The Tomioka-Shimonita area offers tourist attractions such as Gunma Safari Park, Tofukuji Temple, and Tomioka Silk Silk Mill; sightseeing events such as Kishimojin, Furusato Festival, and Dondonyaki; and local delicacies such as konnyaku, sauced pork cutlet bowl, and local sake.
Tomioka and Shimonita are located in the southwestern part of Gunma Prefecture and are known for their flourishing silk industry, with the Tomioka Silk Mill established in 1872.
On the border between Tomioka and Shimonita is Mt. Myogi, one of the three mountains of Jomo, where one can see such oddly shaped rocks as Candle Rock, Cannon Rock, and Fude Rock. The sharp and rugged shape of the rocks is the result of eruptions, and the scenery has been selected as one of the 100 most scenic spots in Japan.
Shimonita is home to Kozu Ranch, the first stylized ranch in Japan, and has been selected as a Japan Geopark because of its rare resources.
Shimonita's specialty is the Shimonita leek, which is thicker than other leeks and sweeter when overheated. There are many ways to eat Shimonita leeks, including sukiyaki and tempura. Another unique dish is called "Shimonita katsudon," or pork cutlet served on top of a bowl of rice. While most people eat it with egg, Shimonita Katsu-don is a simple pork cutlet bowl topped with a cutlet seasoned with soy sauce sauce.
Tomioka and Shimonita are also famous for their konjak, and a dish called konkatsu, which is fried konjak, is also popular because it is healthy and has a new texture.
The Tomioka Silk Mill, which operated for 115 years until 1987, still retains its brick buildings, including offices and dormitories for foreigners, and was designated a National Important Cultural Property in 2006.
Currently, efforts are underway to register the Tomioka Silk Mill and the cultural heritage of the silk industry as a World Heritage site. The nearest station to Tomioka Silk Mill is Jyoshu-Tomioka Station, and discount tickets that include a round-trip ticket and an admission ticket to Tomioka Silk Mill are available at Takasaki Station.
In Shimonita, there is Arafune-no-yu, which is beneficial for neuralgia, digestive disorders, oversensitivity to cold, and muscular pain. Visitors from all over Japan come to this secluded hot spring to experience the great outdoors and the leisurely flow of time. If you take National Route 254 toward Saku City, you will find Sun Sportsland Shimonita, where you can enjoy tennis, softball, gateball, and other activities.
At the foot of the south face of Mt. Myogi, Sakura-no-sato (Cherry Blossom Village) is spread out, with as many as 5,000 cherry trees planted. During the blooming season, from mid-April to mid-May, various events are held.
Toge no Kamameshi is a famous Japanese ekiben, or station bento, produced and sold by Oginoya, whose main shop is located in Yokokawa, Matsuida, Annaka, Gunma Prefecture. It is particularly recognizable for its warm, comforting takikomi gohan, or seasoned mixed rice, served in a traditional Mashiko-yaki earthenware pot. Since its launch in 1958, Toge no Kamameshi has been enjoyed by generations o...»
Shimonita Negi is a traditional vegetable and one of the best-known winter specialties of Shimonita Town in Gunma Prefecture. Famous throughout Japan, these distinctive Japanese green onions are unusually short and thick, with a plump appearance and a wonderfully rich sweetness that develops when they are cooked. They are sometimes described as the "king of Japanese green onions." Because Shimoni...»
Konjac cuisine is an important part of the food culture unique to Gunma Prefecture, one of Japan’s major growing regions for konjac potatoes. Konjac has been enjoyed in Japan for centuries and is used in a wide variety of dishes. It is particularly appreciated for its low calorie content and distinctive firm, chewy texture. One specialty of Gunma is “nama-imo konnyaku,” a type of konjac made by g...»
Konnyaku Park is an interactive facility in Kanra Town, Gunma Prefecture, dedicated to the traditional Japanese food known as konnyaku. Visitors can learn about the history and culture of konnyaku, see how it is made, taste a wide variety of dishes, and enjoy hands-on activities. The facility is designed around three connected areas: the Konnyaku and Shirataki Zone, the Jelly Zone, and the Buffet...»
Fujioka Ramen is a local ramen specialty enjoyed in Fujioka, Gunma Prefecture. The city is home to numerous ramen restaurants and is known among ramen enthusiasts as a competitive ramen district where many restaurants offer their own distinctive styles. Also known as Joshu Fujioka Ramen, the basic style features a soy sauce-based soup made with chicken bones and medium-thick curly noodles with a ...»
Fresh shiitake mushrooms are one of Gunma Prefecture’s notable agricultural products. Gunma is one of Japan’s leading producers of fresh shiitake mushrooms, which are cultivated in many parts of the prefecture, particularly in Annaka, Tomioka, Numata, and Maebashi....»
Yayoihime is a strawberry variety developed in Gunma Prefecture. The berries are known for their large size, firm flesh, and well-balanced combination of rich sweetness and moderate tartness. They are also particularly juicy, filling the mouth with the familiar sweet flavor of ripe strawberries with every bite. At the same time, their refreshing acidity creates a clean finish, preventing the swee...»
Jukkoku Miso is an authentic barley miso made using traditional methods that have been passed down for generations in the Ueno Village area of southwestern Gunma Prefecture. Carefully selected soybeans from Ueno Village and barley grown in Gunma Prefecture are used to create a richly flavored miso through an old-fashioned, rustic preparation method. Born from the unique food culture of mountainou...»
Silk Chiffon Cake is a unique sweet made by carefully baking chiffon cake batter blended with silk protein liquid extracted from cocoons produced in Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture. The addition of silk protein gives the cake a moist softness and a light, fluffy texture. The cake was named “Silk Chiffon Cake” because its fine, smooth, and delicate texture is reminiscent of silk fabric. The name is more...»
Usui Third Bridge, widely known by its nickname Megane Bridge (“Spectacles Bridge”), is a historic railway bridge in Sakamoto, Matsuida, Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture. It was once part of the Shinetsu Main Line between Yokokawa Station and Karuizawa Station and played an important role in overcoming the steep and challenging terrain of Usui Pass. Although the railway line is no longer in operatio...»
Kumano Kotai Shrine is a historic shrine located at the summit of Usui Pass, at an elevation of approximately 1,200 meters on the border between Annaka City in Gunma Prefecture and Karuizawa Town in Nagano Prefecture. It is particularly famous as one of Japan’s rare border shrines. The boundary between Gunma and Nagano runs directly through the center of the shrine grounds, including the approach...»
Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park is an outdoor railway museum and theme park located in Yokokawa, Matsuida, Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture. It is affectionately known as “Poppo Town”, a name that is also a registered trademark of Annaka City. The park introduces the history of Usui Pass, once regarded as one of Japan’s most difficult transportation routes, and the remarkable railway technology deve...»
Ichinomiya Nukisaki Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Ichinomiya, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. It is renowned as the Ichinomiya, or highest-ranking shrine, of the former Kozuke Province. The shrine is also listed as a Myōjin Taisha in the Engishiki, an ancient record of Shinto shrines, and was formerly classified as a National Shrine of Medium Rank. Today, it is designated as a Bepp...»
Mount Arafune is a 1,422.7-meter-high mountain straddling the border between Shimonita Town in Gunma Prefecture and Saku City in Nagano Prefecture. It is part of the Myogi-Arafune-Saku Kogen Quasi-National Park and is one of Japan’s 200 Famous Mountains as well as one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Gunma. Its highest point is Mount Kyodzukayama. The mountain’s most distinctive feature is its unus...»
Kanna Town Dinosaur Center is a museum dedicated to dinosaurs in Kanna, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture. Kanna is famous for being the place where the first dinosaur fossils in the Kanto region were discovered. The museum displays valuable fossils discovered locally alongside dinosaur specimens from around the world. It was originally established as the centerpiece of a regional development initi...»
Gunma Safari Park is a safari-style zoo in Okamoto, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. Set among the area's beautiful rolling hills, the park allows visitors to observe animals from around the world living in spacious environments that resemble their natural habitats. The park is home to approximately 100 species and 1,000 animals and birds from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and other parts of the wor...»
Tomioka Silk Mill, located in Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture, is the site of Japan’s first full-scale modern mechanized silk-reeling factory. Established by the Meiji government in 1872, it played a major role in the development of Japan’s silk industry and became an important symbol of the country’s rapid modernization. The mill introduced Western technology while adapting it to Japan’s climate,...»
Myogi Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture, at the eastern foot of Mount Hakuun, one of the main peaks of Mount Myogi. Backed by the dramatic rocky landscape of the mountain and surrounded by towering old cedar trees, the shrine has long been an important center of worship. Myogi Shrine was formerly classified as a Prefectural Shrine and continues to play a...»
Mount Myogi is the collective name for a mountainous area spanning Shimonita Town, Tomioka City, and Annaka City in Gunma Prefecture. Together with Mount Akagi and Mount Haruna, it is one of the Three Mountains of Joshu, a group of mountains that symbolize Gunma. Mount Myogi is also regarded as one of Japan’s Three Great Scenic Landscapes of Unusual Rock Formations. Its dramatic cliffs, jagged pe...»
Tomioka City is located in southwestern Gunma Prefecture, where history, culture, and rich natural landscapes come together. The present-day city was established on March 27, 2006, through the merger of the former Tomioka City and Myogi Town. It developed in the northwestern part of the Kanto Plain, with the central urban area located in the eastern-central part of the city. Surrounded by mountai...»
Gunma Museum of Natural History is a specialized natural history museum located in Kamikuroiwa, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. Through exhibits covering everything from the birth of the universe and Earth to the evolution of life and the natural environment of modern-day Gunma, the museum presents an extraordinary journey through the history of our planet. The museum features impressive dinosaur...»
Kirizumi Onsen is a secluded hot spring located deep in the mountains of Sakamoto, Matsuida, Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture. It lies near the border between Gunma and Nagano prefectures, close to the headwaters of the Kirizumi River, in a quiet mountainous area at relatively high elevation. In the past, Kirizumi was described using the phrase "Kusatsu for the intense treatment, Kirizumi for the fi...»
Apt no Michi is a historic walking trail in Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture, created along the former railway line of the old Japanese National Railways Shin'etsu Main Line between Yokokawa and Karuizawa. The trail follows the former trackbed of the railway that once crossed the challenging terrain of Usui Pass. It incorporates sections associated with the Abt rack railway system, a special railway...»
Usui Checkpoint was an important checkpoint on the historic Nakasendo Road in what is now Yokokawa, Matsuida, Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture. It stood at a strategically important location at the foot of Usui Pass, between the former post towns of Matsuida and Sakamoto in the province of Kozuke. During the Edo period, Usui Checkpoint was regarded as one of the most important checkpoints in Japan, ...»
Tomioka City Museum of Art and History / Fukuzawa Ichiro Memorial Museum is a cultural facility located in Kurokawa, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture, within Momijidaira Comprehensive Park. Built on a gently hilly site surrounded by abundant nature, the facility combines the functions of an art museum and a local history museum. Known by the abbreviation TCM/FIMG, the museum opened on August 8, 199...»
Roadside Station Myogi is a roadside rest and tourism facility located along Gunma Prefectural Route 196 in Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. It stands at the foot of Mount Myogi, one of the three famous mountains of the Jomo region and one of Japan's best-known landscapes of unusual and rugged rock formations. Its location offers visitors an excellent opportunity to enjoy the dramatic scenery of M...»
Lake Nyu is a peaceful reservoir located in Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. The artificial lake was created by damming a small stream that flows into the Nyu River. The lake lies at an elevation of approximately 205 meters, with a maximum depth of around 15 meters and a surface area of approximately 21.8 hectares. Originally developed as a reservoir to secure water for agriculture, construction ...»
Shimonita Town is a scenic mountain town in southwestern Gunma Prefecture, located in Kanra District. The town is particularly famous for its two local specialties, Shimonita negi green onions and Shimonita konnyaku, and has long developed through agriculture and commerce. Approximately 84 percent of the town's area is covered by forest. Surrounded by mountains and clear streams, Shimonita offers...»
Roadside Station Shimonita is a roadside rest and tourism facility located along National Route 254 in Shimonita Town, Gunma Prefecture. It is conveniently situated near the Shimonita Interchange of the Joshin-etsu Expressway, making it a popular stop for travelers exploring the area by car. Roadside stations in Japan are more than simple rest areas. They often combine local produce markets, rest...»
