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Gunma Private Tour - View of Takasaki-city, Jyomo-sanzan and a chain of mountains from Kannon statue
View of Takasaki-city, Jyomo-sanzan and a chain of mountains from Kannon statue
Gunma Private Tour - 20 numbers of Buddhist statues are enshrined inside the Kannon statue.
20 numbers of Buddhist statues are enshrined inside the Kannon statue.
Gunma Private Tour - Lot of people cometo  Byakuikannon to pray their better fortune, longevity and so-on.
Lot of people cometo Byakuikannon to pray their better fortune, longevity and so-on.
Gunma Private Tour - Byakuikannon of 41.8meter tall with 6.0 tons weight.
Byakuikannon of 41.8meter tall with 6.0 tons weight.
Gunma Private Tour - The wall of plant building made by red brick and that of roof by Japanese tile.
The wall of plant building made by red brick and that of roof by Japanese tile.
Gunma Private Tour - This architectual method called truss structure is to combine the timber with triangle shape.
This architectual method called truss structure is to combine the timber with triangle shape.
Gunma Private Tour - All the space inside this plant silk produced required the construction without pillars
All the space inside this plant silk produced required the construction without pillars

Tomioka Silk Mill and Byakuikannon statue in Gunma

Day Trip
Gunma Tour Guide - Kashima H.

Joined 2017

Kashima H.
4.70 / 5
(89 reviews)
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Gunma
Japanese (Native), English
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Kashima H.)
Up to 8 people

This tour include Tomioka Silk Mill of UNESCO World Heritage and Byakuikannon-statue which is the symbol of Takasaki-city. After you understand the important historical value of Tomioka Silk Mill , you will be very much impressed for the World Heritage. And you will be overwhelmed by the giant statue rising up on top of Mt.Kannon to which people pray for their better fortune and longevity.

Itinerary

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08:30 AM

Meeting Point

At a ticket entrance of JR Takasaki Shinkansen bullet train,

09:30 AM

To take Train from Takasaki to Jyoshu-Tomioka

Tomioka Silk Mill has been registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List as “Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites” on 2014.

You will be able to find the historical importance of the Heritage for various aspects including Silk Mill technology, advanced architecture and Japanese women lavor history and tremendous efforts & result by them for the technology improvement.

10:30 AM

To see and enjoy Tomioka Silk Mill

Tomioka Silk Mill had contributed a lot to the silk industry in the world. The high quality of raw silk and the silk warm breeding technology had spread over the world and contributed the world wide silk industry expansion. The plant was the largest size of silk plant at the time-flame which is 140 meter length,12 meter breadth and 12 meter hight. After the factory be privatized, this Silk Mill technology finally had become the world leading technology and had produced the Silk products as world number one volume until this factory had ceased to operate in 1987.

12:40 PM

To take train from Jyoshu-Tomioka to Takasaki

To take train from Jyoshu-Tomioka to Takasaki

01:30 PM

To have a lunch near Takasaki station,

To have a lunch near Takasaki station,

02:50 PM

To take bus from Takasaki to Kannonsama (Hakui-Daikannon)

To take bus from Takasaki to Kannonsama (Hakui-Daikannon)

03:20 PM

To see and enjoy Byakuikannon

Byakuikannon/Goddess of Mercy) in Takasaki-city of Gunma. The top of Mt.Kannon is located 190meter of altitude and Byakuikannon is 41.8meter tall with 6.0 tons weight. This Kannon statue is constructed by concrete with the thickness of thumb as 0.4meter diameter. It was established in 1936. The inside the Kannon body is made with nine-storied building and you can walk up to the top from where all over the Takasaki-city, famous Jyomo-sanzan (three mountains: Akagi, Myogi and Haruna) and a chain of mountains in the distance. 20 numbers of Buddhist statues are enshrined inside this Kannon statue.

This Kannon is the symbol of Takasaki-city and a lot of people come here to pray their better fortune, longevity and so-on.

04:40 PM

To take bus from Kannonsama (Hakui-Daikannon) to Takasaki,

To take bus from Kannonsama (Hakui-Daikannon) to Takasaki,

Ending Point

At JR Takasaki station,

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee,

Transportation inside Takasaki city for a guide,

What‘s not included

Entrance fee for you: Tomioka Silk Mill : JPY1000/ adult,

Lunch fee,

JR Transfer fee between Takasaki and Jyoshu-Tomioka 8both way): JPY1620/adult,

Bus fee between Takasaki station and Byakui-Kannon(both way): JPY400/adult,

Tour Important Information

1) For fairly long walking of sight -seeing, please put on the shoes to walk with ease.

2) Please prepare the cash to spend any train riding, lunch and souvenir.

