Minakami, Gunma

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**Minakami**
**みなかみ町**
Minakami's location in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kanto
Prefecture	Gunma Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area	780.91 km² (301.51 sq mi)
Population (as of January, 2006)
Total	23,189
Density	29 /km² (75 /sq mi)
Location	36°41′N, 139°0′E
Symbols
Minakami Government Office
Mayor	Kazuo Suzuki
Address	〒379-1393 Minakami-shi, Gokan 318
Phone number	0278-62-2111
Official website: Minakami Official Site

Minakami

The Minakami JR Station

Minakami (みなかみ町, Minakami-machi^?) is a town located in Tone District, Gunma, Japan. It is the largest and northernmost town in the prefecture. The town was created on October 1, 2005, when the old Minakami merged with Niiharu, and Tsukiyono.

As of 2006, the town has an estimated population of 23,189 and a density of 29 persons per km². The total area is 780.91 km².

1 Geography
2 Surrounding municipalities
3 Education
4 Attractions
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Mountains: Mount Mikuni, Mount Sennokura, Mount Ōmine, Tanikawadake, Asahidake, Hiragatake
Rivers: Tone River, Akatani River
Lakes: Lake Okutone, Lake Naramata
Dams: Yagisawa Dam, Naramata Dam, Fujiwara Dam, Aimata Dam, Sudagai Dam

[edit] Surrounding municipalities

Gunma Prefecture
- Numata
- Kawaba
- Katashina
Niigata Prefecture

[edit] Education

[edit] Elementary schools

[edit] Junior High Schools

[edit] High schools

Tone Commercial High School

[edit] Attractions

[edit] Onsen (Hot Springs)

Minakami has traditionally been an Onsen (hot spring) resort town with 8 major onsen sources and over 40 different bathing facilities to choose from. Minakami Onsen Informtaion

[edit] Ski Fields

Minakami has a good reputation for good snow conditions. There are 9 ski areas:

[edit] Outdoor

There are many different outdoor pursuits available in Minakami and over the past 10 years it has become a popular destination for outdoor adventure seekers. Some of the outdoor activities that are available: