大行山

川
笠科

水上高原スキー場

401

Tales of Numata

nsen
Shink
a
Joets
u

材木町

清水町
下之町

沼田駅

光清寺

東吾妻町

上越新
幹線

Tsukuda Sta.

Old Numata Savings Bank

Showa-mura
うばしま

17

Shikishima
Sta.

しきしま

500m

353

吾

妻

川

子持総合支所

0

251

線
吾妻

Katashina
River

昭和村

赤城総合
支所

川
品
片

W
SW

251

大沼

赤城PA

Akagi PAAkagi Nature Park
赤城自然園

Maebashi-shi
前橋市

To Maebashi

16

Mt.Akagi

The Japanese Romantic Road
Okutone Yukemuri Kaido
Jyomosanzan Panorama Kaido

1579.5968.2

奥利根ゆけむり街道・
上毛三山パノラマ街道
Bokyo Line

望郷ライン
Kan'etsu Expressway

関越自動車道

70

Joetsu Shinkansen

上越新幹線

牛石峠

0

2km

JR Railway Line

JR鉄道

草木湖

Sightseeing Spots

Ueno
Sta.

観光名所

日本ロマンチック街道

桐生市

小沼

海老名JCT

東京駅

Kiryu-shi

1673.9

Ebina
JCT

Tokyo
Sta.

花見ヶ原
森林公園

白樺牧場

4

至前橋

みどり市

1685

渋川市
赤城GC

Midori-shi

62

赤城山

Shibukawa-shi

赤城IC

練馬IC

水戸IC

1827.61564.7

Akagi IC

1644

長七郎山

62

沼田市

Mt. Komochi / 子持山
The gentle slope of Mt. Komochi stretches up from thesouthwest of the city. The mountain is known for its
beautiful autumn foliage, which even appears inJapan’s oldest existing collection of poetry, The
Manyoshu. It is also known for having one of Japan’s
972 primary surveying triangulation points.

白水GC

上沼須町

Numata-shi

つくだ

かなしま

291

旧沼田貯蓄銀行

おのがみ Library
Ubukata Memorial

片品
川

川
根
利

Tone
River

120

生方記念文庫

昭和村役場

17

妙光寺
了源寺

長寿院
舒林寺

赤城展望広場

Nerima
IC

栗生山

駅入口

正覚寺

須賀神社
金剛院 Suga Shrine

255

中央道
To Nagoya Chuodo
至名古屋

Mito
IC

地蔵岳

Numata Sta

おのがみおんせん

中町

restaurant
自動車販売店
car shop

駒ヶ岳

沼田駅前

西倉内町

線
環状

Numata Hospital
沼田病院

東村役場

Numata Tourist Information Office

薄根町

Akagi Suigen no Mori

鈴ヶ岳

沼田市観光案内所

沼田市役所
Numata City 天狗プラザ東
Office小野上総合支所線
上越

沼田公園(沼田城址)

S

Numata Park (Remains of Numata Castle)

赤城水源の森

ノーザンCC赤城ゴルフ場レストラン

市民体育館

平等寺

1136.4TOPFIELD Paraglider School
トップフィールド （TOPFIELD）
Everyone from kids to senior citizens can have fun.
No special training is required. "Walking in the sky"from a vertical height of 450 m. Experience thelongest course in Kanto area.
黒檜山

薄根橋

鐘楼

文化会館
税務所

利根方面
白沢

沼田市街地
方面

練馬IC
Nerima IC

八王子
新宿HachiojiShinjuku
Hachioji JCT
八王子JCT

To Nagoya
至名古屋

上野駅

Historic Spots

旧跡・名勝
Hot Springs

FREE Wi-fi
Falls

温泉

滝

Camp Ground

Minshuku

キャンプ場

Cherry tree

桜

Orchard

果樹園

民宿

Golf Course

ゴルフ場

Ski Areas

スキー場

NaritaAirport成田空港

HanedaAirport
羽田空港

Niigata
Airport

新潟空港

To Iwaki
至いわき

Omiya
大宮

Kawaguchi JCT Misato JCT
Akabane
川口JCT 三郷JCT
赤羽

外環道

Ken'odo
圏央道

122

3

Ryomo Line
JR両毛線

品川
Ebina JCT
Shinagawa
海老名JCT
1154.2２時間
2hour
Joban Expwy・Kita'Kanto Expwy・
Tohoku Expwy・Kan'etsu Expwy
常磐道・北関東道・
東北道・関越道

Narita Airport
成田空港
To Itako
至潮来

Tokyo
東京

東京
Tokyo

Shutoko
首都高1274.3

東関道
TokandoHaneda Airport
羽田空港

Kan'etsu Expressway
関越自動車道
１時間30分1hour 30min
Ken'o Expwy・
Kan'etsu Expwy
圏央道・関越道

池袋
Ikebukuro 上野
Ueno

10min
10分
30min
30分

Numata
IC
沼田IC

20min
20分
20min
20分

１時間55分1hour 55min
Joetsu Shinkansen
Jomo Kogen
上越新幹線

Sta.

１時間20分
上毛高原駅
1hour 20min
Takasaki Line・Joetsu Line
JR高崎線・上越線

20min
20分

25分
25min
Bus
バス
25分
25min

25分
25min

新潟駅

Tambara Kogen
玉原高原

Mt. Kasho迦葉山Oigami Spa
老神温泉

Fukiware Falls

吹割の滝

Sta.

沼田駅

Numata
Sta.

沼田駅

Tokyo
Sta.

東京駅

Tokaido Line
Shinagawa JR東海道線

Sta.

品川駅 8分

Niigata
Sta.

Numata Park

(Remains of Numata Castle)
沼田公園（沼田城址）

Kan'etsu Kotu Bus
関越交通バス Numata

２時間40分2hour 40min
Narita Express
特急成田エクスプレス
１時間
1hour
Keikyu Line (the Express)
京急空港線・本線（急行）

地蔵岳

Ｇ.Ｓ To Midtown

大峰山

Tsurugashima JCT
鶴ヶ島JCT
Bijogi JCT
美女木JCT大萓山

榛名町

convenience
store
コンビニ
To Tone・Shirasawa

倉見沢
川

永井川

50

東名高速
Tomei Expressway

小黒檜山

Historic Toki Residence
いちしろ

Haruna Shrine

天桂寺

昭和村

1272

Tochigi Tsuga JCT
至水戸
栃木都賀JCTTo MitoSano Tanuma IC Tochigi Iwafune JCT
佐野田沼IC 栃木岩舟JCT

藤岡JCT Fujioka JCT Tatebayashi IC
館林IC
Honjyo Kodama IC 足尾銅山跡
本庄児玉ICTa
JR kas
Jo 上
高 aki
ets 越
崎 Li
uS 新
線 ne
hin 幹線ka
Okegawa Kitamoto ICnsen
桶川北本IC

Oizumi JCT
大泉JCT

1878.2

Ota Kiryu IC
太田桐生IC

北関東自動車道
Kitakanto Expressway
高崎JCT
Takasaki JCT

JR八高線
Hachiko Line

二
又
沢

榛名神社

Showa-mura

Numata IC
沼田IC

1296.4

Ubukata Memorial Museum

旧土岐邸洋館

鷹ノ巣

Iwamoto Sta.

大立
沢

沼田署

消防署入口

高泉

Maebashi前橋

上信越自動車道
Joshin'etsu Expressway

新地川

根利

沼田市

17

線 e
18 足尾温泉
越本k Lin
JR信tu Trun 高崎IC'einhTakasaki IC
S

冷沢橋

120

高泉橋

滝

十王公園

生方記念資料館

沼田警察署西

根利川

高
泉
川

高橋場町

坂川

紅葉橋

Historic Ubukata House

266

小松

八軒屋

赤城高原SAいわもと

岩本町

Mt.Komochi 子持山

赤城沢橋

柳町

桜町

［関東百名山］

柿平

砂川

赤
城
沢

三光院

沼田IC

青木
砂川大滝

Hatsuho Country Club (Hatsuho CC)
初穂カントリークラブ（初穂 CC）
You can enjoy a stay at the hotel, meals andthe hot spring in the extensive, American resort
style golf field.

GUNMA Prf.
Hokuriku Shinkansen Takasaki
高崎
北陸新幹線

1908

120

JR吾妻線
Agatsuma Line

碓氷軽井沢IC
Usui Karuizawa IC

Sonohara Lake / 薗原湖
A lake made by damming up the Katashina ravine.
Beautiful broad-leaf trees in the surrounding area
make the lake a famous spot for their beautiful
autumn foliage. You can enjoy lakeside walking andfishing.

日影南郷Sunagawa Falls

昭和IC

Nango Hot Springs 南郷温泉
Shakunage no yu しゃくなげの湯Magariya-style house in Nango

模
大規

至長野
To Nagano

穴原

井
戸
入
沢

線
状
環

沼田北小前

たかやま高原牧場

屋形原町

関越自動車道川根
薄旧生方家住宅金井市営住宅木田坂上

県立ぐんま天文台

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ve
Ri
ne
u
Us

南郷の曲屋

Akagi Kogen SA

ノーザンCC
上毛ゴルフ場

Numata IC

道

農
広域

145

1442

To Sendai
至仙台
東北自動車道
Tohoku Expressway

Numata-shi

沼田
NumataThe Japanese Romantic Road

日本ロマンチック街道

日向南郷

Showa IC

大竹

1892

Sonohara Lake 薗原湖

赤城根りんご団地

Numata IC
沼田IC

上毛高原

Jomokogen

沼田市

運動広場

園原りんご団地
輪組

多那

関越自動車道鍋改戸

上毛森林CC

三沢交流広場

Misawa Recreation Plaza

Katashina
River
Kan'etsu
Expressway

入沢

高山村

F ［Midtown Map］

62

川
赤城

至草津
Takayama-mura

SE

下川田町

日本ロマンチック街道
The Japanese Romantic Road

To Kusatsu

下沼田町

沼須町

尾合

1998

To Nikko
至日光Minakami IC
水上IC

17

前袈裟丸山

川田神社

Kawada Shrine

大理石村
ロックハート城

36

Numata City Office

ぬまた
Numata Sta.

Jizo Hot Springs

145

沼田市役所

榛名町

新田
地蔵温泉

今井町

Numata Park (Remains of Numata Castle)

硯田町

Shiisaka Pass

岩室

251

半月山

馬中

Numata Park (Remains of Numata Castle)
沼田公園（沼田城址）
At the park which is made in the Sanada-familyrelated castle remains, you can see colorful flowers
blooming throughout the year. It is also known as agood cherry blossom spot. Some relics of thecastle such as platforms of turrets are still there.

with fresh fruits and foods which you cannot eat anywhere but
Numata and being relaxed in a hot spring.

上川田町

沼田IC

沼田公園（沼田城址）

片品
川

cannot experience in urban areas, making your stomach full下村

Mt.Nokogiri 鋸山

赤倉山

Tone River 17

老神渓谷

島古井

園原

Joetsu Shinkansen
上越新幹線

Numata-shi

Oigami Gorge

椎坂トンネル

椎坂峠

平出

円覚大膳滝

OigamiHot Springs

267

生枝

白沢支所

望郷の湯

120

Numata IC

Usune River

白佐波神社

Enkaku Daizen Falls

Joetsu Line
JR上越線
Kan'etsu Expressway
関越自動車道2143.6後袈裟丸山

views. Please fully enjoy good aspects of Japan which you

薄根川

白岩町

横塚りんご団地

岡谷大橋

昭和村役場

and spend relaxing time while enjoying traditional country

下沼田町 沼田岡谷温泉

道の駅「白沢」Michi no Eki「Shirasawa」
Bokyo-no-yu

不動沢

Fudo Falls 不動滝

Niigata
新潟

Mt.Sukai

1525

栗原川林道

老神温泉

高平

［日本百名山］
皇海山

わたらせ渓谷鐵道

Numata is a place where you can easily access from Tokyo

Numata Okaya Hot Springs

Oigami Hot Springs / 老神温泉
Old established inns and hotels line up along
Katashina gorge with beautiful autumn leaves
and fresh green.

交通のご案内Niigata Airport
新潟空港

備前楯

Fully enjoy NumataeLinstrawberries.

川
利根

253

久屋りんご団地

町田町

su

et

Jo

blueberries, peaches, grapes, apples and

荘田城址公園Katashina
River

Hatsuho CC 初穂CC
Takahira Manor House
and Pine Tree

白沢高原温泉
白沢りんご団地

岡谷ぶどう団地大原

Access to Numata

砥沢橋線

Shouda Park

大原りんご団地

白沢
川

越throughout the year such as cherries,

上古語父

薄根りんご団地

原町

Golf Club Sky Resort

石割桜

ShirasawaHighlandHot Springs

大釜町
上

群馬CC

戸神町

上小森

利根町

社山

月夜野IC

Auto Camp Ground

1753

庚申山

36

奈良りんご団地

Tone-machi

オートキャンプ場

ゴルフクラブスカイリゾート

Forest of Shinjuku 新宿の森

771.6

1326.9

阿世潟峠

1960

皇海橋

川

戸神山

オートキャンプ場

鱒飛の滝
山妻有の桜
追貝
利根支所

高戸谷りんご団地

Shirasawa-machi
白沢町

追貝りんご団地

Auto Camp Ground

川
栗原

赤谷

can enjoy fruits picking in each season

Tsukiyono IC

ごかん

下古語父

Mt.Tokami

石墨町

高戸谷

1067.8田沢川

Tales of Numata

number of tourist fruit gardens. Tourists

Usune noOkuwa

塩河原温泉

グレープランド秋塚

追貝原

駒寄

片品川

sake breweries in the city. Above all, the city has the largest

Gokan Sta.

奈良ぶどう郷

発知川

新治村役場

17

みなかみ町役場

物語 り

薄根の大桑

sunshine, pure water and rich soil are superb and there
are two
川川須

下発知りんご団地
下発知町

不動滝

1827

湯之沢

NUMATA
GUIDE
MAP

雨乞山

Mt.Amagoi

大倉

765.9

291

川

三岳

上毛高原駅

白狐沢川
Farm products and Japanesesake nurtured by long
duration of
押野

川場村役場
ぶどうの森ほっち高山mask of Tengu is dedicated to it.

町営温泉センター

月夜野温泉

Jomo kogen
Sta.

1347.2

1344

延間峠

雨見山

271

as a mountain of long-nosed goblin or Tengu because a large

吹割渓谷 Fukiware Ravine

吹割の滝 Fukiware Falls

田代山

高王山

湯宿温泉

砥山

浮島観音堂

Mt.Tashiro

中発知町

751.6

平川不動尊

1976

1835

Fudo Falls

千鳥小沢1351.1

奈良

大平山

1122.5

真沢温泉

Mt. Kasho (Kashozan) located near the city area is also known

玉原山麓りんご団地

泙川

沢
倉
田
小

赤岩温泉

Mt.Mitsumine

21FC団地

川場温泉
薄
根
川

272

blossoming in spring anda large number of tourists visit there.
1142.8溝又川

石尊山

Shimomoku PA

佐山りんご団地
佐山町［関東百名山］
三峰山

下牧PA

四釜
川

高畠山

相俣ダム
blossoming in all seasons including
more than 200 cherry月夜野CC
trees

天狗の里フルーツ団地

Fukiware Falls / 吹割の滝
This is called Niagara of the East with 7 meters in
1290
height and 30
meters in width. Beauty of the gorge
and autumn leaves seen from a promenade and a
viewing stand is overwhelming.

沢

俣

三

平川
平川りんご団地

伊香原

黒檜山

赤谷湖

castle has been developed as a beautiful park with flowers

64

263

浅松山

walls is left as remains of the Numata
赤谷湖Castle but the site of the1073.9サラダパークぬまた

Salad Park Numata

平原

幡谷温泉

シゲト山

61

上発知開拓

津室沢

the finest castles in Japan. At present, only part of the stone

保戸野山

平原りんご団地

水行寺山

Higan Cherry Blossom Tree at Hocchi
265
発知のヒガンザクラ
The age of this tree is estimated to be around 500 years. 佐山開拓This beloved tree is also called "Hocchi-no nawashiro- 発知のヒガンザクラ
zakura" (the rice seedling bed tree of Hocchi), because it Higan cherry blossoms
comes to bloom at the time rice seedling beds are made. tree at Hocchi(Natural monument of Gunma Prefecture)

みなかみ町

2

1519

丸山

Minakami-machi

沢川

中禅寺湖

西ノ湖

1793.4

三重泉沢

Chuzenji Lake

摺渕温泉

1256.7

武尊温泉

大立

1968.0平滝

西川

Shidare cherry blossoms
tree at Kami-Hocchi

川場村

桜川

the Kanto region, boasting its dignified appearance as one of

Kamimoku Sta.

Kawaba-mura

桜川温泉

上発知のシダレザクラ

日本ロマンチック街道
The Japanese Romantic Road

赤倉山

かみもく

1254.8tower which only the
17 Edo Castle and the Numata Castle had in

県立森林公園「21世紀の森」
上発知町

日光市

1981

120

1668

中山

大峰山

猿ヶ京温泉

current Numata City. Nobuyuki constructed a five-story castle

上牧温泉

Prefectural Forest Park
"The Forest of the 21st Century"

花の駅・片品 花咲の湯

綱沢川

24

栃木県

宿堂坊山

1322.7ノルン水上スキー場

Kashozan Mirokuji Temple / 迦葉山 弥勒寺
The japan’s biggest mask of a long-nosed goblin or
Tengu with 6.7 meters in face length and 2.7
meters in nose height is held in the temple.

滝ノ沢

水上IC

Hananoeki・Katashina
花咲温泉 Hanasaku no yu

Tochigi Prefecture
Nikko-shi

三林班沢Mirokuji
1146.6

四釜川

道
歩
然
自
路
国
三

point of view. Nobuyuki Sanada who became the first lordof the
吾妻耶山

男体

峰山

Minakami IC

寄居山温泉センター

発知川

弥勒寺

板沢山

natural monument and abundant hot spring facilities.

2388.02246.01540.9鎌田温泉

2032

1322.4

奈女沢温泉

1373.9Katashina-mura
片品村

片品村役場

サエラスキーリゾート尾瀬

Mt.Kashoalso enjoy skiing, Fukiware Falls designated as a national

Numata Castle in 1590 laid the full-scale foundation of the

266

迦葉山

in the Kanto region, Ski Park where families and beginners canFurthermore, Numata City is also important from the historical

高薙山

水上温泉

尾瀬大橋

戦場ヶ原

三ヶ峰

Kowashimizu Falls

スノーパル・オグナほたか

川場スキー場

高手山

ペンションビレッジ

鹿俣
沢

能

外山

Tambara Lake

Minakami Hot Springs

阿

温泉ヶ岳

みなかみ

センター
ハウス

玉原湖

光徳温泉

120

2204

錫ヶ岳

大笹山

1466.0

Tambara Lavender Park
Tambara Ski Park たんばらスキーパーク
Camp Ground キャンプ場

強清水の滝"Little Oze" boasting prominent primeval forests of beech trees

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Yunoko Lake
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by large rivers, being known as the most famous river terrace

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Sugenuma Lake

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a city full of nature with a population of about 50,000. Moreover,

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heights ranging from 250 to 2,000 meters above sea level. It is

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Marunuma Lake

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Fujiwara Lake 藤原湖

Tambara Ski Park / たんばらスキーパーク
This ski resort offers quality powdery snow with a wide
range of snow activities for beginners.

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Lavender is at its best from the middle of July to the
middle of August. The vast ground is covered with thelavender field like a purple carpet.

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尾瀬戸倉温泉

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Nagano Prefecture through Numata City, and日光沢温泉
leading
to Nikko City in Tochigi Prefecture.
Possessing the 手白沢温泉
most German-like landscape inJapan, it was properly named “Romantic Road”
because of the influence of German culturearound the beginning of modern Japan.

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An Overview of Numata City

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8min
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上越新幹線

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Tokyo
Sta.

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Jomo Kogen
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上毛高原駅

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The castle chime calls us to travel through the past.

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Bell Tower

MAP ● FThe giant snake float is usually displayed during
the festival period because of its huge size with thetotal length of 108 m and the weight of 2 tons. On
the day of the festival, young men carry the smaller
version of the giant snake float vigorously and walkaround the hot spring area. As the giant snake float
with the length of 108 m is brought out in the yearof the Serpent which comes once in twelve years, alarge number of carriers is recruited to carry it.

Various events in the midtown
街中イベント

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Ebisuko is an established customary eventin the autumn. It is a sale which features
special bargain prices on such items as
lucky bags. On a Saturday and Sunday inthe middle of November,Honchodori(themain street) is transformed into apedestrian mall with street stalls arrangedin front of each store. There are a varietyof events held in the street such as theDaruma Fair in January and the Warabe
Festival in April.

A parade of gorgeous floats andthe spirited bearing of portableshrines heat up midtown.

You’ll be excited with the fiery spirit that pervades the Numata festival.

Mando(floats)

Takahira Manor House and Pine Tree
Known once as the location of the castle
高平の書院と五葉マツ
MAP ● B-3of the powerful lord Sanada, the site is
now Numata’s most famous cherry
blossom viewing area.

The manor house was used when the
fourth Lord Sanada, Nobumasa, of Numata
created a new estate. The house was laterrebuilt in the shoin style of Japanese
residential architecture. The house and its
adjacent pine tree have been designatedas prefectural monuments.

TempleGate

Tengu

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Mt. Kasho (Kashozan)迦葉山Numata Festival (Aug 3-5)/ 沼田まつり (8 月 3･4･5 日 )Local performing art Feel the tradition

With ten floats called "mando" and portable shrines of each town going through thecity, the city area is filled with excitement. The valiant joint performance of portableshrines and mando of the Suga Shrine and the Haruna Shrine overwhelms theaudience and the Tengu mikoshi carried only by women adds beauty to thefestival. One of the things which not only children but also adults are looking
forward to is about 200 street stalls.

Oigami hot springs giant snake festival
老神温泉 大蛇まつり
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Numasu puppet theater/ 沼須人形芝居

The puppet theater is held every year on
April 3rd at the Toishi shrine, having
originated in the end of the Edo period. Boththe performance itself and the doll heads
used in it have been designated as cultural
assets of the city.

Statue of Nobuyuki Sanada/
Statue of Komatsuhime

Goten-zakura/ 御殿桜Branching out overthe stone wall of thecastle ruins, thischerry tree is the
symbol of Numata
Park and is called theGoten-zakura 'Palace
Cherry Tree' as a termof endearment.

Numata Park (Remains of Numata Castle)
沼田公園 ( 沼田城址 )Hiraide kabuki/ 平出歌舞伎

The local theatrical performance which had been handed down from the
mid-Edo period and once performed on kabuki stages in various places
being connected with the religion and ritual had been suspended
temporarily, but the performance has been reproduced by volunteers
and they are performing programs such as "Ehon Taikoki Judanme."

Stop overFarmers’ Markets
農産物直売所If you’re looking for fresh produce, stop in
at one of the many farmers’ markets in
Numata. They offer a wide variety ofseasonal fresh local farm products,
traditional crafts, and even wild plants.

airasawThe Sh【The Shirasawa/ 座・白沢】
It is in Roadside Station Shirasawa. Ice
cream made from fresh,raw milk isalso popular.

Shirasawa Highland Hot Springs Bokyo-no-yu
白沢高原温泉 ｢ 望郷の湯 ｣MAP ● B-3
Bokyo-no-yu is conveniently
located at a rest stop just off
Rt.120.The facility is equippedwith saunas, Jacuzzis, and alarge indoor bath, but thehighlight of Bokyo-no-yu is its
open-air outdoor bath with its
breathtaking view over the valley
facing Mt. Akagi. The view canalso be enjoyed while partaking
of a comfortable meal in theattached restaurant.

Nango Hot Springs Shakunage-no-yu
南郷温泉 ｢ しゃくなげの湯 ｣ MAP ● C-3【Nango Market/ 南郷市場】
It is in "Shakunage-no-yu" and isproud of fresh mountain products
such as the edible wild plants andmushrooms.

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Enjoy the various spas

A lot of hot springs gush out in the city,
including Okaya, Jizo, Shirasawa
Highland, Oigami and Nango hot
springs. Please stop in these hot springsby all means when you visit the city.

A building using local wood inabundance which gives visitors asense of warmth and nostalgia.
Boasts a "gensen-kakenagashi"style hot spring (which provides hot
water directly from the source of hot
spring) with a broad range ofefficacy. Fragrant cypress baths andopen-air baths where you can hear
the murmur of a stream are available
and can try your hand at making
soba (buckwheat noodles) or
wisteria crafts. Also, enjoy dishes
using locally produced foods.

We are proud of our abundant hot springs waterand hospitality which rivals the water for warmth.
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Snow Fireflies

Oigami Hot Springs
老神温泉You’ll feel free. Unwind and relax.

Magariya-style house in Nango
南郷の曲屋

The historic Suzuki house, built in Nango in 1785, is a'magariya,' a style of building famous for its thatchedroof and L shape, typical of wealthy farmhouses of thatera. This type of building is especially rare in Kanto.
Historic Ubukata House/ 旧生方家住宅
Relocated and reconstructed a residential house of a second-class drug seller and apurveyor of the Numata Domain which had been located in the city area. It is considered
to have been constructed around the end of the 17th century in the tsumairi style having
the entrance on gabled side with shingle roofing, being the oldest tradesman's house ineastern Japan. A nationally-designated important cultural property.

