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Daruma Temple, Tomioka Silk Mill & Konnyaku Park Day Tour

Daruma Temple, Tomioka Silk Mill & Konnyaku Park Day Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2023

Rieko S.

5.00 / 5

(11 reviews)

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Gunma

English, Japanese (Native)

6 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Rieko S.)

Up to 3 people

Discover the culture and history of Gunma on this private day tour. Visit Shorinzan Darumaji Temple, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tomioka Silk Mill, and enjoy local food culture at Konnyaku Park.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Takasaki Station, or your hotel in Takasaki or Maebashi

Shorinzan Darumaji Temple

A temple well known for Daruma dolls, where you can see many of them placed around the temple.

[Optional]

Daruma Doll Painting (Approx. 30 min)

12 cm: 1,500 yen

15 cm: 2,000 yen

* Available from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm

Tomioka Silk Mill

UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can explore Japan’s silk industry history and visit the original factory buildings.

Konnyaku Park

Konnyaku is a traditional Japanese food made from konjac root. At this food-themed attraction also a factory, visitors can learn how it is produced and enjoy a variety of konnyaku dishes.

Ending Point

Takasaki Station, or your hotel in Takasaki or Maebashi

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, Tomioka Silk Mill admission fee,

private transportation by Suzuki Xbee,

transportation expenses such as gas, tolls, and parking fees

What‘s not included

meals,

admission fees not mentioned above (for your group and guide)

Tour Important Information

Important message from the supplier

Regarding car tours, to ensure safety and comfort for my guests, I kindly ask your group to meet the following conditions:

- Up to 3 guests for day tours, or for multi-day tours with carry-on-sized luggage only

- Maximum 2 guests if bringing suitcases

Also, customized car tours are unavailable from December to late March due to winter road conditions and safety concerns.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2023

Rieko S.

5.00 / 5

(11 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Rieko S.

Hello! I am Rieko, a licensed tour guide with a deep passion for sharing the wonders of Gunma.

Located in the center of the main island of Japan, Gunma has been a place where travelers from various parts of Japan, like Tokyo, Niigata, and Nagano, come and go. Some would relax in a hot spring, others would be encouraged by beautiful scenery. Gunma has helped them rejuvenate and keep traveling with energy.

Drawing from my experience as a local tour guide and knowledge of Japanese culture, history, and traditions, I offer you a seamless and immersive journey. Embark on an adventure with me and discover the untold stories, hidden treasures, and vibrant local communities that make Gunma a truly remarkable destination. I hope to see you soon!

Reviews

Ty B.

5 / 5

Apr 26, 2026

Factory tour accompaniment

Apr 26, 2026

Gunma

2 hours 30 mins

Customized

“Subaru factory tour ”

Rieko did a wonderful job interpreting the Subaru factory tour for our group of 5. She was very friendly and helped us with any questions we had during the tour. Even before the tour communication was easy and she responded quickly. Thank you again Rieko!!

Rieko S.

Thank you so much for your review. I was honored to accompany you and your friends on the tour, and I truly enjoyed hearing about your journey in Japan. I hope you returned home with many wonderful memories.

Melvin M.

5 / 5

Apr 18, 2026

Northern Gunma Free Choice Day Tour

Apr 18, 2026

Gunma

7 hours

Customized

“Maebashi Guide”

Our guide was Reiko, she is excellent I would take a tour again with her. She knows Maebashi very well always adding special information additional stops that only a local would know. In addition, she is very pleasant. Thank you Reiko!!

Rieko S.

Thank you very much for your kind review. It was wonderful to share the day together and visit a place connected to your hometown. I hope Japan left you with many happy memories.

Gina K.

5 / 5

Apr 14, 2026

Tradition and Industry Day Tour

Apr 14, 2026

Gunma

7 hours

Customized

“Gunma - Shorinzan Daruma-ji Temple and Tomioka Silk Mill”

Rieko is a very kind and considerate guide. She prepared a customized tour for us and even picked us up from our remote hotel in Minakami. Our first visit location was Shorinzan Daruma-ji temple. We got to view some sites on the grounds, and Rieko guided us in making our own Daruma dolls to take home. She even helped us pick out temple charms, and we got to see the Daruma doll awakening ceremony on our way out. She made a good recommendation about lunch at a hometown favorite place called Shango. I really enjoyed the taste of pasta! The last place we went was Tomioka Silk Mill which is a UNESCO world heritage site. I have an interest in architecture so it was nice to see early style brick warehouse with integrated wooden frames. The structures themselves are impressive and even more impressive was the machines in which silk is processed. Rieko was a wonderful guide who really takes time to prepare for the tour she provides. If I am ever lucky to return back to Gunma, I hope I can participate on another tour with Rieko.

Rieko S.

Thank you for your wonderful review. I’m truly grateful that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure to share cultural activities and enjoy Takasaki pasta with you two, as well as to explore the architectural significance of the Tomioka Silk Mill together. Thanks to you, I was also lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the beautiful combination of snow-capped Mt. Tanigawa and cherry blossoms in Minakami. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide.