Explore the past, and turn your thoughts to the Sanada era
Minakami Town
Visit the mountain castle that brought about the end of the Warring States Period.
At the remains of the mountain castle of Masayuki Sanada listen to the stories of the resident history guide, and visit the remains of the barriers at the northern end of the Mikuni Highway. Decipher the documents at the museums at several post stations, and totally immerse yourself in the past.
Driving time
3hour~5hour
Address |
1756 Tsukiyono-Yabuta, Minakami-machi, Tone district, Gunma prefecture |
Telephone |
050-2016-1600 |
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A mountain castle with links to the siege of Hojo
Address |
3462 Shimotsu, Minakami-machi, Tone district, Gunma prefecture |
Telephone |
0278-62-0793 |
How go get to
Get on buses from Jomokogen Station to the closest bus stop about 15 minutes away
Closest Bus Stop | Jomokogen Station (JT01, JS34) Bus Stop
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Car Access
From Tokyo | | 5 minutes from Tsukiyono IC on R17 |
From Niigata | | 5 minutes from Tsukiyono IC on R17 |
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Introducing the history of Mikuni-Kaido, an old trade road
Address |
755-1 Sukawa, Minakami-machi, Tone district, Gunma prefecture |
Telephone |
0278-64-1032 |
Business Time |
9:00~17:00 (tuesday close) |
Price |
200yen |
How go get to
Get on buses from Jomokogen Station to the closest bus stop about 20 minutes away
Closest Bus Stop | Takumi no sato (JS66) Bus Stop
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Car Access
From Tokyo | | 20 minutes from Tsukiyono IC on R17 and prefectural road 53 |
From Niigata | | 20 minutes from Tsukiyono IC on R17 and prefectural road 53 |
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Takumi no sato' Cultural Workshop Hamlet's visitor center
Address |
847 Sukawa, Minakami-machi, Tone district, Gunma prefecture |
Telephone |
0278-64-2210 |
Mail |
i n f o @ t a k u m i n o s a t o . o r . j p |
How go get to
Get on buses from Jomokogen Station the closest bus stop about 20 minutes away
Closest Bus Stop | Takumi no sato (JS66) Bus Stop
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Car Access
From Tokyo | | 20 minutes from Tsukiyono IC on R17 |
From Niigata | | 20 minutes from Tsukiyono IC on R17 |
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The old Sarugakyo checkpoint, which controlled the flow of traffic on the Mikuni trade road
Address |
1145 Sarugakyo-Onsen, Minakami-machi, Tone district, Gunma prefecture |
Telephone |
0278-66-1156 |
Business Time |
9:00~17:00 |
Price |
Adult 500yen child 250yen |
Other |
Tuesday,Wednesday and national holiday close(confirmation required) |
How go get to
Get on buses from Jomokogen Station to the closest bus stop about 27 minutes away
Closest Bus Stop | Sekisho ato (JS02) Bus Stop
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Car Access
From Tokyo | | 25 minutes from Tsukiyono IC on R17 |
From Niigata | | 25 minutes from Tsukiyono IC on R17 |
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Museum about Nagai old inns town located just below the Mikuni Pass
Address |
452-1 Nagai, Minakami-machi, Tone district, Gunma prefecture |
Telephone |
0278-66-1343 |
Business Time |
9:00~17:00 (monday, thursday close) |
Business Term |
May to Nov Open |
Other |
Dec to Apl close |
How go get to
Get on Sarugakyo Line buses from Jomokogen and get off at the final destination. Change to a town bus for 38 minutes.
Closest Bus Stop | Nagijukukyoudokan iriguchi (JH10) Bus Stop
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Car Access
From Tokyo | | 50 minutes from Tsukiyono IC on R17 |
From Niigata | | 50 minutes from Tsukiyono IC on R17 |
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Address |
1756 Tsukiyono-Yabuta, Minakami-machi, Tone district, Gunma prefecture |
Telephone |
050-2016-1600 |
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