Mt. Kasho, also known as Tengu's Mountain, is home to the historic Mirokuji Temple. The
temple was opened by the famous priest Jikaku from Hieizan and was once used by
Ieyasu Tokugawa, the first shogun, to pray. At the temple you will find the largest tengu(long nosed goblin) mask in Japan. The mask stands 6.5 meters high and has a nose
measuring 2.8 meters. Visitors can rent tengu masks for wish granting. When the wish has
been realized, the mask should be returned to the temple.
Numata Information Tourist Office/
沼田市観光案内所
In addition to providing tourist information, the Numata Information
Tourist Office has sections selling goods related to the historicallyfamous Sanada clan, souvenirs and local products and providing
materials which describe historical episodes about Numata.
Opening hours during summer: 9:00 - 17:00;
During Winter: 10:00 - 16:00.
Holidays: No holidays (except for year-end
and New Year holidays)

Historic Toki Residence/ 土岐邸洋館
In 1990, relocated and reconstructed a Western-style
house related to the Toki clan, the last lord of the
Numata Castle, which was constructed in Shibuya,
Tokyo in 1924. A house like a German vacation house,having characteristic dormer windows called "bull'seye." A national registered tangible cultural property.

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Namae lion dance
生枝獅子舞
Using a lion mask received
from the fifth Lord Sanada,
Nobutoshi, of Numata, thelion dance is a lively dance
performed by three people.
The dance is loved as both a
Shinto ritual and an
entertaining traditional art.

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Legend has it that the Oigami hot springs were discovered by thebattle injured deity of Mt. Akagi and used to heal the god's wounds.
This area of the Katashina Gorge has a number of long-establishedJapanese inns and hotels which boast of their rich variety of hot
springs and friendly atmosphere. There is a popular bathing course
known as the Rotenburo Junishi. Twelve of the local hot spring resorts
have named their outdoor baths for the twelve animals of the Chinese
zodiac. It is possible to enjoy all twelve of the baths in one day.

The highlights

Spa tour of legend/ 伝説の湯めぐり

Snow Fireflies/ 雪ほたる

Morning Market/ 朝市▼

The Numata clan constructed the Numata Castle in 1532. After the
war-torn era, the castle became a castle where the Sanada clan
resides, and the first lord of the castle, Nobuyuki, constructed afive-story castle tower, boasting its dignified appearance as one of
the finest castles in Japan. In the park which presents beautiful
scenery in each season including cherry blossoms in spring, there
stands the symbolic bell tower and the statues of Nobuyuki Sanada
and his lawful wife, Komatsuhime and the traces of the castle canbe found in part of stone walls of turrets and remains of moats.

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Morning Market

Early risers in Oigami can enjoy shopping for a wide variety offreshly picked vegetables and seasonal fruits grown on nearby
farms. This "morning market" is open from 6:00 to 7:30 every
morning from the end of April to the middle of November in front of
the tourism hall.
On weekends and holidays in January and February, small
mounds of snow are lit with candles. This magical light, resembles
fireflies dancing in the snow and it has become a new local favorite
in Oigami.
Buying the visitors pass (1,500 yen for adults, 900 yen for children)
you can enjoy 3 spas out of 18 inns to like.

2017.3A blessing from the clear waters of Numata, there
are various fish products available locally. Sweet
dried rainbow trout is a particular favorite.

Fish Products/ 川魚製品

From traditional Japanese sweets to western treats
made with locally grown fruits, Numata has a wide
variety of snack foods to tempt your taste buds.

Sweets/ 菓子

Miso manju is one of the tastiest local delicacies. To
make miso manju, steamed buns are skewered andthen placed over a charcoal fire, roasted and basted
with sweet miso sauce. A must try if you're in Numata,you can pick them up in sets at souvenir shops.

Miso Manju/ 味噌まんじゅう

The local dango-jiru is a traditional dumpling soup
made with seasonal vegetables and meat. Many ofthe local restaurants offer this savory dish.

Dumpling Soup (Dango-jiru)/ だんご汁

● 0278-56-3013● 0278-53-3939

Shakunage-no-yu● 0278-20-0011● 0278-24-5151

Marunuma Taxi

● 0278-22-4018

Sun Taxi● 0278-30-3330

Oigami Kanko Taxi

● 0278-56-3222

You'll find rich nature in Numata.
We promise you an active holiday to enjoy with your family and friends.

Mt. Sukai/ 皇海山

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One of the hundred most famous mountains in Japan

Konnyaku/ こんにゃく

Numata’s cold climate, clean air, pure water andexperienced brewers produce a rich and mellow
flavored sake which the region is proud of.

