Daruma Temple, Tomioka Silk Mill & Konnyaku Park Day Tour
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!
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
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, Tomioka Silk Mill admission fee,
private transportation by Suzuki Xbee,
transportation expenses such as gas, tolls, and parking fees
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
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
Krisha C.
“Customized Initial D Tour with Yamba Dam Exploration”
We highly recommend this tour to fellow Initial D fans as Rieko took us to must see sites featured in the anime. Rieko was also very friendly, flexible, and fluent in English. She even went out of her way to help us spot all the Initial D manholes in Shibukawa. The process of pre-planning and customization of the places to we want to visit were smooth.
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Rieko S.
Thank you for your wonderful review. It sounds like you successfully completed your manhole-hunting, and I’m glad to hear that. Since you were staying in Ikaho, it was a pleasure to show you one of my favorite places in Gunma. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide.
Ty B.
“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!!
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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.
“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!!
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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.
$266/ per group
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