JCT
20km (10 min)
Joshin-Etsu Expressway
Tomioka IC
Contacts
Takasaki Tourism Division
Phone: 027-321-1257
Takasaki Tourism Association
Phone: 027-330-5333
Fujioka Federation of societies of Commerce and Industry
Tomioka Tourism and Hospitality Division
Phone: 0274-22-1211
Phone: 0274-62-5439
Tomioka Tourism Association
Phone: 0274-62-6001
Annaka Federation of societies of Commerce and Industry
Phone: 027-382-1111
Ueno Industry Information
Center
Kanna Industry Construction
Division
Kanna Tourist Information
Center
Shimonita Industry and Tourism Division
Shimonita Tourism Association
Nanmoku Tourism Information Division
Annaka Tourism Association
Phone: 027-385-6555
Kanra Industry Division
Phone: 0274-20-7070
Phone: 0274-57-2111
Phone: 0274-57-3305
Phone: 0274-70-3070
Phone: 0274-67-7500
Phone: 0274-87-2011
Phone: 0274-74-3131
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