Numata is the leading
producer of grapes inGunma. Protected from therain and grown in flat trellises
and hedges, the grapes are
sweet and juicy, a favorite ofyoung and old alike.

Locally Brewed Sake/ 地酒

Grapes/ ぶどうPlease enjoy the various
specialties which aredeveloped by the uniqueclimate and historiclandscape of Numata.

● 0278-23-1111

Local artisans craft a number of traditional articles
particular to Gunma Prefecture which are popular as
souvenirs.

Local Crafts/ 伝統工芸品

Otsubu-boshi and Amatsubu-boshi are
new varieties of blueberries created in
Gunma. The fresh picked taste of theseberries is second to none.

Blueberries/ ブルーベリー

Several sweet, Gunma born
varieties of strawberries
such as Oze-akarin andYayoihime, are grown in the
Shirasawa area. Be sure to
grab a handful for a taste ofspring.

The top of Mt
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Sukai

Strawberries/ いちごWith long sunny days and cool nights, the climate ofNumata is ideal for growing apples. With apples ranging
from the locally created Akagi to the sweet and juicy Fuji,
there are 130 apple orchards
in Numata. Pick a few andhave a taste of autumn.

Apples/ りんご

Created by erosion from the Katashina River, theFukiware Falls, with a height of 7 meters and a width of
more than 30 meters present a breathtaking spectacle.
As you walk along the path that leads to the Ukishima
Kannon (goddess of mercy) Temple, you can enjoy
viewing some of the unusual rock formations in the area.
The temple houses the legendary Jingoro Hidari's work.

A fully equipped ski area suitable for beginners
through to experts, where the whole family canenjoy. Overlooking Tambara Lake from the mountainsummit, fully enjoy powder snow along the beautiful
ski courses surrounded by beech tree groves. All
courses are open to both skiers and snowboarders.
All courses continue to operation until the end of theJapanese holiday season at the beginning of May.

Tambara Ski Park
たんばらスキーパーク

Fukiware Falls/ 吹割の滝

Masutobi Wa
terfalls

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One of the hundred most famous waterfalls in Japan

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Lavender is at its best from the middle of July to the middle ofAugust. The refreshing highland is covered with a purple
carpet of lavender and visitors can enjoy activities including
an aerial walk on the summer mountain lift and lavenderpicking. It has also a dog run where your dogs can play.

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Tambara Lavender Park
たんばらラベンダーパーク

Useful information

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In the center of this gentle highland spreading west from
Mt. Kanomata,lies Tambara Lake, a clear blue lake,
which never freezes over even in winter. With the spring
thaw comes the blossoming of the beautiful skunk
cabbage and the entire moor becomes filled with alpine
plants in summer.If you take the path to Bunadaira (abeech tree grove) you will find a 'Natural Deep Breathing
Zone' where you can relax and appreciate the fresh air.

Tambara Highlands
玉原高原

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Cotton-grass

Beech Trees

Beech Jizo

The slightly tangy, sweet flavor of cherries
embodies the taste of early summer in
Numata. Light and delicious, they also
make a lovely present.

Surrounded by blue sky and green forests, let your mind and body relax.

780 Nishikurauchi-machi Numata-shi
Gunma-pref 378-8501 Japan

Numata City
Official Website

Phone 0278-23-2111/Fax 0278-24-5179

Issue/Numata city office

Mt. Sukai, one of the one hundred most famous
mountains in Japan, was originally a sacred mountainworship place for ascetics. From the base of the trail tothe summit takes about three hours by foot. Along thepath you can also view the Fudo Falls and azaleas inspring. From the summit you can enjoy the view of Mt.
Hotaka and other mountains in the area.

Oigami Hot Spring Ryokans and Hotels Association
Bokyo-no-yu

Hot Springs

Konnyaku is a popular traditional food made from theroot of the konnyaku plant. Konnyaku has a unique
texture and flavor.

Numata Information Tourist Office(Numata City Tourist Association)● 0278-25-8555
Sightseeing in Numata-shi information● 0278-20-1300

Local Crafts and Souvenirs
Kan-etsu Taxi

Taxi

Kan-etsu Kotsu

Bus

JR East Info Line

Train

Natural honey made by bees taking nectar from local
seasonal flowers is available at many shops in the city.
Royal jelly is another popular bee product.

Honey/ はちみつ

Cherries/ さくらんぼ

湿原
Asian Skunk Cabbage

Come and see!
A city alive withnature.

TouristGuide

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