Explore Central Shimonita & Tomioka Silk Mill
Starting from Michi-no-eki Shimonita, take the Shimonita Town Bus to Shimonita Station. After exploring central Shimonita and enjoying lunch, take the Joshin Dentetsu Railway to Joshu-Tomioka Station and visit the World Heritage Site, Tomioka Silk Mill.
In Shimonita, stroll through streets that retain the nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa era and enjoy a local lunch.
After exploring the town, take the Joshin Dentetsu Railway to Tomioka. Sit back and enjoy the scenery from the train as you travel through the countryside.
From Joshu-Tomioka Station, Tomioka Silk Mill is within walking distance. Along with visiting this World Heritage Site, you can also enjoy exploring the streets of Tomioka.
Route and model plan (including rest time)
Departure from Michi-no-eki Shimonita (Shimonita Town Bus)
Approx 13 minutes
Arrive at Shimonita Station
Explore the town & enjoy lunch
Depart Shimonita Station on the Joshin Dentetsu Railway
Arrive at Joshu-Tomioka Station
Approx 10 minutes
World Heritage Tomioka Silk Mill
Explore the town
Michi-no-eki Shimonita → Shimonita Station *Saturday, Sunday and holiday timetable, 200 yen one way (as of January 1, 1991)