Sightseeing
Tomioka silk mill
World Heritage Site. Information in English.
Rakusanen
648-2 ObataTraditional Japanese Garden near to Castle Town Obata, a traditional part of town.
One of the few shrines in Japan where you descend to the main shrine instead of climbing stairs.
Uenokuniichinomiya Nukisaki Shrine
1535 IchinomiyaOne of the few shrines in Japan where you descend to the main shrine instead of climbing stairs.
Tomioka Shiritsu Bijutsu Museum
351-1 KurokawaArt museum, history museum, and a park.
Konnyaku Park
204-1 ObataHow they make konnyaku. This area is very well known for it.
Gunma Safari Park
1 OkamotoAnimal park.
Shimonita Geopark. Lots of info about Gunma's tectonic history. Part of Shimonita Town Natural History Museum. They have example walking courses. A 25 minute walk from Shimonita Station or take a taxi.
下仁田町自然史館
158-1 AokuraShimonita Geopark. Lots of info about Gunma's tectonic history. Part of Shimonita Town Natural History Museum. They have example walking courses. A 25 minute walk from Shimonita Station or take a taxi.
Food Scene
大塚屋
1169 TomiokaExcellent yakimanju, Gunma's specialty dessert. Supposed to be the best place in Gunma!
Tomioka
Good food, especially cheap for lunch. Only two choices, set A or B so easy to order.
49 Tomioka
Shiraz - Iranian Restaurant.
610-1 Tomioka
Excellent ramen!
Chakichi Cafe
264 IchinomiyaExcellent green tea cafe!
さくら珈琲店
Bakery and coffee shop.
がってん寿司 富岡店
1292-1 TomiokaConveyor belt sushi.
2638-1 Tomioka
Gelato place.
Mirai, izakaya. Expensive but delish. Also good for drinking. All kanji menu, but if you know some words you can order verbally. Staff is very friendly!
居酒屋味来
1041 TomiokaMirai, izakaya. Expensive but delish. Also good for drinking. All kanji menu, but if you know some words you can order verbally. Staff is very friendly!
Italian restaurant. Lots of katakana menu. Easy to decipher with google translate or order your typical Italian food. Also a bar.
1041 Tomioka
Italian restaurant. Lots of katakana menu. Easy to decipher with google translate or order your typical Italian food. Also a bar.
Essentials
フォリオ富岡ショッピングセンター
Grocery store.
Everything Else
Mount Myōgi
Great hiking! Nice onsen up here too. Can catch a bus from Joshutomioka train station.
Oshio Dam
Lakeside park with a shrine.