Town of Tonegawa River Source
It is located in northernmost of Gunma and surrounded by Jyoshin'etsu Kogen National Park, Tanigawadake Ichinokurasawa, Mt. Tairappyoyama, and beautiful view of lightning bug at Tonegawa river. This town has wide appeal such as rich fountainheads of Onsen spots and facilities where you can experience traditional cultures.
There are some day-onsen facilities in the area where you can rest and refresh your body after a sight seeing or sports.
| Facilities | Phone Numbers |
|---|---|
| Yu Terume Tanigawa(Onsen) | 0278-72-2619 |
| Fureai Koryukan (Onsen) | 0278-72-8885 |
| Kamimokufuwa no Yu (Onsen) | 0278-72-1526 |
| Mitsumine no Yu (Onsen) | 0278-62-1022 |
| Sanazawa no Mori (Onsen) | 0278-20-2121 |
| Yushinkan (Onsen) | 0278-64-2626 |
| Mantenhoshi no Yu (Onsen) | 0278-66-1126 |
| Suzumorinoyu Day Onsen | 0278-72-4696 |
| Suwanoyu Day Onsen | 0278-72-2056 |
It is surrounded by a boundary of Jyoshin'etsu prefectures and has great quality of snow from Tanigawa renpo peaks.
| Facilities | Access Time |
|---|---|
| Minakami Kogen Ski Resort | 50min from Minakami IC |
| Minakamikogen Fujiwara Ski Area | 45min from Minakami IC |
| Minakami Hodaigi Ski Area | 40min from Minakami IC |
| Okutone Snow Park | 20min from Minakami IC |
| Oana Ski Area | 10min from Minakami IC |
| Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Area | 40min from Minakami IC |
| White Valley Ski Area | 15min from Minakami IC |
| Norn Minakami Ski Resort | 10min from Minakami IC |
| Akazawa Ski Area | 50min from Tsukiyono IC |
There are many nature stroll spots around Tonegawa river and Akayagawa river in the town. You can enjoy fresh greenery and colored leaves at Okutoneko lake, Naramatako lake, Dogenko lake, Fujiwarako lake, Akayako lake, Ominenuma pond, Terihakyo, Suwakyo, Minakamikyo, and Kuroiwa Keikoku. There is Urami no Taki falls as well. And also you can enjoy mountain climbing and hiking at Mikuniji Nature promenade, Jyoshin'etsu promenade, Okutone Suigen no Mori, Mt. Omineyama, and Tanigawa ropeway.
There are 9 kinds of fruit trees at large area, and you can fruit picking, picnic, and experience homemade jam and bread. It is enjoyable to see, pick, make, and eat.
The ruin of Yaze is government-designated digs. It is restored at Michi no Eki Yaze Shinsui park where has a roller slider, a playground equipments, and spots for BBQ. You can eat in and buy fresh farm products at "Tsukiyono Harvest" in the park.
You can experience the way of living in mountain village, traditional industrial arts, and making konnyaku at more than 20 houses. You can experience making a bloom glass, a stained glass, and more at Glass Industrial Arts Factory, “Tsukiyono Vidro Park.” And also you can taste a local beer which is made by Czech’s process at Tsukiyono Brewery, “Dobry Den.”
| Facilities | Phone Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tsukiyono Vidro Park | 0278-62-2211 |
| Michi no Eki, Mizukikokan | 0278-72-1425 |
Original products made by selected local products are great for a souvenir and a gift.
Michi no Eki,Takumi no Sato
Information Center "Horakukan"
There is a drink type of yoghurt, a miso paste, a boiled bamboo shoot, a handmade konnyaku, a shimi-dofu, a natto, a manju, and more.
| Address | 847 Sukawa, Minakami-machi |
|---|---|
| Phone Numbers | 0278-64-2210 |
| Closed on | 7 days a week (except the beginning and end of the year) |
| Business Hours | 9:00-17:00(In summer) |
Tsukiyono Harvest
There is a Tsukiyono natto,a jew's mallow udon/soba noodle, firefly manju, leaf of mulberry-tree cookie, and oyaki.
| Address | 2936 Tsukiyono, Minakami-machi |
|---|---|
| Phone Numbers | 0278-20-2123 |
| Closed on | 7 days a week (except the beginning and end of the year) |
| Business Hours | 9:00-17:00(In summer) |
※Shipment is available for some of products. Please check the website for the details.