Two Days in Gunma: Silk Mill or Hot Springs?

From Tokyo Station, take a Takasaki-bound regular JR train on the Takasaki Line route. At Takasaki Station's west exit boarding point 8, take Gururin Kannonyama route 14 via Kataoka and get off at Byakui Kannon-mae. Use official searches to choose a through train and round-trip buses for your date.

JR East station and route timetables for your date2026-10-08Kannonyama route 14: current outbound timetable2026-10-08

From the stop, follow the path beside Daishido up to the statue. If climbing the interior stairs is difficult, choose a walk around the grounds. Interior visiting hours are 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. March–October and 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. November–February.

Kannonyama walking map2026-10-08Byakui Daikannon interior admission and seasonal hours2026-10-08

Walk back down the same way and take Gururin route 13 toward Takasaki Station's west exit from Byakui Kannon-mae. Distinguish outbound route 14 from return route 13, then finish the day with dinner near the station.

Kannonyama route 13: current return timetable2026-10-08Kannonyama route 14: current outbound timetable2026-10-08

From the JR west exit, follow Joshin Railway signs to the platform. Take a local train toward Shimonita, get off at Joshu-Tomioka, and walk about 15 minutes to the mill.

Joshin Railway Takasaki: weekday outbound timetable2026-10-08Joshu-Tomioka: weekday return timetable2026-10-08Silk mill access2026-10-08Official visiting information2026-10-08Individual reservation information2026-10-08

Explore long brick storehouses and the reeling building for a look at the factory that drew silk from cocoons. The mill opens 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with last entry at 4:30 p.m. Individual visits do not require reservations. For more explanation, check separate on-site guide information.

Silk mill access2026-10-08Official visiting information2026-10-08Individual reservation information2026-10-08Tomioka Silk Mill storehouse and reeling-building highlights2026-10-09

After lunch, return to Joshu-Tomioka Station for a local Joshin Railway train to Takasaki. Connect there to a regular JR train toward Tokyo. Check weekday versus weekend/holiday distinctions in the official return timetable and whether the JR train runs through to Tokyo.

Joshin Railway Takasaki: weekday outbound timetable2026-10-08Joshu-Tomioka: weekday return timetable2026-10-08JR East station and route timetables for your date2026-10-08JR revised 2026 fare information2026-10-08

Take your reserved Joshu Yumeguri direct bus. Book round-trip services for your date and check the departure display for the boarding location. Road delays are possible, so do not schedule a performance tightly after arrival.

Shinjuku bus terminal fourth-floor guide2026-10-08JR Bus operator route hub and linked current timetables2026-10-08October 2026 Joshu Yumeguri fare calendar2026-10-08

Walk from the terminal toward Yubatake for a meal and town exploration. Choose a Netsunoyu performance from the official calendar for your date and arrive for on-site ticket sales starting 30 minutes before the show. Advance reservations are not accepted; if sold out, choose another performance or day.

Performance admission and ticket conditions2026-10-08

After the yumomi and dance performance, have dinner around Yubatake and rest. A separate hands-on yumomi activity differs from watching the performance.

Performance admission and ticket conditions2026-10-08Yubatake Souan: check-in, luggage, and morning FAQ2026-10-08

Walk along Sainokawara Street and through the park to the outdoor bath. It is about 12 minutes from Yubatake; allow time for slopes and reception too.

Outdoor bath fees and hours2026-10-08Outdoor bath walking access, lockers, and facility FAQ2026-10-08Walking reference within the park2026-10-08

April–November hours are 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., last entry 7:30 p.m. The outdoor bath has no washing stations, hair dryers, or towel rentals, so bring a towel. If winter's 9:00 a.m. opening conflicts with your hotel departure, bathe the previous day.

Outdoor bath fees and hours2026-10-08Outdoor bath walking access, lockers, and facility FAQ2026-10-08Walking reference within the park2026-10-08

Return to town by the same route, finish departure preparations, and go to the terminal. Take your reserved Shinjuku-bound Joshu Yumeguri bus. Allow for road delays before any booking soon after arrival in Shinjuku.

JR Bus operator route hub and linked current timetables2026-10-08October 2026 Joshu Yumeguri fare calendar2026-10-08Yubatake Souan: walk from bus terminal2026-10-08Yubatake Souan: check-in, luggage, and morning FAQ2026-10-08