2025 Tomioka Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Tomioka Silk Mill is a World Heritage Site built as a modern factory representing the Meiji era. It is said that it is extremely rare to find a facility where buildings and machinery from over 150 years ago have been so well preserved, so you can really feel the history. There are several parking lots in the area. If you park in a municipal parking lot, you can receive a discount on admission. The atmosphere changes completely as soon as you step inside. There are various exhibits, each with a detailed explanation, allowing you to deepen your insight into Japan's modernization. There are many silk products available as souvenirs, so they are recommended for those who like silk.

I went to KUTUROGI, a delicious gelato shop near Tomioka Silk Mill 🍨 ⁡ There were over 20 varieties, so it was hard to choose... I ordered a double, pistachio and praline 🥄 ⁡ The pistachio flavor was strong, and the praline had a crunchy texture of nuts and caramel, and it was delicious!!! ⁡ The shop was decorated with dried flowers and had lots of glassware, which was cute 🌷 ⁡ It's on the way from Tomioka Silk Mill to the parking lot, so after you've finished your tour, I recommend going there 👀 ⁡ There are a few terrace seats, but it's also nice to walk around the area while eating 👣 ⁡ --------- ■Menu Single cup: 400 yen ~ Double cup: 650 yen + waffle cone: 50 yen Small triple cup: 550 yen ⁡ *Others include iced coffee and muffins!!! --------- ■Store information Irregular holidays OPEN: 11:30 CLOSE: 16:00 --------- #QuintessaCampaign #Gunma #Kanto #kuturogi #Gelato #GunmaSweets #GunmaTourism #TomiokaSilkMill

Myogi Shrine is located at the eastern foot of Mt. Myogi in Tomioka City. Known as the god of good fortune, business prosperity, fire prevention, academic success, matchmaking, and agricultural mulberry silkworms, it attracts many worshippers from inside and outside the prefecture. In recent years, it has also been used as a location for the historical drama series, making it a popular tourist spot. #Breathtaking views #Historical sites #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Free spots #Autumn leaves #Breathtaking views #Trip with children

Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. The town where the Tomioka Silk Mill is located is retro and fun to walk around! There are many shops that look like they were renovated from old houses. CO-JIRO is one of them. The cat motif is also cute 🐈‍⬛ The Obanzai meal made with ingredients from Gunma Prefecture was healthy and delicious. #retrotownscape #gourmettrip

#TomiokaSilkMill #ShibusawaEiichi Tomioka Silk Mill is a government-run model factory that supported Japan's industry during the Meiji era, and is currently a World Heritage Site in Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. Brunat, a French foreign employee, supervised the factory. The first factory manager was Odaka Atsutada, a relative of Shibusawa Eiichi, who also appears in the 2021 Taiga drama. The factory is divided into an area that is like a museum and an area that has been left as it was in the past, allowing you to learn about history while experiencing it for yourself. I came by car this time, but there are many parking lots, and you can also get there by train. There are souvenir shops and local shops lined up around the factory, and all of the shops are old, so you can really feel the local tradition. #HistoricSites

I went to the "Former Tomioka Silk Mill", which is also registered as a World Heritage Site☺️🌿 The site is large and full of things to see. A silk mill that supported the modernization of Japan🧵 There are detailed explanations of the past background and audio guides. Stop and imagine what it was like back then💭 Access📝 🚗: Nerima IC (Kan'etsu Expressway) - Fujioka JCT (Joshin'etsu Expressway) - Tomioka IC (about 75 minutes) 🏣: 1-1 Tomioka, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture, 370-2316 The road is a little narrow, but there are several parking lots nearby👏🏻 There is also a free bus, so you can also access it by train👌🏻 #Historical site #World Heritage Site #Gunma Prefecture #Former Tomioka Silk Mill #Historical site #Theme Park #Amazing view

Ichinomiya Nukisaki Shrine is another interesting destination in Gunma Prefecture. It is suitable for those who are fascinated by traditional Japanese culture and want to experience the tranquility amidst nature. The highlight of this shrine is its unique entrance, as it is one of the few shrines in Japan where visitors have to “walk down” instead of up like most shrines. The path leading down to the main hall is lined with tall trees, and sunlight filtering through the branches gives a sense of peace and sacredness all along the way. The shrine itself is built with beautiful and delicate wooden architecture, which has a history spanning hundreds of years. It is no wonder that this shrine has always been the center of the hearts of the people of Tomioka. Most tourists come here to pray for success in their careers and the safety of their families. Getting to this shrine is easy. Start from JR Takasaki Station and transfer to the Joshin Dentetsu Line to Nishi-Tomioka Station. From there, it is only a 10-minute walk to the shrine. The atmosphere along the way is quiet and has a nostalgic feel. When you get there, don’t forget to try some of the local food near the station and take a photo of the view from the entrance of the shrine looking back up. You will get a unique and beautiful picture that you can’t find anywhere else. Ichinomiya Nukizaki Shrine is not just a sacred place, but also a cultural experience that is both heart and eyes-filling, perfect for anyone who wants to spend some quiet time surrounded by nature and the power of true faith. #GetDiscountsWithoutLuck #Japan