Annaka Haraichi Cedar Tree-Lined Street is a historic avenue of cedar trees located along the old Nakasendo highway in Haraichi, Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture. The surviving trees provide a glimpse of the appearance of the historic road during the Edo period, when the Nakasendo was one of Japan's most important transportation routes. The cedar avenue was designated a National Natural Monument on ...»
Isobe Onsen is a historic hot spring resort in Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture. Once part of the old province of Kozuke, the area developed as a destination for travelers and visitors seeking hot spring treatments, partly because of its location near the historic Nakasendo highway. Isobe Onsen is particularly famous as the place associated with the origin of Japan's familiar hot spring symbol, ♨. T...»
Myogi-san Sakura no Sato, officially known as the Prefectural Forest Park Sakura no Sato, is one of Gunma Prefecture's most scenic cherry blossom destinations. It spreads across the southern foothills of Mount Myogi, one of Japan's Three Great Places of Unusual Scenic Beauty. Approximately 4,000 cherry trees representing around 45 varieties grow across the park's vast grounds. Opened in 1983, the...»
Arafune Wind Cave is the remains of a historic silkworm-egg storage facility located in the mountains of Shimonita Town, Kanra District, Gunma Prefecture, at an elevation of approximately 840 meters. The facility was built in 1905 by Shizutaro Niwaya, a local sericulture farmer and entrepreneur, together with his son, Senju. It made ingenious use of naturally occurring cold air flowing from gaps ...»
Kozu Ranch is known as Japan's oldest Western-style dairy farm. Established in 1887, it has continued to develop alongside Japan's modernization while preserving its original spirit of working in harmony with nature. The ranch is located in Shimonita Town, Kanra District, Gunma Prefecture, within the Myogi-Arafune-Saku Kogen Quasi-National Park. Spread across a highland area at around 1,000 meter...»
Monogatari-yama is a 1,019.3-meter-high mountain in Shimonita Town, Kanra District, Gunma Prefecture. Surrounded by the mountains of the Myogi range and western Gunma, it is known not only for its natural beauty but also for the legend associated with its name. For hikers, Monogatari-yama is a rewarding mountain with steep sections and rocky terrain. In spring, colorful wildflowers brighten the m...»
Nakaosaka Iron Mine was an iron mine in Shimonita Town, Kanra District, Gunma Prefecture, that played an important role in the history of Japan's modern iron and steel industry. The former mine is located approximately 2.5 kilometers northwest of Shimonita Station on the Joshin Electric Railway, along present-day National Route 254. Mining and iron production took place intermittently from the fi...»
Lake Usui is a beautiful artificial lake in Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture. The reservoir was created by Sakamoto Dam on the Usui River, part of the Tone River system, on the Gunma side of Usui Pass. The lake was formed by damming the confluence of the Nakao River and Usui River. Surrounded on all sides by large trees in a national forest, Lake Usui offers a peaceful natural setting where visitors...»
Toge no Yu is a day-use hot spring facility in Sakamoto, Matsuida, Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture. Located in the heart of the scenic Usui Pass area, it is surrounded by historic railway heritage and beautiful mountain landscapes. Major attractions nearby include Meganebashi (Usui Third Bridge), the historic Sakamoto-juku post town, and Lake Usui. The facility is therefore a convenient place to re...»
Michi-no-Eki Kanra is a roadside station and tourism center in Kanra Town, Gunma Prefecture, located along Gunma Prefectural Route 46, the Tomioka-Kanna Line. Situated at the entrance to the historic Obata Castle Town, it is a popular first stop for visitors exploring Kanra. With convenient access from the Joshin-etsu Expressway and National Route 254, the facility makes an excellent base for sig...»
Rakusan-en Garden is an early Edo-period daimyo garden located in Obata, Kanra Town, Kanra District, Gunma Prefecture. Unlike Rakusan-en in Niigata Prefecture, this garden was created by Oda Nobukatsu, the second son of Oda Nobunaga, as part of the residence of the Obata Domain, a feudal domain valued at 20,000 koku. The name Rakusan-en is said to have originated from a passage in the Analects of...»
