Seifun Museum

The main building of the Flour Mill Museum is a renovated old house where the Masuda family, founders of Nisshin Seifun, lived. Inside the building, you can see displays of household items from the early Showa period and photos from that time, which show how the family's lifestyle changed as the flour industry developed. In addition, the museum displays the flour milling process and machinery from the time of its founding, allowing visitors to learn about the historical flow of the flour industry. The main building, which offers a historical atmosphere, is recommended for those interested in the flour industry or those who want to learn about Japan's history!

The new building of the Flour Museum was opened by the Nisshin Seifun Group. It's a museum where you can experience the latest flour technology and learn about various knowledge related to wheat and flour in a fun and easy-to-understand way. Inside the building, there are exhibition rooms and screening rooms where you can learn about everything from wheat to flour and the history of flour technology. The new building is designed with abundant use of wood and is made with consideration for the environment. Come and spend a fun time while experiencing the charm of flour!

The Nisshin Seifun Group Flour Milling Museum has a Japanese garden. The garden features a small waterfall, pond, dry landscape garden, tea house, and the beauty of nature in every season can be enjoyed. In addition, various flowers and trees are planted in the garden depending on the season, making it possible to enjoy a leisurely stroll. You can also enjoy the Japanese garden along with the exhibits at the Flour Milling Museum. One of the attractive elements of the Japanese garden is that different flowers and trees are planted depending on the season. Along with the Flour Milling Museum, the Japanese garden is a place worth visiting!

Prefectural Tsutsujigaoka Park is one of Japan's top azalea viewing spots, designated as a national scenic spot. The park covers an area of 50,000 square meters and is home to around 50 varieties and 6,000 azalea trees. In particular, the "Kōtōnaishi's Beloved Azalea," estimated to be 800 years old, is famous, and the group of old azalea trees is also a highlight. Every year from early April to early May, the "Tsutsuji Festival" is held in the park. In the azalea garden area of the park, you can enjoy the magnificent view of many azaleas, including the Kōtōnaishi's Beloved Azalea. Tsutsujigaoka Park has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Historical Parks, and is definitely worth a visit. The Flour Mill Museum allows you to deepen your knowledge of wheat flour, and Tsutsujigaoka Park is a wonderful tourist spot where you can feel the seasons. Be sure to visit!

Moryo-ji Temple is a historic temple of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism, founded in 1426. It's also famous as the "Bunbuku Chagama no Moryo-ji" in the Karuta of Joshu, and is loved by the people of Gunma Prefecture as a classic temple. There are many cute tanuki statues lined up in the temple grounds, welcoming travelers with their adorable appearance. Moryo-ji Temple has three main features. First, it's famous as the stage for the children's song "Bunbuku Chagama". Second, visitors can see the "Senju Kannon Hankashiwai-zo", a statue of the Buddha Shakyamuni merged with the Senju Kannon statue. Third, the Moryo-ji Swamp Wetland spreads within the temple grounds and has been designated as a natural monument of Gunma Prefecture. Overall, Moryo-ji Temple is a temple with many attractions for travelers, such as its historical value, natural beauty, and the presence of friendly tanuki. Both the Hakubaku Museum and Moryo-ji Temple in Tatebayashi City are popular tourist spots in the city, each with many attractive features!