3) I prepared the blog of Gunma/Tomioka Silk Mill with photos and detail explanation each shown as below,

Blog title of Tomioka Silk Mill: Tomioka Silk Mill in Gunma as UNESCO World Heritage,

Important message from the supplier

I am now focusing tour guide area for East Japan area such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, Kamakura, Mt.Fuji, Nikko, Gunma, Saitama and Kanazawa.

However, I can support you for one day trip of Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara and Himeji from Tokyo.

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
Gunma Tour Guide - Kashima H.

Joined 2017

Kashima H.
4.70 / 5
(89 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Kashima H.

I am Kashima. I have gained the Government Licensed Tour Guide authorization in 2017/2.

I passed a licensing examination of Kyoto Tourism Culture Certification Test 3rd grade in 2023.

I passed a licensing examination of Tokyo city guide in 2023.


I had worked for one of biggest Electric Company in the world which manufacture various type of Electrical products. I had a task roll of design development of Semiconductor for Video movie appliance in Japan and semiconductor marketing for 5 years in USA. Secondly, I had worked for one of big grovel Electric part Company which manufacture connectors for Electrical appliance usage. I had a task roll of quality assurance cooperating with the grovel college including USA, Europe (Ireland, Germany, France), China and Eastern Asia. As a result, I have communicated with people from different countries and I have become interested in introducing Japan to them. That is why I made decision to become an English tour guide.

<Primary Itinerary>

By introducing Japan to non-Japanese tourists, I would like to do my best to serve the best customized private tours in Japan that you and your family are looking forward to enjoying the fantastic experience as below.

1) Sightseeing of natural scenic spots, historical landmark (Temples, Shrines, Palace, Gardens) and cultural assets (Paintings, sculptures, swords and so-on)

2) Strolling of the bustling streets & towns

3) Traditional town atmosphere experience

4) Japanese Modern Architecture in both Tokyo,

5) Experience of Traditional performing arts & events enjoyment such as Kabuki, Sumo-training, tea ceremony and Ninjya training

6) Famous relaxation spots enjoyment such as Onsen and Japanese bar

7) Crafts art of Japan experience such as Sake brewery and Bonsai museums

8) Enjoyment for kids such as Amusement facility (Anime, Games, Comics), shopping of latest trendy goods, entertainment café and so-on.

9) Night-time foods and drinking enjoyment in Food market & Drinking streets


Reviews

Gunma Tour

Knowledgeable guide with lots of experience. He made a change for viewing Sakura which was a good decision which increased the cost of our van. Says that transportation company increased the cost due to the change but I can’t recall being notified of this change. Was also charged with 2900yen of tolls which I paid but was never told about this prior. I paid all of this but don’t think I was told ahead of time

Edward O.

Kashima H.

Edward san, Thank you very much for your excellent review for me. We visited Tomioka Silk Mill, Takasaki Daimonya, Daruma, Shiraijuku Yaezakura street and I am pleased that you could enjoy there. Also, we tasted the specialty food of Gunma as Mizusawa Udon noodle that was good for you, I think. We could talk and exchange various information about every tour spots. I am sorry to bother you about the Van taxi fee payment. I hope that you could continue to enjoy your tour in Japan. Thanks, Kashima

A Wonderful Day Exploring Kamakura

We had a lovely day visiting Kamakura with Kashima as our guide. He kindly picked us up from our hotel in Tokyo and accompanied us all the way to Kamakura, which made the experience very comfortable and easy from beginning to end. During the day, Kashima guided us through several of the most important and beautiful places in Kamakura, including Kōtoku-in and the Great Buddha, Hase-dera, Tsurugaoka Hachimangū, and the charming streets and atmosphere that make Kamakura so special. At every stop, Kashima shared a great deal of historical information and context, and it was clear how much knowledge and passion he has for the history of the area. At times, it was a little challenging for us to fully understand everything in English, but we very much appreciated the effort and the amount of information he wanted to share with us. One detail we especially appreciated was that Kashima prepared a document for us in advance with information about the different places we would be visiting during the tour. It was very helpful and showed the care and preparation he put into making the day special. At the end of the tour, he also took the time to explain to us clearly how to continue our journey to Hakone, which was extremely helpful and made the next part of our trip much easier. Overall, we are very grateful for the experience and for the opportunity to discover Kamakura with him.

Ignacio F.

Kashima H.

Ignacio san, Thank you very much for your upmost review to me. We visited Kamakura city including Great Buddha in Kotokuin-temple, Hasedera temple, Houkokuji temple and Tsuruoka-Hachiman shrine. Kamakura used to be a Samurai town where Shogun lived and dominated Japan. Therefore, there are still Samurai related atmosphere remained at present and I am pleased that you could feel that. Also, during through Komachi-food & souvenir street with tasting sweets, we could feel the nice atmosphere Thanks to your strong curiosity about Japan, we could talk and exchange various information about every tour spots. I am very much pleased that you could enjoy the tour. Thanks, Kashima,

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