The Tatebayashi and Ota areas offer tourist attractions such as Kibune Shrine, Toshogu Shrine, and the Watarase Recreational Area; sightseeing events such as Ebisu-ko, exorcisms, and exorcisms; and local delicacies such as konnyaku, sauce katsudon, and local sake.
Tatebayashi, located in southeastern Gunma Prefecture, and Watarase, located in Tochigi Prefecture, are both nature-rich tourist destinations surrounded by Kanto's waterways, such as the Watarase River and the Tone River. Visitors can also enjoy the beauty of the seasonal scenery and relax on scenic railroad lines such as the Watarase Gorge Railway.
Tatebayashi, located in Gunma Prefecture, is famous for its azaleas. The best time to view the azaleas is from late April to early May, and the azalea festival held during this period is also recommended.
It is also interesting to trace the history of the Meiji period at the Kiryu Meiji-kan (Kiryu Meiji Museum), the Hikobe Family Residence, and the "Textile Reference Museum Murasaki," a museum of Kiryu textiles. And when in Kiryu, be sure to try Kiryu's famous udon noodles. The handmade udon noodles topped with tempura of freshly picked wild vegetables are exceptional.
If you are planning to visit Watarase, which stretches to the north of Tatebayashi, you should not miss the Watarase Gorge Railway, which runs along the Watarase River. Each station on the railroad is dotted with sightseeing spots. The Watarase Gorge Railway also operates a trolley train, which allows visitors to enjoy the scenery of the valley and see the sights while riding in the wind on an open type of train without window glass.
Watarase is also the birthplace of Tomihiro Hoshino, and the Tomihiro Museum of Art is located along the train line. Mizunuma Station is also a rare station with a hot spring. Takatsudo Gorge is known for its autumn foliage, and when the season arrives, the fiery colors of the trees attract visitors.
Visitors can tour the Kodaira limestone caves, which were discovered in 1984, and spend time in parks and camping areas where they can enjoy seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms, azaleas, and hydrangeas. Watarase is also rich in gourmet food. Ekiben (boxed lunches) made from Gunma's famous Yamato pork, Daifuku (rice cake made from konnyaku), and other sweets such as the classic Tabigarasu are available for tourists' enjoyment.
Tatebayashi and Watarase welcome tourists with cherry blossoms, azaleas, and hydrangeas in spring and summer, and mountains colored with autumn leaves in fall. Tatebayashi is a great place to experience history, and the Watarase Valley Railway is a great place to enjoy the natural scenery.
Okkirikomi is one of Gunma Prefecture’s best-known traditional local dishes. So deeply loved by local residents that it is often associated with Gunma itself, this hearty dish is made by simmering wide, freshly made noodles together with plenty of vegetables in a large pot. Simple yet full of flavor, okkirikomi has been passed down through generations as a home-style dish. Depending on the area, ...»
Joshu Ota Yakisoba is a beloved local specialty from Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. Along with Yokote Yakisoba from Yokote City in Akita Prefecture and Fujinomiya Yakisoba from Fujinomiya City in Shizuoka Prefecture, it is sometimes introduced as one of the “Three Great Yakisoba” dishes of Japan. Ota is home to numerous yakisoba restaurants, and yakisoba has become an everyday food for local residen...»
Tatebayashi Udon is a local specialty enjoyed in Tatebayashi City in eastern Gunma Prefecture. The city has long benefited from abundant groundwater and high-quality wheat, while traditional handmade noodle-making techniques have helped develop its distinctive udon culture. The noodles are known for their firm, chewy texture, rich wheat flavor, and smooth finish, making Tatebayashi Udon an importa...»
Morinji Temple is a historic Soto Zen Buddhist temple in Horikucho, Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture. Its mountain name is Seiryuzan, and the principal object of worship is Shakyamuni Buddha. Morinji is best known throughout Japan for its connection with the famous folktale of the Bunbuku Chagama, or the "Bunbuku Tea Kettle." The temple is regarded as one of Tatebayashi's most distinctive cultural a...»
Isesaki Monja is a traditional local specialty that has long been enjoyed in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture. Located in southern Gunma, an area known for wheat production, Isesaki has developed a strong flour-based food culture, and monjayaki has been part of everyday local life for generations. The history of Isesaki Monja is said to date back to the Meiji period (1868–1912). During the 1950s an...»