Hōshōji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple of the Shingon school located in Kanai, Kanra Town, Kanra District, Gunma Prefecture. With a history dating back to the Kamakura period, the temple preserves valuable stone monuments and historical documents, some of which have been designated as Important Cultural Properties by Kanra Town. For centuries, Hōshōji served as an important center of religi...»
Kanra Town is home to numerous cultural treasures that have been preserved through centuries of local history and religious tradition. Among them are Buddhist statues carved directly into natural rock, colorful temple ceiling paintings, and impressive depictions of dragons and other sacred creatures. These works of religious art are closely connected with the beliefs of the local community and ha...»
Kanra Furusato-kan is an experiential accommodation and community facility located next to Kanra General Park in Obata, Kanra Town, Gunma Prefecture. Surrounded by lush greenery, it offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy the changing scenery of the seasons while experiencing local cuisine, rural activities, and hot spring bathing....»
Nagaoka Kesakichi Memorial Gallery is an art exhibition facility located in Obata, Kanra Town, Gunma Prefecture. Together with the adjacent Rakuzan-en Garden, a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty, the gallery provides visitors with a peaceful setting where they can appreciate fine art while experiencing the historic atmosphere of Obata, a former castle town. The gallery houses a valuabl...»
Nan-moku Village, located in Kanra District in southwestern Gunma Prefecture, is a rural mountain community blessed with abundant natural beauty. The village is known for having one of Japan's highest proportions of elderly residents. At the same time, this reflects the long history of mountain-village culture and the strong bonds among local residents that continue to this day. Nan-moku enjoys a...»
Roadside Station Oasis Nan-moku is located in Nan-moku Village, Kanra District, Gunma Prefecture, along Gunma Prefectural Route 45. Set beside the clear waters of the Nan-moku River and surrounded by beautiful mountains, it offers visitors a peaceful place to rest while discovering the natural and culinary treasures of the region. As the 24th roadside station registered in Gunma Prefecture, Oasis...»
Kurotakisan Fudoji Temple is a temple of the Obaku school of Zen Buddhism located in Oshiozawa, Nan-moku Village, Kanra District, Gunma Prefecture. Nestled on Mount Kurotakiyama at an elevation of approximately 870 m, the temple stands quietly beneath rocky cliffs where mist from nearby waterfalls fills the air. For centuries, the temple has been known as the “Inner Sanctuary of Jōshū” and as a s...»
Annaka City is located in southwestern Gunma Prefecture and has a population of approximately 52,000. Since ancient times, the area has served as an important transportation route. The ancient Tōsandō road and, later, the Nakasendō highway passed through the region, and post towns such as Itahana, Annaka, Matsuida, and Sakamoto developed along the route. The Usui Checkpoint was also established he...»
Ueno Narahara Shioji Forest is a nationally designated Natural Conservation Area in Narahara, Ueno Village, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture. Located along the Kitazawa Stream, a tributary in the upper reaches of the Kanna River, the forest preserves a remarkably natural stand of shioji ash trees. It is considered one of Japan’s most valuable remaining examples of this type of forest ecosystem. Na...»
Shiramizu Falls is a waterfall on a tributary of the Kanna River in Kanna Town, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture. Clear spring water emerging from the mountainside of Mount Kanou flows gently over the rock face, creating a delicate and beautiful landscape. Unlike a powerful waterfall that plunges directly from a cliff, Shiramizu Falls flows quietly and gracefully down the mountainside. Its soft, r...»
Hayataki Falls is a powerful waterfall located near the foot of Mount Akakunawa, in the upper reaches of the Shiozawa River in Kanna Town, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture. With a drop of approximately 30 to 40 meters, it is a plunging waterfall known for its abundant flow and impressive spray. The clear waters eventually flow into the Kanna River, and the waterfall is regarded as one of the most ...»
Kanna Town is a small mountain community in Tano District, southwestern Gunma Prefecture, with a population of approximately 1,800. The clear-flowing Kanna River, which gave the town its name, runs through the center of the area, while mountains of western Joshu surround the town on all sides. Kanna is also famous as the place where dinosaur footprint fossils were first discovered in Japan, earni...»
