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Ōta

Gunma, Japan · Asia

About Ōta

Ōta sits on the route: 10 minutes from Ryūmaichō, 49km from Mount Haruna Touge.

Ōta is a city located in Gunma, Japan. With a population of 224,358, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ōta sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ōta to your route.

About Ōta

Ōta (太田市, Ōta-shi) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2020, the city had an estimated population of 224,358 in 109,541 households, and a population density of 1300 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 60.97 square kilometres (23.54 sq mi).

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Where is Ōta located?

Ōta is located in Gunma, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 36.3000 latitude, 139.3667 longitude.

What is the population of Ōta?

Ōta has a population of approximately 224,358 people, making it a city in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
224,358
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Gunma
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.3000, 139.3667

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.

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Worth the detour from Ōta

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Fukiware Falls

A 7 m fall where the Katashina River drops into a fissure worn through flat rock, earning it the name the Niagara of the East. A riverside walkway runs right along the rim.

47 km · about 55 min drive

famous road

Mount Haruna Touge

The winding climb to Lake Haruna in Gunma, immortalised as 'Mount Akina' in Initial D. Gentle hairpins, a crater lake at the top, and constant pilgrimages by fans of Japan's street-racing manga.

49 km · about 55 min drive

famous road

Irohazaka Winding Road

Twin one-way mountain roads with 48 hairpin bends linking Nikko to Lake Chuzenji, each curve named after a character of the old Japanese alphabet. Spectacular in autumn and legendary among touge drivers.

50 km · about 55 min drive

racetrack

Tsukuba Circuit

Compact 2.045 km Ibaraki track that became the world benchmark for time attack, hosting legendary Hot Version and Best Motoring battles. A sub-minute lap here is the holy grail of tuner culture.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Nikko Toshogu Shrine

A lavishly decorated UNESCO shrine complex set among towering cryptomeria trees in the mountains north of Tokyo.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Ōta

  • 49 kmMount Haruna TougeThe winding climb to Lake Haruna in Gunma, immortalised as 'Mount Akina' in Initial D. Gentle hairpins, a crater lake at the top, and constant pilgrimages by fans of Japan's street-racing manga.
  • 50 kmIrohazaka Winding RoadTwin one-way mountain roads with 48 hairpin bends linking Nikko to Lake Chuzenji, each curve named after a character of the old Japanese alphabet. Spectacular in autumn and legendary among touge drivers.
  • 66 kmUsui PassHistoric pass on the old Nakasendo route between Gunma and Karuizawa, packed with 180-plus corners and the brick Megane-bashi viaduct. Another Initial D battleground beloved by drivers and rail historians alike.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ōta.

Ryūmaichō

🇯🇵 Japan

5 km awayPop. 8,741

Kamikoizumi

🇯🇵 Japan

7 km awayPop. 42,089

Ashikaga

🇯🇵 Japan

8 km awayPop. 144,746

Menuma

🇯🇵 Japan

9 km awayPop. 27,684

Sakai-nakajima

🇯🇵 Japan

11 km awayPop. 31,268

Kiryū

🇯🇵 Japan

12 km awayPop. 108,991

Akaiwa

🇯🇵 Japan

12 km awayPop. 10,861

Fukayachō

🇯🇵 Japan

13 km awayPop. 141,268

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