Brix Nine is a specialty fruit tomato grown in areas including Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. The name “Brix Nine” refers to a sugar content of 9 degrees, and the tomatoes are cultivated with the goal of achieving a sugar content of 9 degrees or higher. Compared with ordinary tomatoes, Brix Nine has a notably high sugar content, creating a flavor in which sweetness and umami are densely concentrated...»
Japan Snake Center is a rare specialized zoological facility dedicated to the exhibition and study of snakes. It is located in the Yabuzuka Onsen area of Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, and is owned and operated by the Japan Snake Institute. The center is more than a tourist attraction. It also plays an important role in venomous snake research, antivenom production and storage, and emergency prepare...»
Daikoin Temple is a historic Jodo sect Buddhist temple located in Kanayama-cho, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. Its formal name is Gijozan Nittaji Daikoin. The temple is widely known among local people as “Kosodate Donryu”, meaning “Donryu, the protector of children,” or simply “Donryu-sama.” The temple stands at the southern foot of Mount Kanayama, one of the symbols of Ota City. Surrounded by green...»
Mikazuki Village is a historical theme park in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, designed to recreate the streets, buildings, and atmosphere of Edo-period Japan (1603–1868). Surrounded by quiet mountain scenery, the park creates the impression of stepping into the setting of a historical Japanese drama. The facility was inspired by the world of “Kogarashi Monjiro,” a popular period novel by Japanese au...»
Serada Toshogu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Serada-cho, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. The shrine enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu as Tosho Daigongen, the deified name under which Ieyasu was worshipped after his death. Because Serada is traditionally regarded as a place connected with the origins of the Tokugawa family, the shrine has a special significance among the many Toshogu shrines d...»
Nitta Kanayama Castle was a mountain fortress built on Mt. Kanayama, an independent peak rising approximately 235 meters above sea level near the center of Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. Also known as Kanayama Castle or Ota Kanayama Castle, it was regarded as one of the Seven Famous Castles of the Kanto Region during Japan's Warring States period (1467–1615). Today, the castle site is designated as ...»
Ota Tenjinyama Kofun is a large ancient burial mound in Uchigashima-cho, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. It is designated as a National Historic Site and is an important archaeological monument for understanding the ancient history of the Kanto region. The official name of the historic site is Tenjinyama Kofun, while it is also locally known as Nantaiyama Kofun. The mound was built in the distinctive...»
SUBARU Visitor Center is a corporate museum operated by SUBARU Corporation, formerly known as Fuji Heavy Industries. It is located within the company's Yajima Plant in Shoya-cho, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, one of SUBARU's major automobile production facilities. The visitor center opened on July 15, 2003, as part of celebrations marking SUBARU's 50th anniversary. The facility introduces the compa...»
Gunma Museum of Art, Tatebayashi is located beside Tatara Pond in Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture. Opened in 2001 as Gunma Prefecture's second prefectural art museum, it is surrounded by rich natural scenery and presents a wide range of modern and contemporary art. One of the museum's defining themes is "nature and people." Through works of art from Japan and abroad, the museum explores the ways in...»
Oizumi Town is located in Ora District in southeastern Gunma Prefecture, on the northern edge of the Kanto Plain. Covering an area of approximately 18.03 square kilometers, the town borders Ora and Chiyoda towns to the east, Ota City to the west and north, and Kumagaya City in Saitama Prefecture across the Tone River to the south. The landscape is largely flat, with little difference in elevation...»
Koizumi Castle, also known as Tomioka Castle, was a castle built during Japan's Warring States period in what is now Oizumi Town, Ora District, Gunma Prefecture. The castle is traditionally believed to have been constructed in 1489. Today, the former castle grounds have been preserved as Shironouchi Park. Parts of the original castle layout remain, including several kuruwa fortified compounds, se...»
Izumi Greenway is a lush pedestrian route running almost from north to south through the center of Oizumi Town in Ora District, Gunma Prefecture. The main greenway extends for approximately 2.8 kilometers, providing a relaxing place to walk while enjoying nature throughout the changing seasons. The greenway stretches from Shironouchi Park in the north to Izumi Comprehensive Park in the south. Inc...»