Roadside Station Manyo no Sato is a nature-rich roadside station in Kanna Town, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture, located beside the clear waters of the Kanna River. It stands along National Route 299, also known as the Jukkoku Pass Highway, and was the 15th roadside station to be officially registered in Gunma Prefecture. Surrounded by mountains and a peaceful rural landscape, the facility is a p...»
Sebayashi Ripple Marks are a valuable geological heritage site located along National Route 299 in Kamihara, Kanna Town, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture. Also known locally as “Sazanami-iwa,” or Ripple Rock, the site is famous for the wave-like patterns and dinosaur footprints preserved on the surface of the rock. This unusual geological outcrop allows visitors to observe both landforms created b...»
Akima Plum Grove is one of the most famous plum-viewing destinations in Annaka, Gunma Prefecture. Together with Haruna Plum Grove and Misato Plum Grove in Takasaki, it is recognized as one of the “Three Great Plum Groves of Gunma.” Covering approximately 50 hectares of rolling hills in the upper reaches of the Akima River, the grove is home to around 35,000 plum trees. During the flowering season...»
Annaka Church of the United Church of Christ in Japan, officially known as the Jō Niijima Memorial Hall, is a historic church located in Annaka, Gunma Prefecture. Its origins can be traced to the former Japan Congregational Church, which was established in the early Meiji period. Today, it belongs to the United Church of Christ in Japan. The church is closely connected with the development of Chr...»
Mount Sakurayama is a 591-meter-high mountain in Fujioka, Gunma Prefecture. The area around its summit has been developed as Sakurayama Park, a famous destination for winter cherry blossoms. The mountain is designated as both a Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument of Japan and has also been selected as one of the 100 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Sites in Japan. It is featured in the Gunma f...»
Shimokubo Dam is a multipurpose dam built on the middle reaches of the Kanna River, a major tributary of the Tone River system. The dam straddles Fujioka City in Gunma Prefecture and Kamikawa Town in Saitama Prefecture. As an important water resource facility supporting daily life in the Tokyo metropolitan area, Shimokubo Dam plays a major role in flood control and water supply. At the same time,...»
Ueno Village is a mountain village located at the southwestern tip of Gunma Prefecture. It borders both Nagano and Saitama prefectures and is surrounded by the rugged mountains of the region. Excluding Tokyo's outlying islands, Ueno is known as one of the least-populated municipalities in the Kanto region and has the smallest population of any municipality in Gunma Prefecture. Although its popula...»
The Former Kurosawa Residence is a historic traditional house in Ueno Village, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture. It was designated as a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property on June 17, 1970. Since 1979, the property has been owned by Ueno Village and carefully preserved and opened to the public as an important place for learning about the area's history and traditional culture. Belie...»
Michi-no-Eki Ueno is a roadside station located along National Route 299 in Ueno Village, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture. Surrounded by the mountains and forests of this remote village, the facility stands beside the clear waters of the Kanna River, one of the region's renowned clean streams. As a gateway to exploring Ueno Village, it is a popular stop for travelers, motorists, and motorcycle ri...»
Ueno Dam is a hydroelectric power dam located in the uppermost reaches of the Kanna River, part of the Tone River system, in Ueno Village, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture. Standing deep in the mountains and surrounded by rich natural scenery, the dam has an imposing 120-meter-high concrete structure. The reservoir created by the dam is known as Oku-Kanna Lake, where the surrounding mountains are ...»
Kawawa Nature Park is a nature park operated by Ueno Village in Tano District, Gunma Prefecture. Surrounded by rugged mountains and clear mountain streams, the park is a popular outdoor destination where visitors can experience the beauty of the natural environment firsthand. The park forms part of a resort area known as the “Sky Corridor” (Tenku Kairo). Its highlights include Fuji Cave, one of t...»
Ueno Sky Bridge is a pedestrian suspension bridge in Ueno Village, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture. Located within the resort area known as the “Sky Corridor”, the bridge stretches dramatically across a deep mountain valley. Completed in April 1998, the bridge measures 225 meters in length and reaches approximately 90 meters above the ground. It connects Kawawa Nature Park with Mahoba no Mori and...»
