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Uetake

Saitama, Japan · Asia

About Uetake

Uetake sits on the route: 10 minutes from Fujioka, 36km from Mount Haruna Touge.

Uetake is a town located in Saitama, Japan. With a population of 13,359, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Uetake 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 Uetake to your route.

About Uetake

Kamikawa (神川町, Kamikawa-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2021, the town had an estimated population of 13,369 in 5774 households and a population density of 280 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 47.40 square kilometres (18.30 sq mi).

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Where is Uetake located?

Uetake is located in Saitama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 36.2144 latitude, 139.0988 longitude.

What is the population of Uetake?

Uetake has a population of approximately 13,359 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
13,359
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Saitama
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.2144, 139.0988

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 Uetake

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

36 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Usui Pass

Historic 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.

44 km · about 50 min 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Uetake

  • 36 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.
  • 44 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.
  • 68 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.
  • 71 kmShibu PassAt 2,172 m this is the highest point on any Japanese national highway, on Route 292 between Nagano and Gunma. In spring the road is cut through snow walls several metres high.

Nearby Destinations

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Fujioka

🇯🇵 Japan

4 km awayPop. 64,539

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Ishigami

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6 km awayPop. 30,343

Honjō

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9 km awayPop. 78,569

Tamamura

🇯🇵 Japan

10 km awayPop. 36,367

Yoshii

🇯🇵 Japan

11 km awayPop. 25,655

Nagatoro

🇯🇵 Japan

12 km awayPop. 6,838

Yorii

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14 km awayPop. 32,851

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