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The birthplace of "Made in Japan"
The city of Tomioka in southwest Gunma has become synonymous with the modernization of industry in Japan.
Tomioka is accessible by train or car.
From Takasaki Station, take the Joshin Dentetsu for about 40 minutes and get off at Joshu-Tomioka Station.
From Tokyo, take the Joetsu Shinkansen or Hokuriku Shinkansen to Takasaki then the Joshin Dentetsu to Joshu-Tomioka Station. The journey takes 1.5 hours.
The 1,400-year-old Shrine
One of Gunmas most important shrines is located in Tomioka. The 1,400-year-old Nukisaki-jinja Shrine (National Important Cultural Property) houses the god of weaving and agriculture.
Other nearby attractions
The Gunma Safari Park[1] is close by, as ...