Nukisaki Shrine (Ichinomiya Nukisaki Shrine) is located in Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture, and is one of Japan's oldest and most unique shrines. What sets it apart is its "downward entrance," a rare feature compared to the typical upward staircases of other shrines. The surrounding atmosphere is tranquil, with large trees lining the path, providing shade along the way. As you descend, you'll arrive at the majestic main hall of the shrine, which beautifully reflects ancient architectural styles. To reach Nukisaki Shrine, you can take the JR train to Nishi-Tomioka Station and then walk for about 10 minutes. Along the way, you'll experience the warm and friendly ambiance of a rural town. Another highlight is the stone lanterns and old wooden bridge, which evoke a sense of stepping back in time to the Edo period. A visit to this shrine is not just about making wishes but also about finding inner peace and reflecting amidst the serene natural surroundings and exquisite cultural heritage. If you're looking for a quiet and spiritually uplifting destination, Nukisaki Shrine is a must-visit spot for your next trip to Japan.

Japan's first government-run mechanical silk-reeling factory, which supported the industrial revolution in modern Japan. 📌 Basic information ・Name: Tomioka Silk Mill ・Address: 1-1 Tomioka, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture ・Access: 10 minutes walk from Joshu Tomioka Station on the Joshin Dentetsu Line/Use nearby parking lots for cars ・Estimated stay: 1.5-2 hours ・Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entrance 16:30), closed at the end of the year ・Admission fee: 1,000 yen for adults, 250 yen for high school/university students, 150 yen for elementary and junior high school students 📝 Recommended points ・Equipped with 300 French-made machines, it was one of the largest in the world at the time ・Meiji-era buildings are national treasures and world heritage sites ・Guided tour (200 yen)/Audio guide available, you can also learn about the history of factory girls 💡 TIPS/Notes ・Keep quiet inside the building to protect the historic site ・It's cold in winter, so cold weather measures are recommended ・We also recommend joining a 40-minute guided tour 🧭 Model course9:00: Enter as soon as the gates open → Visit the factory girls' room and machine room and have a guided tour →11:00: Museum shop →12:00: Lunch nearby 💬 ExperienceWhen I stood at the 140m-long spinning mill, I felt like I had traveled back in time to the Meiji era. I was moved by the weight of the machines and history. There was a lot to see on display! #absolutelyfreetrip #domestictrip #worldheritage

Niuki Castle Toe Park, which has been guarding Tomioka's shopping street, has been loved by Tomioka-cho people since the Warring States Period. Every spring, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the area around the former residence of the Hosokawa clan's Shinkai clan is covered with Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms. This is a fantastic picture of history and cherry blossoms #Niuqi City Toe Park

[Tomioka Silk Mill] Experience the breath of the Meiji era and the stories of women at this World Heritage Site Tomioka Silk Mill in Gunma Prefecture is about a 10-minute walk from Joshu Tomioka Station on the Joshin Electric Railway. Founded in 1872, it is Japan's first government-run model silk mill and is also registered as a World Heritage Site. The buildings from that time, such as the national treasure "silk reeling factory" and "East cocoon factory," remain almost intact, making it feel like you've traveled back in time to the Meiji era. You can also learn about the history of women's social advancement from exhibits of the silk reeling machines, clinics, and night schools where the factory girls worked. When I actually visited and quietly looked at the exhibits in the brick building, I was enveloped in a mysterious feeling that the breath of the past is still alive. Recommended not only for history lovers but also for those who want to spend some quiet time. #absolutelyfreetrip #domestictrip #coupletrip #solotrip #TomiokaSilkMill #WorldHeritage #historicaltrip #relaxingholiday