Koizumi Shrine, located in Shironouchi, Oizumi Town, Ora District, Gunma Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine that has been deeply revered by the local community for centuries. The shrine is traditionally said to have been founded in 883, during the Heian period, giving it a history of more than 1,000 years. It has long served as a guardian shrine for the local area and is now one of Oizumi's ...»
Ota City is located in the eastern part of Gunma Prefecture and has a population of approximately 220,000. It borders Isesaki City to the west, Kiryu City to the north, Ashikaga City in Tochigi Prefecture to the east, and Kumagaya and Fukaya cities in Saitama Prefecture to the south. Located approximately 86 kilometers from central Tokyo and about 30 kilometers from Maebashi, the capital of Gunma...»
Kanmuri Inari Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Hosoya-cho, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. Known as one of the Seven Great Inari Shrines of Japan, it has long been deeply revered as a guardian deity of sericulture. Today, the shrine is widely known as a place where visitors can pray for love and good relationships, fertility, safe childbirth, healthy child-rearing, and longevity. Many wo...»
Nitta Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Kanayama-cho, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. It stands at an elevation of approximately 239 meters on the summit of Mount Kanayama, on a site believed to have once been the main bailey of Kanayama Castle. From the shrine grounds, visitors can look out over Ota City and the vast Kanto Plain. On clear days, the view extends far into the distance, mak...»
Kanshoji Temple is a temple of the Shingon Buddhism Buzan School located in Naka-cho, Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture. Its principal image is Dainichi Nyorai, the Buddha who represents the universal truth of the cosmos. The temple has been deeply revered by local residents throughout its long history. The temple's crest features a bellflower motif enclosed in a circle. The peaceful grounds con...»
The Tanaka Shozo Memorial Museum is a history museum located in Ote-machi, Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture. Its official name is the “Ashio Copper Mine Pollution Incident Tanaka Shozo Memorial Museum.” The museum was established to preserve the history of the Ashio Copper Mine Pollution Incident, regarded as one of Japan's earliest major environmental pollution problems, and to introduce the li...»
Tatebayashi Castle was a castle that once stood in what is now Shiro-machi, Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture. It played an important role from the Warring States period through the Edo period, developing as a political and military center of the Tatebayashi area. The castle was also known as “Obiki Castle” and is now designated as a historic site by Tatebayashi City. The castle was built on a p...»
Shiro-machi in Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture, is home to a cultural area where visitors can experience history, culture, and literature in one place. Highlights include Jomon Village, a reconstructed settlement from the Jomon period; the Tayama Katai Memorial Museum of Literature, which introduces the life and literary achievements of renowned writer Tayama Katai; and the Former Residence of ...»
Gunma Children's Country, officially known as Gunma Prefectural Kanayama General Park, is a large urban park located in Nagate-cho, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. The park was developed by making use of the rich natural environment on the western foothills of Mount Kanayama. Construction began in 1979 to commemorate the United Nations International Year of the Child and continued in stages until 1996...»
The Tatebayashi City Historical Museum offers a broad introduction to the history, culture, literature, and industries of Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture. It opened in November 1978 and has collected and displayed a wide range of materials documenting the history of the local area. The museum consists of two facilities: the First Historical Museum and the Second Historical Museum. The First Hi...»
Fusaiji Temple is a temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism located in Hanetsukicho, Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture. Its mountain name is Ryudo-zan, and it is known as one of Tatebayashi's temples with a long and distinguished history. Founded during Japan's Warring States period, the temple has continued to serve as a place of Buddhist faith for the local community. Its quiet and peaceful groun...»
Zenchoji Temple is a temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism located in Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture. Its mountain name is Koho-zan, and the temple is closely associated with the history of Tatebayashi Castle. Founded during the Warring States period, Zenchoji has played an important role in the religious and cultural life of the local community for more than 500 years. Its grounds preserve hi...»
Ikushina Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Nitta Ichinoi-cho, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. The shrine has long been an important place of worship for the local community, and its principal deity is Onamuchi-no-Kami. Onamuchi-no-Kami has traditionally been worshipped as a deity associated with land development, good relationships, and the protection of industries. Ikushina Shrine was fo...»
