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Mt. Kurotakisan 車 至東京 CONTENTS Fudoji Temple Tsuchi to Tsukamoto Organic Chiijigaki Soba no Yakata Hi no Sato Park Blueberry Farm 道 The Lucky Town Oasis Nanmoku Sengataki Falls “Nasuan” Roadside Station → 4 Koinobori no Sato Fujioka City Sakurayama 至練馬 Takasaki City Nanmoku Park → Mt.Sakura-yama 至八王子 Colorful Japanese Wisteria and Winter Village Nanmoku Village Office Sakurayama Cherry Blossoms Tourist Mandarin Onishi Summer Orange Orchards Festival Joshu Onishi 6 Fujioka City Roadside 462 A City with World Heritage Sites Lake Kannako

8 City Office Ski Area Tomioka City Kanna Town Office Kanna Carp Streammer Festival Kanna Stream Festival Roadside Station Apple Picking The Flower, Pass, and Railroad Heritage Village ５ Kanna Manyo no Sato ５ Roadside Station Town Mountain 10 Cherry Picking Annaka City Kanna 299 Dinosaur Center 462 Onsen Facility A Village with the Peaceful, Vast Natural Sur- Grape Picking Ueno Village Office Onsen roundings Ueno Campsite Blueberry Picking 12 Ueno Village Roadside Station Ueno Sky Bridge Ryujin-no-taki Falls The Town of Dinosaurs and Carp Streamers Fujido Cave 299 13 Ueno Kanna Town Village Leeks, Konnyaku, and Shimonita Geopark Western Gunma 14 Shimonita Town Chushi-no-taki Falls Optimum Natural Surroundings and ６ ６ Beautiful Mountains and Rivers 15 Nanmoku Village A Castle Town with Ties to the Head of the Oda Clan Guide Map 16 Kanra Town 18 Gourmet Spots in Western Gunma A B C D E Western Gunma ❶ Dosojin Statues of Kurabuchi MAP／B-1 There are 114 Dosojin (guardian deities of travelers) stat- Takasaki ues around Kurabuchi that were built by the villages long ago. They are symbols of their wish for a peaceful life The Lucky Town and a safe journey for travelers.

Located on the northern tip of the vast Kanto Plain, Takasaki Takasaki City is one of Gunma’s major cities. City

Misato Shibazakura Park MAP／D-1 Byakue Dai-kannon and Cherry Blossoms MAP／D-3 Haruna Fruit Road MAP／C-2,D-2 Many local fruit stalls stand along this road. You can enjoy picking fruit such as Japanese nashi pears.

MAP／D-3 The White-Robed Goddess of Mercy statue stands 41.8m tall and weighs The Three Stelae of Kozuke (Kozuke Sanpi) roughly 6,000 tons. It is well known as a place of good luck for singles, as it is These three ancient stone monuments have been nominated said that visitors will be blessed with fortune in finding a suitable partner. In in for UNESCO Memory of the World listing. They are Red, pink and white carpet phlox are planted in a spiral pattern over the hillside. spring, the blossoms of 3,000 cherry trees come into full bloom. one of Japan’s most precious treasures for learning about our This park is designed to resemble a pink hagoromo – a legendary robe of feath- Best season: April ancestors’ lives. ers belonging to an angel. Best season: early April to early May Haruna-jinja Shrine MAP／C-1

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.

Lake Harunako MAP／C-1 Takasaki Pageant of Starlight MAP／D-3 Enjoy everything from fishing to trekking. In summer a fire- Downtown Takasaki sparkles with thousands of tiny lights from late November works display takes place over the lake. Roughly 3,000 fire- to late December. The stunning view from the observation deck on the 21st works light up the night sky. floor of City Hall is a must-see. Hachimanzuka Sunflower Maze MAP／D-2 Hanadaka Flower Hill Lookout MAP／D-3 Lake Harunako This sunflower maze is located near the ancient burial mound called Hachimanzuka . A beautiful garden planted with field mustard, cosmos and Dosojin Statue Haruna-jinja Shrine Best season: middle to late August other seasonal flowers with a panoramic view of the moun- 33 28 of Kurabuchi Kurabuchi Ogurinosato tains of the Kanto Plain. Roadside Station Misato Shibazakura Park 406 Hachimanzuka Maebashi IC Haruna Fruit Road Sunflower Maze 17 Takasaki Pageant of Starlight Takasaki IC 18 Hanadaka Flower Hill Lookout 354 Takasaki JCT Byakue Dai-kannon 17 Takasaki-Tamamura Smart IC Takasaki City Office 71 The Three Stelae of Kozuke （Kozuke Sanpi） 254

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4 5 Western Gunma ❷ Fuji no Saku Oka MAP／E-4 This spot is famous for Japanese wisteria. There Fujioka are 250m high wisteria trellis and a sample gar- den with 45 kinds of Japanese wisterias. Enjoy Colorful Japanese Wisteria and Winter Cherry Blossoms various shapes and colors wisterias. Best season : late April to middle May Japanese wisteria flourishes in full bloom in the spring, and Fuyuzakura (winter cherry blossoms) in the winter. This area Fujioka also offers many fascinating events such as a historic sum- City mer festival and a fruit picking excursion.

Sakurayama Park MAP／D-4 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.

MAP／D-4,E-4 Lake Sannako Onishi Summer Festival MAP／E-4

This is known as a mecca for catching Japa- This festival is held in middle July. The Shindenza- nese crucian carp in Japan. Anglers from all Takayama-sha Sericulture School (World Heritage Site) MAP／D-4 ka Run in which each team must pull their dashi over Japan gather and Japanese Crucian Carp (parade floats) up a hill and the Yoriai in which It was an educational institution for silk cultivation founded by Chogoro Fishing Tournament is held in September. five dashi meet up and play festive music are full Takayama. He established seion-iku, a method of carefully regulating ven- of excitement. tilation, temperature and humidity. Students from all over Japan studied at this institution.

Tsukamoto Organic Blueberry Farm MAP／E-4

From middle July to middle September, visitors can pick safe blueberries Raran Fujioka Fujioka JCT grown organically. Roadside Station Fujioka IC

Tanofuji Tourist Strawberry Park 254 Fuji no Saku Oka

Sakurayama Tourist Mandarin Orange Orchards MAP／D-4 41 Tsuchi to Hi no Sato Park MAP／D-4 175 Lake Sannako Takayama-sha Sericulture School Four farms are located here. 4,500 mandarin orange trees have been In this facility, visitors can make one-of-a-kind handicrafts like ceramics, Tsuchi to Hi no Sato planted on a 2.5 ha orchard. Enjoy picking mandarin oranges between 71 Tsukamoto Organic bamboo ware, glassware and staining with experts. Park Blueberry Farm November to December. 177 Sakurayama Park Tanofuji Tourist Strawberry Park MAP／E-3 Sakurayama Tourist Mandarin Orange Orchards From middle January to May, visitors can enjoy picking and eating fully Joshu Onishi Roadside Station ripe "yayoihime" a breed of strawberries in Gunma. Lake Kannako 462

6 7 Western Gunma ❸ Nukisaki-jinja Shrine MAP／C-3 This Shrine was said to be established in 530. The main Tomioka sanctuary holds a unique design of being located at the bottom of the approach. It has been designated an Im- A City with World Heritage Sites portant Cultural Property of Japan.

This city is situated in southwest Gunma. There Tomiok a are Tomioka Silk Mill (World Heritage Site) and Mt. Myogisan (one of Japan's Three Scenic City Spots).

Tomioka Silk Mill (World Heritage Site) MAP／C-3

This facility was a government-run model spin- ning mill and was established by the Meiji gov- ernment in 1872. It achieved the mass produc- tion of high-quality raw silk and made significant contributions to the spread of silk Myogi Roadside Station MAP／B-3 all around the world. Mt. Myogisan MAP／B-3

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.