If you visit Ikaho Onsen, there are plenty of tourist spots and gourmet spots to explore in addition to the hot springs. The exotic Bukkou-san Hosui-ji Temple is a healing space with beautiful Taiwanese Buddhist architecture that will give you a sense of the extraordinary. Mizusawa Kannon Temple, a short drive away, is a historic temple with a hexagonal hall that symbolizes the six realms of reincarnation, and is a place to soothe the soul. If you're hungry, you can't miss the specialty Mizusawa Udon at Osawaya. The chewy noodles and refined broth are exquisite, and you can enjoy it both hot and cold. If you're looking for something a little more fun, return to your childhood at Totoro Bus Stop and take a commemorative photo. At the nearby Konnyaku Park, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat konnyaku and a factory tour, making it a fun spot for both adults and children. If you go a little further, you'll also find the World Heritage site Tomioka Silk Mill. The buildings that retain the appearance of the Meiji era will give you a real feel for Japan's modernization. And to finish off your trip, head to the "Stone Steps Street," a symbol of Ikaho. It's a special time to stroll around and smell the hot springs while feeling the retro atmosphere of the hot spring town. #IkahoOnsen #Hosui-ji Temple #Mizusawa Kannon #Osawaya #Totoro Bus Stop #Konnyaku Park #Tomioka Silk Mill #Stone Steps Street #Gunma Trip #Hot Spring Trip #Domestic Trip

#springwander The facility is full of exciting exhibits, such as a life-size moving model of a tyrannosaurus that revives the powerful appearance of dinosaurs, and a skeleton specimen of a giant Camarasaurus. Among other things, the diorama that reproduces the rich nature of Gunma makes you feel as if you are there. In the exhibition that reproduces the excavation site, you can witness the precious moment of how dinosaur fossils are found through the glass floor. I feel like I'm also participating in the excavation work.

#Spring0yenTrip The Tomioka Silk Mill is a World Heritage Site, recognized for its historical value as a place symbolizing Japan's industrial revolution during the Meiji era. After a leisurely ride on the Joshin Dentetsu line from Takasaki, we arrived and were amazed by the old-fashioned buildings and sophisticated equipment. In particular, the area exhibiting the silk-reeling process conveyed the technical capabilities and efforts of the craftsmen at the time, giving us a glimpse of Japan's development at the time. The area around the silk mill has a quiet and calm atmosphere, and it was a valuable place where we could feel the depth of history and take a firm look at the progress of modernization.

#0yentripFebruary2025 [Tomioka Silk Mill] 🕰️Business hours: 0900-1700 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: ◯ 📍Location: 1-1 Tomioka, Tomioka, Gunma 370-2316 💰Price per person: 1000- 💞Reasons why I recommend it: I went for the first time, and I learned that the World Heritage Site is not just the Tomioka Silk Mill, but three surrounding facilities! Among them, I visited the silk mill building, which is being repaired and maintained. I was lucky with the time of day, and was able to go around with the guide's explanation. (200 yen) I wonder how they will maintain the seamless pillars in the future, and I wonder if I am seeing a sight that will not be seen in 100 years. It was a valuable experience.

If you're going glamping, this is the place to go!! Myogi Green Hotel & Terrace, with a panoramic view of Mt. Myogi Completed on Mt. Myogi, one of the three most amazing sights in Japan⭐️ The BBQ space was right next to the room, and while I was resting in my room, the staff at the facility carefully prepared the BBQ There was also a bonfire and marshmallows! ◎ Hot sandwiches and salads were prepared in the morning, and these were also prepared by the staff at the facility while I was sleeping in the cold The staff at the facility were really kind...!! The food was also delicious👍🏻 All-you-can-drink beer, wine, highballs, sours, and non-alcoholic drinks🍻✨✨ You could also eat as many vegetables as you wanted🥦🍅 There is a wide variety of play equipment, so you can use it as much as you want, so you can play a lot🏸🏃♂️‼ ️ There is also a shuttle bus, so you can use it even if you can't get there by car! ◎ Basic information 💰Price per person: 15,000 yen - 50,000 yen 📍Location: 2678 Sugawara, Myogi-cho, Tomioka-shi, Gunma #0 yen trip February 2025 #Myogi Green Hotel #Glamping #Gunma Prefecture

