Motegi, Tochigi

Motegi
茂木町
—  Town  —
Location of Motegi in Tochigi
Motegi
 
Coordinates:
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Tochigi
District Haga
Area
 • Total 172.71 km2 (66.7 sq mi)
Population (2005)
 • Total 16,403
 • Density 95/km2 (246/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Motegi

Motegi (茂木町 Motegi-machi?) is a town located in Haga District, Tochigi, Japan.

As of 2005, the town has an estimated population of 16,403 and a density of 95 persons per km². The total area is 172.71 km².

Northeast of Motegi train station, about a thirty minute walk away, is Mount Shiroyama.

Motegi is also the site of "Twin Ring Motegi" , a complex built by Honda which hosts all types of car and go-cart racing, a Honda museum, resort-style hotel, and the "Hello Woods" camping and nature area.

The Nissan Proving Grounds for testing off-road vehicles are also located in Motegi.

External links

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