The shops offer local specialty products such as Sunflower Field ／ MAP C-3 konnyaku, Shimonita scallions, and mushrooms. at Lake Nyuko The "maitake gohan" (rice with maitake mush- During the summer, this lakeside turns yellow. rooms) is also popular. Ice creams with variety Best season : early August of flavours for each season are appealing as well. Gunma Safari Park MAP／C-4 Famous Spots for Viewing Cherry Blossoms Wild animals roam in this park. An excursion bus for feeding the animals called Tomioka City has several famous spots for cherry blossoms such Pakkun-go is a popular attraction (requires additional fee). as Tomioka Silk Mill, Nukisaki-jinja Shrine, Lake Nyuko, Lake Oshio- Horumon-age ko, and Ichimine Park. The Shidare cherry blossoms at Myogi-jinja It's a deep-fried fish sausage on a skewer. The Shrine are also magnificent. salty-sweet sauce makes the dish more deli- cious.

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Myogi-jinja 196 Mt. Myogisan Panorama Park Shrine 47 10 ／ Lake Nyuko Myogi-jinja Shrine MAP B-3 254 254 It is located on Mt. Hakuunzan, the main peak of Mt. Nukisaki-jinja Tomioka Silk Mill Shrine Myogisan and has a history of 1500 years. The magnifi-

cent main shrine is beautifully built and engraved. Tomioka City IC Shimonita IC 192 Gunma Safari Park Mt. Myogisan Panorama Park MAP／B-3 193

Enjoy the different faces of Mt. Myogisan throughout the four seasons. In the fall, a cosmos field spreads across the area.

8 9 Western Gunma ❹ Usuitouge Tetsudo Bunka Mura MAP／B-2 Annaka 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

This city borders Takasaki and Tomioka in Gunma Annaka and Karuizawa Town in . It has abundant nat- ural surroundings such as Mt. Myogisan, Usui Pass, City 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.

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This is a Japanese-style marathon held in the 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 Toge no Kamameshi

One of the most popular ekiben lunch boxes sold at in Robai no Sato MAP／B-2 Japan. The carefully selected ingredients and a home- made taste. The seasonal kamameshi is popular as well. 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 MAP／C-3 This sweetfish restaurant opens only in the summer. There is also a free footbath nearby. Akima Plum Grove MAP／C-2 Open: late June to middle December

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

56 Annakaharuna Aputo no Michi Usui Silk Reeling Touge no Yu 18 Robai no Sato Akima Plum Grove Cooperative MAP／C-2 Yokokawa SA 216 122 Usuitouge Tetsudo 18 18 Bunka Mura Usui Silk Reeling Cooperative This is one of the two silk reeling 92 Mt. Myogisan Matsuida-Myogi IC factories in Japan that are still in op- Isobe Senbei Isobe Onsen eration. Silk products and cosmetics Isobeyana made with silk powder are popular. This crispy snack is made with onsen water. There are also unusual flavors, Usui-Karuizawa IC Isobe like mulberry.

10 11 Western Gunma ❺ Ueno Western Gunma ❻ Kanna A Village with the Peaceful, Vast Natural Surroundings The Town of Dinosaurs and Carp Streamers

There is a untouched rich nature. The Kanna River Kanna is the first town in Japan where fossilized Ueno flows through the center of this small village. Kanna dinosaur footprints were discovered. Village Tow n

Ueno Sky Bridge MA／B-5 Kanna Dinosaur Center MAP／C-5

Ueno Sky Bridge is a pedestrians-only suspended A specialized dinosaur museum. The most popular ex- bridge. It is 90 m high. On weekends, magical soap hibit “Live Theater” offers an incredible animatronics bubbles appear from the bridge. dinosaur show. The theater will take you to a virtual dinosaur world.

Saurus kun, the tourist ambassador

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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.

MAP／C-5 Ryujin-no-taki Falls MA／C-5 Fujido Cave MA／B-6 Kanna Carp Streamer Festival According to legend, dragon bones were once This is 2.2 km. It was explored by a Buddhist monk Over 800 carp streamers hung from Mt. Tsutsuji-yama over the Kanna River to pray found in this waterfall. The caravan site nearby roughly 400 years ago. He gave stones in the cave for children’s growth and health. The festival is held from late April to early May. is popular. homes associated with.

