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Welcome to Shimonita Town

Look / Eat / Buy / Stay

Shimonita Geopark

Discover the geological wonders of Nishi-Joshu, from ancient volcanic activity to the World Heritage Site Arafune Cold Storage Ruins.

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

Explore the beautiful nature, local attractions, and unique culture of Nishi-Joshu using local public transportation.

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 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.

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Shimonita Journey

World Heritage ! The Blessing Of The Earth ! Industrial Heritage ! HISTORY & Food Culture !

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Mt. Myogi Tourist Information

6 million years old mountain. Mount Myogi is a much older volcano compared to Mount Fuji.

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Nishi-Joshu Mobility

Journeys to Nishi-Joshu uses public transportation.

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Sightseeing around Michi-no-eki Shimonita

Introduction to sightseeing in the surrounding area - nature, culture, and world heritage sites

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Shimonita Official Social Media

Here are all our official social media accounts