Sorimachi Yakushi Temple is a historic Buddhist temple located in Sorimachi, Nitta, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. Its official name is Rurizan Myoko-in Shomeiji Temple. Known locally as “Yakushi-sama,” the temple has long been a place of worship and is particularly associated with prayers for protection from bad luck and misfortune. The temple grounds are believed to stand on the former residence o...»
In Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture, the Flour Milling Museum offers visitors an opportunity to discover the history of Japan's flour milling industry and the country's long-standing wheat culture. Established by the Nisshin Seifun Group in Tatebayashi, the birthplace of the company, the museum serves as an important cultural and educational facility. Through exhibits and interactive displays, ...»
Nyotaisan Kofun is a large burial mound from Japan's Kofun period, located in Uchigashima, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. Designated as a National Historic Site of Japan, it is an important archaeological site for understanding the history and political landscape of eastern Japan during the 5th century. The tomb has a distinctive shape known as a keyhole-shaped mound with a short projecting section,...»
The Enkiri-dera Mantokuji Museum is a historical museum in Tokugawa, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. It tells the story of Mantokuji Temple, a convent that became famous during the Edo period as an enkiri-dera, or “divorce temple,” where women seeking to end difficult marriages could find protection and assistance. The museum stands on the former site of Mantokuji, which was once a Buddhist convent. ...»
The Nitta-no-sho Historical Museum, officially known as the Ota City Nitta-no-sho Historical Museum, is a history museum in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. The museum introduces the history and culture of the region from ancient times through the modern era, with a particular focus on the historic Nitta Estate (Nitta-no-sho). The museum provides an opportunity to learn about the development of Ota Ci...»
Chorakuji Temple is a historic Tendai Buddhist temple located in Serada, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. Its mountain name is Seradayama, and the principal object of worship is Shaka Nyorai, the Buddha Shakyamuni. The temple occupies an expansive grounds of considerable historical importance. It stands next to Serada Toshogu Shrine, which has strong connections to the Tokugawa family. The surrounding...»
Mount Kanayama is an isolated peak rising to an elevation of 235.8 meters in Kanayama-cho, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. Located at the southeastern edge of the Hachioji Hills, the mountain is also known as Ota Kanayama and has long been cherished as a symbol of the city. Mount Kanayama is also included among the 100 Famous Mountains of Gunma, a selection of notable mountains representing the prefe...»
The Tsukamawari Kofun Group is an important archaeological site in Tatsumai-cho, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. Dating from the Kofun period, the site provides valuable insights into the ancient communities, beliefs, and funerary traditions of the region. Today, the site has been preserved as a kofun park surrounded by rice fields. Visitors can explore the reconstructed burial mounds and see replica...»
Ota City Historical Park is a fascinating cultural destination in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, where visitors can experience the region's rich history and heritage while enjoying a peaceful walk. The park includes several important historic sites, most notably Chorakuji Temple, a distinguished temple dating back to the medieval period; Serada Toshogu Shrine, closely associated with the Tokugawa fa...»
Michi-no-Eki Ota is a roadside station in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, located along National Route 17's Joetsu-Kanetsu Road. Officially registered as a roadside station in 2011, it serves as a convenient stop for drivers and travelers exploring the area. The facility is approximately 10 km from central Ota and about 12 km from the Isesaki Interchange of the Kita-Kanto Expressway. Located along a ...»
Yamatoimo is a type of Japanese mountain yam and one of the signature agricultural specialties of Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. It is highly regarded for its distinctive texture and rich flavor. In particular, the Ojima area of Ota is well known as a major production center and is famous for having Japan's largest cultivation area for Yamatoimo. The region's fertile, well-drained soil, abundant wat...»
Shoda Memorial Hall in Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture, is a valuable cultural facility where visitors can learn about the history of a merchant family dating back to the Edo period and the development of soy sauce brewing, an important part of Japanese food culture. The memorial hall stands on the grounds of the headquarters of Shoda Soy Sauce Co., Ltd., one of Tatebayashi's long-established compa...»
Tatebayashi City is located in southeastern Gunma Prefecture, on the northern edge of the Kanto Plain. Surrounded by fertile land, rivers, and numerous lakes and wetlands, it has developed as a historic castle town rich in both nature and culture. The city lies between the Tone River to the south and the Watarase River to the north, with numerous smaller rivers and wetlands throughout the area. T...»