This time, we will introduce the World Heritage site "Tomioka Silk Mill" in Gunma Prefecture! ✨ Established in the Meiji era, it was the first government-run silk mill in Japan, and its beautiful brick buildings still remain! It is a valuable spot where you can feel the atmosphere of the time while learning about the history of the silk industry! Please visit it😊 ——————— Popular tourist spot in Gunma: Tomioka Silk Mill A historical building registered as a World Heritage site in Gunma Prefecture! Established in 1872 (Meiji 5), this silk mill supported the modernization of Japan🏭✨ 📌 Points of interest ✅ Higashioki Mayujo A huge brick building that was a storage facility for cocoons at the time. There is also a document exhibition inside, so you can learn more about the history of the silk mill! ✅ Silk Mill This is the place where thread was actually spun, and old-fashioned machines are lined up. We recommend taking a guided tour to hear detailed explanations! ✅ Female Factory Museum This area recreates the lives of female factory workers at the time. You can learn how they worked 🏠 🚗 Access: About 10 minutes on foot from Joshin Dentetsu "Joshu Tomioka Station". By car, it is also conveniently located about 10 minutes from "Tomioka IC" on the Joshinetsu Expressway! There are also many stylish cafes and souvenir shops in the area, so it is recommended to stop by between sightseeing! ☕🎁 ——————— "Tomioka Silk Mill" is a place where you can feel the history and tour the precious heritage that supported the modernization of Japan. If you are sightseeing in Gunma, be sure to visit! 😊 We will continue to introduce wonderful spots ✨ #Domestic travel #Tourism #Trip #Gunma tourism #Tomioka Silk Mill #World Heritage Site #Travel lover #Japan trip #Domestic seasonal places

#FuriTabiWinter [Gunma Safari Park] 🕰️Business hours: 0930-1700 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 1 Okamoto, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture, 370-2321 💰Price per person: 3200 yen and up 💞Reasons why we recommend it: We visited on the way back from Karuizawa🤍 I was surprised at how close it is to Karuizawa🫢 It was a thrilling experience to drive there and see the animals as if they were free-roaming💓 Most of the animals were caged😂 I was nervous about damaging my car, but I was able to see lively animals♡

#2024 Travel Review **Tomioka Silk Mill)** The happiest part of 2024 was going to Gunma! The Tomioka Silk Factory is a World Cultural Heritage Site, which showcases the history of the Japanese silk industry. You can visit this ancient factory, learn about the silk production process, and appreciate the local crafts, which will give you a deeper understanding of Japan’s industrial history.

The majestic Myogi Shrine is located at the eastern foot of Baiyun Mountain, the main peak of Myogi Mountain, which is famous for its strange rocks. Old cedar trees can be seen growing in the area. Since ancient times, it has been famous for enshrining gods for good luck, business prosperity, academic achievement, relationship, farming and silkworms, and has attracted many believers from the Kanto region to come and worship. Starting with the main shrine, Karamon Gate, and Somon Gate, which are designated as important cultural properties by the country, the buildings built from the early to mid-Edo period in the area tell of the rich Edo style and grandeur. The beauty of traditional Japanese architecture can be seen everywhere in the area, including huge stone walls about ten feet high and covered with moss. The Treasure Hall (formerly the Palace Hall) displays the treasures of the Suta Shrine. From here you can see the endless Kanto Plain, which also creates a perfect Japanese-style borrowed landscape garden. #2024TravelReview

[Myogi Shrine] 🕰️Business hours: 0830-1700 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 6 Myogi, Myogi-cho, Tomioka-shi, Gunma 379-0201 💰Price per person: 0~ 💞Reasons why we recommend it: Myogi Shrine is a temple at the foot of Mt. Myogi, so it's very empty and easy to visit♡ The Japanese garden is beautiful and impressive🥹 There are many stairs, so it may be difficult for people with bad legs, but if you climb the long stairs, you can see the scenery of the mountains and the townscape of Annaka👍 The gelato shop nearby is also great♪ #0 yen trip November

When I visited Tomioka Silk Mill during the Obon holidays, it was crowded with people, but it was still a fun spot! The technology of the silk mill, which supported the modernization of Japan during the Meiji era, is interesting and impressive even today. The buildings and equipment from that time have been carefully preserved on the large grounds, allowing me to experience the amazing technology of the past. The guides and exhibits are easy to understand, so even if you're not a history buff you can still enjoy it. You may have to wait a little when it's busy, but it was a fulfilling time learning about history. If you're interested in history or industrial heritage, be sure to visit! #0yentravelNovember#TomiokaSilkMill

Tomioka Silk Mill was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2014✨ It was actually in operation until 1987🏭 The site is quite large, and there are many things to see and do, from exhibits that teach the history of Tomioka Silk Mill to demonstrations of making thread from actual silkworm cocoons, so it's fun to look around! ! The buildings from that time have been left as they are, and you can see traces of the mill's use inside. It's so large that it would take about 2-3 hours to explore it carefully. You can buy light snacks near Tomioka Silk Mill, so you can take a break after the tour☕️✨ 🕰️Business hours 9:00-16:30 #100 Travel Style

