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Downtown Tourist & Souvenir Center: Otomi-chan Chi
Start your Gunma trip here for a smooth beginning!
About a 5-minute walk from the Tomioka Silk Mill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, “Downtown Tourist & Souvenir Center: Otomi-chan Chi” is a spot where Gunma’s charm comes together. “Otomi-chan” refers to a female silk mill worker who serves as Tomioka City’s mascot.
Inside, shelves are lined with local specialties. You’ll find plenty of items perfect as a memento of your visit to Tomioka, including Gunma’s famous noodle dish okkirikomi, konjac, sweets, and more. There’s also a wide selection of exclusive original goods you can only buy here, such as products made with Tomioka’s beautiful silk, handcrafted items by local artisans, and adorable Otomi-chan merchandise.
There’s also a tourist information counter, so feel free to stop by if you’re not sure how to plan your sightseeing. They also handle the procedure for entering the Tomioka Silk Mill with pets and offer pet stroller rentals so you can enjoy sightseeing with your pet.
Highlights
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Close to the Tomioka Silk Mill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Stocked with local specialties and souvenirs, including limited-edition items.
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Includes a tourist information counter, plus Tomioka City–only capsule toys.
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Offers rentals for pet strollers and the French sport “pétanque.”
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Handles procedures for entering the Tomioka Silk Mill with pets.
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The shop is packed with Gunma specialties you’ll want to pick up as souvenirs!
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Okkirikomi noodles, ready after simmering in a pot for 10 minutes
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The tourist information counter also accepts pet stroller rental requests
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At the tourist information counter, you can rent “pentaku” for fun anyone can enjoy!
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No.
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Are there coin lockers?
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Yes, at Joshu-Tomioka Station, about a 10-minute walk from the information counter.
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Is there a smoking area?
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No.
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What are the requirements to enter the Tomioka Silk Mill with a pet?
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Dogs and cats under 20 kg are eligible. Your pet must be fully placed in a pet stroller or carrier bag, and visits are limited to outdoor areas only.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- まちなか観光物産館 お富ちゃん家
- Postal Code
- 370-2316
- Address
- 1151-1 Tomioka, Tomioka-shi, Gunma
- Phone
- Tourist Information, Pets, Pentaku: 0274-62-6001 / Souvenir Shop: 0274-67-0103
- Closed on
- Year-end
- Hours
- Tourist Information: 9:00am–5:00pm / Souvenir Shop: 8:30am–5:00pm
- Access
- 10 minutes on foot from Joshu-Tomioka Station (Joshin Electric Railway)
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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