Fuji Cave (Fujido) is a limestone cave located within Kawawa Nature Park in Ueno Village, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture. Designated as a natural monument of Gunma Prefecture, it is one of the village's most remarkable natural attractions. Together with Oinukiana Cave, also located in Ueno Village, Fuji Cave is regarded as one of Gunma's two major limestone caves. With a total length of approxim...»
Hamadaira Onsen is a hot spring area in Ueno Village, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture, surrounded by beautiful mountains and pristine nature. Its main day-use bathing facility is Hamadaira Onsen Shioji no Yu. Located beside the clear waters of the Kanna River and surrounded by mountains in every direction, Shioji no Yu has the peaceful atmosphere of a secluded mountain hot spring. The facility st...»
Jikkoku Pass is a mountain pass on the border between Sakuho Town in Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture, and Ueno Village in Tano District, Gunma Prefecture. Rising to an elevation of 1,351 meters, the pass is located at the southernmost edge of the Myogi-Arafune-Saku Kogen Quasi-National Park and is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. For centuries, Jikkoku Pass served as an important ...»
Oinuana Cave is a limestone cave located in Ueno Village, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture. Designated as a National Natural Monument of Japan, it is regarded alongside Fudō Cave, also in Ueno Village, as one of Gunma Prefecture's two major limestone caves. The cave was discovered by four local young men in 1929 and has long been recognized for its scientific and geological importance as one of th...»
Ueno Village Kikkōseki Stone Locality is a geological heritage site in Narahara, Ueno Village, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture, designated as a National Natural Monument of Japan. The site is known for kikkōseki, unusual stones featuring distinctive patterns resembling the shell of a turtle. Importantly, the designation applies not simply to the stones themselves, but to the geologically valuable...»
Irisawa Waterfall is located on a tributary of the Irisawa River in Kanna Town, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture, at an elevation of approximately 600 meters. With a drop of around 30 to 40 meters, the waterfall lies quietly in a forested mountain valley and is regarded as one of the notable waterfalls in Kanna Town....»
Fujioka City is located in southwestern Gunma Prefecture and is part of the Seimo region. It is also an important transportation hub, serving as the starting point of the Joshin-Etsu Expressway. The city covers a broad area that includes much of the former Midono District. Its landscape combines mountains, rivers, lakes, and other natural environments with a rich history and cultural heritage dat...»
Roadside Station Laran Fujioka is a popular roadside station located along Gunma Prefectural Route 13 in Naka, Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture. It is connected to the Fujooka Parking Area on the outbound side of the Joshin-Etsu Expressway, making it one of the relatively few roadside stations in Japan that can be accessed directly from both an expressway and ordinary local roads. Its convenient lo...»
Roadside Station Joshu Onishi is located along National Route 462 in Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture. Situated on the way from central Fujioka toward Shimokubo Dam, the facility stands amid a beautiful mountain landscape and is notable for its distinctive appearance. The roadside station was developed on the former site of Yugahara Elementary School, which closed in 1977. The preserved school buil...»
Takayama-sha Site is a nationally designated historic site in Takayama, Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture, and one of the component sites of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage property “Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites”. The site was the birthplace of Takayama Chogoro (1830–1886), founder of Takayama-sha, an organization dedicated to improving sericulture. Here, he developed and established an in...»
Koshinyama Comprehensive Park is a large recreational park centered around 189-meter-high Mount Koshinyama in Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture. The park offers a wide range of attractions, including sports facilities, playgrounds, a small amusement park, and a mini zoo, making it a popular destination for visitors of all ages. Taking advantage of its beautiful mountain environment, the park provide...»
Hongo Haniwa Kiln Site is an ancient kiln complex in Hongo, Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture, where haniwa clay figures were fired during the Kofun period (approximately the 3rd to 7th centuries). Designated as a National Historic Site of Japan, it is an important archaeological site for understanding how haniwa were produced in ancient Japan. The surviving kiln remains are protected by a shelter, ...»
Hirai Castle was a Japanese castle that once stood in Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture. Today, the site is designated as a Gunma Prefecture Historic Site. The castle played an important role in the political conflicts that shaped the Kanto region during the Muromachi period (1336–1573). It is particularly well known as one of the main stages of the Eikyo Rebellion of 1438–1439, a major conflict inv...»