Koonji Temple is a historic temple of the Koyasan Shingon school of Buddhism located in Akaiwa, Chiyoda Town, Gunma Prefecture. It is widely known by its popular name, Akaiwa Fudoson, after Fudo Myoo, the Buddhist deity of wisdom and protection enshrined here. Situated in a peaceful area on the left bank of the Tone River, Koonji is said to have a history of more than 1,200 years. As one of the o...»
Chiyoda Town is located in Oura District in southeastern Gunma Prefecture and has a population of approximately 10,000. The magnificent Tone River flows along the southern edge of the town, with the cities of Kumagaya and Gyoda in Saitama Prefecture lying across the river. Chiyoda occupies the area resembling the "neck" of Gunma's crane-shaped outline and borders Meiwa Town to the east, Tatebayas...»
Tsutsujigaoka Park is a large public park in Hanayama-cho, Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture, and is widely known as one of Japan's most celebrated destinations for viewing azaleas. The park covers approximately 49,890 square meters and is home to around 10,000 azalea plants representing more than 50 varieties. In spring, the grounds are transformed into a spectacular display of vivid colors. In...»
Lake Jonuma is a long, narrow lake located in the eastern part of Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture. Closely connected with the area's history, culture, and natural environment, it is one of Tatebayashi's important scenic and tourism attractions. In the past, the lake served as a natural defensive barrier for Tatebayashi Castle, playing an important role in the development of the castle and surr...»
The Chiaki Mukai Children's Science Museum is a science museum operated by Tatebayashi City in Gunma Prefecture. It originally opened in 1991 as the Tatebayashi Children's Science Museum and was later renamed in honor of Chiaki Mukai, a native of Tatebayashi who became the first Japanese woman to travel into space. The museum features a wide range of interactive exhibits covering space, nature, a...»
Zendoji Temple is a Jodo Buddhist temple located in Kusu-cho, Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture. Its formal name is Shunanzan Kensho-in Zendoji. The temple is one of Tatebayashi's important historic temples and is particularly known for the tomb of Sakakibara Yasumasa, a powerful samurai retainer of Tokugawa Ieyasu and one of the celebrated Four Heavenly Kings of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Located in a qu...»
Tatara Marsh is a scenic wetland stretching across Tatebayashi City and Ora Town in Gunma Prefecture. It is one of a group of lakes and wetlands formed in the low-lying area between the Tone River and Watarase River. The marsh covers approximately 80 hectares and has a shoreline of about 7 kilometers. Although most of the actual marsh lies within Tatebayashi City, its surroundings include a prefe...»
Obiki Inari Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Obiki-cho, Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture. It was founded during the Sengoku period as the guardian shrine of Tatebayashi Castle, then known as Obiki Castle, and has shared the history of the castle and the surrounding town for centuries. The shrine has long been worshipped by local residents and is still visited by people praying for ...»
Yoi Inari Shrine and Yoake Inari Shrine are historic Inari shrines in Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture. Both are closely associated with the legendary story of the construction of Tatebayashi Castle, known as the Legend of the Fox's Tail, and are important sites for understanding the history and cultural traditions of Tatebayashi. Together with Obiki Inari Shrine, which was established as the g...»
Aoume Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Honcho 2-chome, Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture. The shrine's official name is recorded as Aoume Shrine in the former Tatebayashi Town Shrine Register, while the Ora District Gazetteer refers to it as Aoume Tenmangu. Locally, it has also long been known as Aoume Tenjin. The shrine is dedicated primarily to Sugawara no Michizane, the renowned ...»
Nagara Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Daikan-cho, Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture. Long revered as the general guardian shrine of Tatebayashi, it has played an important role in the religious life of the local community for centuries. The shrine was formerly classified as a Go-sha, a village-level shrine under the prewar shrine ranking system, and was also designated as a shrine...»
Unryuji Temple is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple located in Shimohayakawada-cho, Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture. Founded in the 16th century, the temple has long served as a place of Buddhist faith for the local community, while its peaceful grounds preserve a sense of history that stretches back for centuries. Unryuji is also closely associated with the Ashio Copper Mine Pollution Incident, one of th...»
Akaiwa Ferry is a historic ferry service crossing the Tone River between Akaiwa in Chiyoda Town, Gunma Prefecture, and Kuzuwada in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture. The distance between the two riverbanks is approximately 400 meters, and the motorized ferry takes about four minutes to cross the river. Today, the ferry forms part of Prefectural Route 83, the Kumagaya-Tatebayashi Line, which conne...»
Horinji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple of the Obaku school located in Chiyoda Town, Ora District, Gunma Prefecture. Its mountain name is Shinpukuzan, and the temple has a history spanning more than 700 years. It is regarded as an important temple for understanding the history of Zen Buddhism in northern Kanto. Horinji also has a close connection with Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, who later became the fif...»
Tone River Weir is a large-scale weir constructed across the main channel of the Tone River on the border between Chiyoda Town in Gunma Prefecture and Gyoda City in Saitama Prefecture. Located approximately 154 kilometers upstream from the mouth of the Tone River, it is one of Japan's major water resource facilities. The weir was completed in 1968 to help address water shortages in the Tokyo metr...»
Meiwa Town is located in the southeastern part of Gunma Prefecture, at the prefecture's easternmost and southeastern edge in Ora District. It occupies the area corresponding to the “neck” of Gunma Prefecture's famous crane-shaped outline. The majestic Tone River flows along the south of the town, while the Yata River runs to the north, creating a landscape rich in water and greenery. Meiwa belong...»
Oura Town is located in Ora District in southeastern Gunma Prefecture. It is a charming town where natural surroundings and modern urban functions coexist. Located approximately 70 kilometers north of central Tokyo, the town has a predominantly flat landscape with an average elevation of around 25 meters. The area is relatively free from major natural disasters and is known as a stable and comfor...»
On the grounds of Eimeiji Temple, a Soto Zen Buddhist temple in Nakano, Oura Town, Ora District, Gunma Prefecture, stands a remarkable fragrant olive tree known as the “Eimeiji Temple Osmanthus.” The tree is designated as a National Natural Monument of Japan and is regarded as one of the area's most valuable historic trees. Fragrant olive, or kinmokusei, is well known for its sweet and powerful f...»
Mirai Symbol Tower is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Oura Town, Ora District, Gunma Prefecture. Located in Central Park next to Oura Town Hall, the tower was developed as part of a local revitalization initiative and opened on May 12, 1993. The tower stands approximately 59.5 meters high. From the observation room located partway up the tower, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the s...»
Itakura Town is located at the easternmost edge of southeastern Gunma Prefecture, in Ora District. It occupies the “beak” of Gunma's bird-shaped outline, often described as a crane in flight. The Tone River, one of Japan's largest rivers by drainage area, flows to the south, while the Watarase River runs to the north. To the east lies the vast Watarase Retarding Basin, one of the largest wetland a...»
Watarase Nature Museum is an information and educational facility located in Ebise, Itakura Town, Ora District, Gunma Prefecture. It introduces the natural environment, history, and culture of the Watarase Retarding Basin, one of the largest wetlands in the Kanto region. Located near the entrance to the vast wetland, the museum serves as a convenient starting point for visitors who want to learn ...»
Takatori Tenmangu Shrine is located in Otakashima, Itakura Town, Ora District, Gunma Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a historical figure widely revered in Japan as the deity of learning and scholarship. With a long history of local devotion, the shrine is affectionately known as “Joshu Itakura Chie-tsuke Tenjin,” meaning Tenjin of wisdom and learning. It attracts man...»
Gunma Water Village is a waterfront park located in Iwata, Itakura Town, Ora District, Gunma Prefecture. It is also commonly known as Gunma Water Village Park. Stretching along the banks of the Yata River, the park was developed by making use of the surrounding ponds, waterways, and natural wetlands. Covering approximately 100,000 square meters, it offers visitors an opportunity to experience the...»
Raiden Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Itakura, Itakura Town, Ora District, Gunma Prefecture. It is widely regarded as the de facto head shrine of Raiden shrines and Raiden-sha found throughout the Kanto region. To distinguish it from other shrines with the same name, it is also commonly called Itakura Raiden Shrine. Together with Betsuraikōtaijin Shrine in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture,...»