Explore the Akagane Road's Omama juku in Midori City Gunma Pref

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This tour is full of charm, offering opportunities to experience the beauty of picturesque natural landscapes, impressive traditional Japanese architecture, and unique local treasures crafted with care over generations, showcasing the distinctive characteristics of the region.

What's Included

Guide fee
Entrance fee to Nagame Entertainment Hall
In-person English guide
Soy sauce ice cream
Meals and other personal purchases (souvenirs, etc.)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Omama Station (Watarase Keikoku Railway)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    [Takatsudo Gorge] On this tour, you will enjoy a walk about town led by a guide knowledgeable in the area, exploring Omama, a former post town on the Akagane Highway, which was used to transport copper from the Ashio Copper Mine to Edo (Tokyo). From fresh greenery in the spring to the reds and yellows of autumn leaves, you'll be able to enjoy breathtaking seasonal scenery at Takatsudo Gorge. Participants will also visit Omama Shrine, the guardian shrine of the Omama area. At Nagame Entertainment Hall, an important cultural asset beloved by the community, visitors can tour the backstage area and underground storage area on days when there are no performances. At Oka Naosaburo-Shoten, maker of "Japan's Best Soy Sauce" for over 200 years, guests will enjoy a tour of the brewery, learning about the traditional methods used in the production of soy sauce and enjoying a sampling of soy sauce flavored ice cream.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    [Omama Shinmeigu Shrine] On this tour, you will enjoy a walk about town led by a guide knowledgeable in the area, exploring Omama, a former post town on the Akagane Highway, which was used to transport copper from the Ashio Copper Mine to Edo (Tokyo). From fresh greenery in the spring to the reds and yellows of autumn leaves, you'll be able to enjoy breathtaking seasonal scenery at Takatsudo Gorge. Participants will also visit Omama Shrine, the guardian shrine of the Omama area. At Nagame Entertainment Hall, an important cultural asset beloved by the community, visitors can tour the backstage area and underground storage area on days when there are no performances. At Oka Naosaburo-Shoten, maker of "Japan's Best Soy Sauce" for over 200 years, guests will enjoy a tour of the brewery, learning about the traditional methods used in the production of soy sauce and enjoying a sampling of soy sauce flavored ice cream.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    [Nagame Entertainment Hall] On this tour, you will enjoy a walk about town led by a guide knowledgeable in the area, exploring Omama, a former post town on the Akagane Highway, which was used to transport copper from the Ashio Copper Mine to Edo (Tokyo). From fresh greenery in the spring to the reds and yellows of autumn leaves, you'll be able to enjoy breathtaking seasonal scenery at Takatsudo Gorge. Participants will also visit Omama Shrine, the guardian shrine of the Omama area. At Nagame Entertainment Hall, an important cultural asset beloved by the community, visitors can tour the backstage area and underground storage area on days when there are no performances. At Oka Naosaburo-Shoten, maker of "Japan's Best Soy Sauce" for over 200 years, guests will enjoy a tour of the brewery, learning about the traditional methods used in the production of soy sauce and enjoying a sampling of soy sauce flavored ice cream.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4

    [Oka Naosaburo-Shoten (Soy Sauce Maker)] On this tour, you will enjoy a walk about town led by a guide knowledgeable in the area, exploring Omama, a former post town on the Akagane Highway, which was used to transport copper from the Ashio Copper Mine to Edo (Tokyo). From fresh greenery in the spring to the reds and yellows of autumn leaves, you'll be able to enjoy breathtaking seasonal scenery at Takatsudo Gorge. Participants will also visit Omama Shrine, the guardian shrine of the Omama area. At Nagame Entertainment Hall, an important cultural asset beloved by the community, visitors can tour the backstage area and underground storage area on days when there are no performances. At Oka Naosaburo-Shoten, maker of "Japan's Best Soy Sauce" for over 200 years, guests will enjoy a tour of the brewery, learning about the traditional methods used in the production of soy sauce and enjoying a sampling of soy sauce flavored ice cream.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by GTIA

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
DSA non-compliant
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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