[Gunma Safari Park] I was finally able to visit Gunma Safari Park, which I had been interested in for a long time. You can go around Gunma Safari Park by car, but this time I took the feeding experience bus🚍 The set including admission fee and feeding experience bus was 4700 yen! It was my first feeding experience. I was nervous, but it was a lot of fun!! I felt the power of the lions right in front of me and it was thrilling🫀 There were also places where you could walk around🙆♀️ It was a rare experience to see many animals walking around the bus. Highly recommended🦒 🕰️Business hours: 9:30-17:00 📍Address: 1 Okamoto, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture, 370-2321 🅿️: Free parking available 💰Price per person: 4,700 yen (entrance fee + feeding experience bus) #0 yen travel autumn #Gunma Safari Park

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I went on a two-day trip to Gunma with my mother. First, we went to Musashi Seika, a Japanese confectionery shop near Joshu Fukushima Station on the Joshin Dentetsu line, where we ate mango shaved ice. After that, we went to Nukisaki Shrine, where we were overwhelmed by the nature there. On the second day, we went to Fujimi Onsen, and then to Meiken Ranch, a place nearby where you can interact with dogs. It was very relaxing. After that, we had roast beef salad in Takasaki before heading home. It was a great trip. #familytrip

Gunma Prefecture's strongest power spot🔥 Introducing "Myogi Shrine" 💁♀️ Myogi Mountain🗻 One of the "Ryōge Sanzan" 🗻 "Myogi Shrine" is a power spot that brings good luck and vitality ͜·✌︎´- "It is said that there is a Tengu at Myogi Shrine" 😳 Tengu are also on votive plaques and amulets 👺 It is a spectacular view that looks like the place where "Urokodaki Sakonji" from Demon Slayer lives 😳 It is a historic shrine that was also used for filming the historical drama 🫧 There are a total of 251 steps!! At the end of the last difficult challenge, 165 stone steps, you will be rewarded with a spectacular view ✨ It is also a nationally designated important cultural property, and there is a very beautiful gate and Be sure to pay your respects at the main shrine!! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼➸Photo notesName of spot: Myogi ShrinePhoto tips: There is a dragon on the ceiling of Karamon Gate in front of the main shrine🐉You can take a picture of both the dragon and the main shrine by using a wide-angle lens, so please try it🌈ᵕ̈*Don't forget to go through Karamon Gate and see the spectacular view behind💡⠜Notes: The stairs on the way to Karamon Gate are very steep, so please take your time and climb up without pushing yourself🙌🏻💓By the way, if you don't like steep stairs, there are gentle stairs on the side road, so please take those💁♀️➸Recommended spot📍Myogi Shrine ✤Address: Myogi 6, Myogi-cho, Tomioka-shi, Gunma Prefecture✤Access🚗³₃5 minutes from Matsuida-Myogi IC on the Kanetsu-Joshinetsu Expressway. Free parking at Michi-no-Eki Myogi (Myogi Product Center) or Myogi Shrine parking: 100 yen🚃Get off at Matsuida Station on the Shinetsu Line from JR Takasaki Station. 10 minutes by taxi. 15 minutes by taxi from Isobe Station on the Shinetsu Line. ✤ Admission fee: Free 🉐✤ Goshuin: 500 yen, includes clear file✤ Recommended points: Take the steep stairs from the front on the way there, and the side stairs on the way back🚶♀️ The sound of the wind chimes is wonderful against the natural scenery😍⚠ Caution: Light hiking level?! Sneakers are a must -----------------------------#Goshuin tour #Goshuin #Gunma #Gunma sightseeing #Shrine #Shrine tour #Power spot #Sakura 2024 #trip

#Sakura2024 Glamping at Myogi Green Hotel 🔭⛺️ The weather was great ☀️ From the moment we checked in, we had all-you-can-drink draft beer, sake, cocktails, and shochu, and we played badminton, had a BBQ on the terrace next to the dome tent, watched the stars, and made fried eggs and soup for breakfast on the spot, which was so luxurious ❤️ The BBQ at night was very filling and made us extremely full 😆 The breakfast was also a very elegant menu and was the best in the middle of nature 🌳 During the BBQ, even though we had put up a net, the bugs that I hate the most kept coming in through the gaps, and they were so big that it was impossible 😂 There was also a Fumakilla, so we were constantly fighting lol The bed in the room was fluffy, and it was great to be able to enjoy nature without a TV all day, which was refreshing 😌💕Digital detox 🌿 You can also use the hotel's large public bath, so I highly recommend this place ✨