| Minakami みなかみ町 |
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| Location of Minakami in Gunma Prefecture | |||
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| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kanto | ||
| Prefecture | Gunma Prefecture | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Masayoshi Kishi | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 780.91 km2 (301.5 sq mi) | ||
| Population (January, 2006) | |||
| • Total | 23,189 | ||
| • Density | 29/km2 (75.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| Phone number | 0278-62-2111 | ||
| Address | Minakami-shi, Gokan 318 379-1393 |
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| Website | Town of Minakami | ||
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 the town of Tsukiyono, and the village of Niiharu, all from Tone District.
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.
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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 Information
Minakami has a good reputation for good snow conditions. There are 9 ski areas:
There are many different outdoor pursuits available in Minakami and over the past 10 years it has become a very popular destination for outdoor adventure seekers. Some of the outdoor activities that are available: