Numata - 沼田市

Submitted by cyangoose on Fri, 2005/09/23 - 02:34.
Location Description:

Numata is located in northern Gunma. It is bordered by Mt. Akagi and Mt. Hotaka. Being surrounded by mountains means that it gets a reprieve from the hellacious winds that can blow through the flatter parts of Gunma.

The kanji for Numata mean something along the lines of 'boggy field.' That doesn't conjure up the prettiest of pictures, but the Numata area is quite nice scenery-wise.

On the 13th of February, 2005, Numata merged with two smaller towns, Shirasawa Village and Tone Village (which have become Shirasawa-machi and Tone-machi, respectively). With these additions, Numata now stands at 443.37 square km, making it the largest city area-wise in Gunma, though of course, the neighboring town of Minakami is still larger.

Things in Numata

Numata Park (沼田公園 Numata Kouen)- Numata Park is located near the city hall. It has a playground and a large expanse of grass which is often used for picnicing in the cherry blossom season. There is also a small selection of caged animals, including bears and chickens. It's kind of sad. The park is also home to the Numata castle ruins as well as some relocated historical buildings.

Mt. Kasho (迦葉山 Kashozan) - The mountain is home to the Mirokuji Temple, a historical worshipping place for Buddhist monks. The temple houses a number of tengu (long-nosed red-faced goblin) masks including the largest Tengu mask in Japan, which stands 5.5 meters high and has a nose 2.7 meters long.

Tambara Ski Park/Lavender Park

Numata Festival

Fukiware Falls (吹割の滝)

Shirasawa Highland Onsen "Bokyo no Yu"

Oigami Onsen

Location Directions:

by Train
The JR East Jouetsu Line stops in Numata at Numata-eki.

by Car
Head north on Route 17 and you'll come to Rt. 120. Turn right onto Rt. 120 and you'll be in Numata. (Via the 2 and Rt. 17 going from Movix in Isesaki takes approximately 1 h 20 min.)

Longitude:
139.04743194580078

Latitude:
36.64280423665459

Description:
Numata is located in northern Gunma. It is bordered by Mt. Akagi and Mt. Hotaka. Being surrounded by mountains means that it gets a reprieve from the hellacious winds that can blow through the flatter parts of Gunma.
The kanji for Numata mean something along the lines of 'boggy field.' That doesn't conjure up the prettiest of pictures, but the Numata area is quite nice scenery-wise.
On the 13th of February, 2005, Numata merged with two smaller towns, Shirasawa Village and Tone Village (which have become Shirasawa-machi and Tone-machi, respectively). With these additions, Numata now stands at 443.37 square km, making it the largest city area-wise in Gunma, though of course, the neighboring town of Minakami is still larger.
Things in Numata
Numata Park (沼田公園 Numata Kouen)- Numata Park is located near the city hall. It has a playground and a large expanse of grass which is often used for picnicing in the cherry blossom season. There is also a small selection of caged animals, including bears and chickens. It's kind of sad. The park is also home to the Numata castle ruins as well as some relocated historical buildings.
Mt. Kasho (迦葉山 Kashozan) - The mountain is home to the Mirokuji Temple, a historical worshipping place for Buddhist monks. The temple houses a number of tengu (long-nosed red-faced goblin) masks including the largest Tengu mask in Japan, which stands 5.5 meters high and has a nose 2.7 meters long.
Tambara Ski Park/Lavender Park
Numata Festival
Fukiware Falls (吹割の滝)
Shirasawa Highland Onsen "Bokyo no Yu"
Oigami Onsen

Directions:
by Train
The JR East Jouetsu Line stops in Numata at Numata-eki.
by Car
Head north on Route 17 and you'll come to Rt. 120. Turn right onto Rt. 120 and you'll be in Numata. (Via the 2 and Rt. 17 going from Movix in Isesaki takes approximately 1 h 20 min.)

Web Address(es) (1):
www.city.numata.gunma.jp/

Location Web Address 1:

www.city.numata.gunma.jp/

Location Latitude:
36.64280423665459
Location Longitude:
139.04743194580078
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