Motegi, Tochigi
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| Motegi 茂木町 | |
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| Town | |
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  Motegi | |
| Coordinates: 36°31′56″N 140°11′16″E / 36.53222°N 140.18778°ECoordinates: 36°31′56″N 140°11′16″E / 36.53222°N 140.18778°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Tochigi Prefecture |
| District | Haga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 172.71 km2 (66.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 16,403 |
| • Density | 95/km2 (250/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 Prefecture, 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, the Honda Collection Hall transport museum, a 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
Media related to Motegi, Tochigi at Wikimedia Commons
- Motegi official website (Japanese) (Translate: Google, Babelfish)
- Twin Ring Motegi
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