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Kanna Carp Streamer Ueno Roadside Station Festival 124 Ueno Sky Bridge Ryujin-no- 172 Kanna Stream Festival taki Falls Manbanosato Roadside Station Fujido Cave Kanna Dinosaur Chushi-no-taki Falls MA／B-6 Center 462

Long ago, when a member of a government Chushi-no-taki Falls office visited this falls to survey it, he was so 299 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 dur- ing the winter. 12 13 Western Gunma ❼ Shimonita Western Gunma ❽ Nanmoku Leeks, Konnyaku, and Shimonita Geopark Optimum Natural Surroundings and Beautiful Mountains and Rivers Shimonita leeks and konnyaku are Shimonita Town's local specialty. In addition, Arafune Cold Surrounded by abundant nature, you will be able to Shimonita Storage, a World Heritage Site, is located in the Nanmoku feel the gradual change of four seasons . Tow n town. Village

Arafune Cold Storage (World Heri- Mountain Hike tage Site) MAP／A-3 Enjoy hiking the mountains of Nanmoku Village, which Arafune Cold Storage is the remains of Ja- consists of a series of low mountains all year round. pan'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 ad- vancement of the silk industry, as it al- lowed silkworm eclosion to be carried out multiple times per year.

Make your Own Oasis Nanmoku Roadside Station MAP／B-4

Konnyaku Dojo MAP／B-4 This facility offers fresh vegetables picked in the village as well as prepared food with the taste of "mom's cooking". Here, everyone from children to the el- derly can easily make their own home- made konnyaku a local specialty of Shi- Waterfall Tour MAP／A-4 monita Town that is very good for your Nanmoku Village is a village of waterfalls. You will encounter beau- health. Mt. Kurotakisan Fudoji Temple MAP／B-4 tiful waterfalls and gorges along the current. The photo on the bottom is Sengataki Falls. This sacred spot for the mountain worship is located on Mt. Kurotakisan. From early to late November, you can enjoy spectacular autumn leaves.

Shimonita Katsudon 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” MAP／A-4

This facility has a large bath, an open-air bath, and a far-infra- 196 red low-temperature sauna. Arafune Cold Storage Mt. Kurotakisan Fudoji Temple 45 254 254 202 Oasis Nanmoku West Shimonita Onsen Make your Own Shimonita IC Sengataki Falls “Arafune no Yu” Konnyaku Dojo Roadside Station 201 Shimonita Katsudon Shimonita Roadside Station 193 93 108 93 45

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14 15 Western Gunma ❾ Kanra A Castle Town with Ties to the Head of the Oda Clan

This town prospered as a castle town, and many histori- Kanra cal buildings which retain remnants of the old days re- Tow n main to this day.

Kanra Furusatokan MAP／C-4 Chiijigaki Soba no Yakata"Nasuan" MAP／C-4 This facility is for experiencing Japanese culture that also has Enjoy soba noodles made by a professional soba master with locally grown soba lodging accommodations. flour. You can experience beating soba dough if you make a reservation.

Kanra-chan 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

Ogawazeki (listed among selected MAP／C-4 MAP／C-4 Rakusan-en (a national place of scenic beauty) one hundred exquisite waters of Japan) This daimyo garden was built by Oda clan in the early . Some This flows along a row of cherry trees was listed as one of the Se- green tea and Japanese confectioneries are available. lected One Hundred Exquisite Waters Of Japan, the 100 Fine Ca- nals of Japan and the Heritage Irrigation Structures. Kanra Roadside Station MAP／C-4 Konnyaku Park MAP／C-3 This facility offers vegetables and local specialty products, Italian wine 254 Here you can take a free factory tour and try konnyaku dishes free of charge. A wide range of konnyaku sou- imported directly from Kanra Town’s sister city is the Local Wheat Pizza 254 venirs and five footbaths are also available. and Momotaro Gohan that consists of pheasant meat and glutinous mil- Konnyaku Park let are recommended. Sakura Marathon: Second Kanra PA An old samurai residence Kanra Roadside Station Sunday of April and Nakakoji Ogawazeki 204 Kanra Furusatokan Rakusan-en Momotaro Set Meal Local Wheat Pizza

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16 17 Gourmet Spots in Sukiyaki, the best hospitality dish Gunma has to offer.

Sukiyaki warms your body up. Western Gunma has ingredients that are perfect for making Sukiyaki. Takasaki Shimonita Western Gunma Kokufu Chinese Cabbage City Shimonita Leeks Town A Specialty of Takasaki City, this cabbage is sweet and tasty. Shimonita leeks are a local specialty of Shimonita Town. Can only be eaten during the fall and winter.

Momotaro Set Meal Kanra Town Shimonita Katsudon Shimonita Town Akajaga 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 Shimonita Ueno Village Mushrooms Village Shimonita Konnyaku Town

The mushrooms are grown by using sawdust from broad- In Shimonita Town, konnyaku potatoes all over Japan are leaf trees. collected and processed.

Kimutoma Yakiudon Fujioka City Horumon-age Tomioka City Takasaki Pasta Takasaki City Fried udon noodles mixed with spicy kimchee and This is deep-fried fish sausage on a skewer. Takasaki City has many pasta restaurants. Enjoy the specialty tomatoes, topped with an egg. taste of locally grown ingredients. Many local fruit stalls stand along the road. Enjoy picking fruit Haruna Fruit Road such as Japanese pears.

Dishes made with Inobuta Ueno Village Toge no Kamameshi Annaka City Char-grilled Dishes 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 wild boar, goes with a wide range of meals. (lunch boxes sold at stations). meals come in black.

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Takasaki Station Jomo-Kogen Tsukiyono IC Joshin-Etsu ●50 min from Tokyo Expressway Numata IC by Joetsu/Hokuriku Numata ●120 min from Nakanojo by JR Shonan Shinjuku Line Manza- Showa IC Kazawaguchi Gumma-Haramachi ●180 min from Narita Airport Naganoharakusatsuguchi by express bus Omae IC ●180 min from Koshoku JCT Shibukawa by express bus Joestu Shibukawa-Ikaho IC Ueda-Sugadaira IC Shinkansen Shim-Maebashi Tohoku Expressway Maebashi IC Kiryu Annakaharuna Maebashi Isobe Onsen Kita-Kanto Matsuida Takasaki IC Karuizawa Annaka Expressway Nagano Matsuida-Myogi IC Isobe Takasaki Iwafune JCT Usui-Karuizawa IC Joshu-Tomioka Takasaki JCT Expressway Saku-Komoro JCT Takasaki-Tamamura IC Tomioka Silk Mill Fujioka JCT Tomioka IC Ryomo Line Isobe Onsen Joshin-Etsu Sano-Fujioka IC ●5 min from Isobe on JR Shin-etsu Line Expressway Tatebayashi IC Tohoku Joestu/Hokuriku Shinkansen Shinkansen Kuki-Shiraoka JCT Tomioka Silk Mill Joshin Dentetsu Line Hachiko Line ●15 min on foot from Joshu-Tomioka on Joshin Dentetsu Line Tsurugashima JCT

Kan-Etsu Omiya Expressway Kawaguchi JCT Access Akabane Ken-O Misato JCT Expressway Oizumi JCT IC & Ueno Information Shinjuku Hachioji JCT

Chuo Expressway Kunitachi-Fuchu IC Takaido IC Tokyo 【Access by car】 From Nerima to Takasaki City 88km (60 min) Nerima IC Takasaki IC Kan-Etsu Expressway

From Nerima to Fujioka City and Tomioka City 80km (50 min) 20km (10 min) Nerima IC Fijioka JCT Tomioka IC Kan-Etsu Expressway Joshin-Etsu Expressway

Contacts

Takasaki Tourism Division Ueno Industry Information Phone: 027-321-1257 Center Phone: 0274-20-7070 Kanna Industry Construction Takasaki Tourism Association Phone: 027-330-5333 Division Phone: 0274 -57-2111 Fujioka Federation of societ- Kanna Tourist Information ies of Commerce and Industry Phone: 0274-22-1211 Center Phone: 0274-57-3305 Tomioka Tourism and Hospi- Shimonita Industry and Tour- tality Division Phone: 0274-62-5439 ism Division Phone: 0274-64-8805 Shimonita Tourism Associa- Tomioka Tourism Association Phone: 0274-62-6001 tion Phone: 0274-67-7500 Annaka Federation of societ- Nanmoku Tourism Informa- ies of Commerce and Industry Phone: 027-382-1111 tion Division Phone: 0274-87-2011 Annaka Tourism Organization Phone: 027-385-6555 Kanra Industry Division Phone: 0274-74-3131

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