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  • Tenjinyama Tumulus
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    Gunma Ota-shi Uchigashimacho Ke 1606-1
    A burial mound located along Prefectural Route 2 in Uchigashima Town, Ota City. With an overall length of 210 meters it is one of the largest keyhole shaped tumulus in eastern Japan and has been designated as a National Historic Site. Due to the shape of an excavated Haniwa (hollow unglazed terracotta figure) it's believed that the tomb was constructed in the first half of the 5th century. As to who was buried in the tomb it's though that it could have been a former ruler of the Keno Domain but this is uncertain.

    前方後円墳というと、巨大な古墳をイメージしますが、 この古墳も東日本最大のサイズだそうです。 夏場は木が生い茂っているので、冬場の方が全容が分かりやすいです。 歩いて登ると三角点があります。 ただ落葉がすごい量です。

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  • Santai Shrine
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    Gunma Pref. Maebashishi Shimooyamachi 569
    "This shrine is located in Shimooyamachi, Maebashi City. The main enshrined deity is Konohana Sakuyahime no Mikoto, who worshippers come to pray to from both inside and outside the prefecture for safe delivery and child rearing. There are three places in the grounds for people to pray for safe deliveries. These prayers are accepted on any day, not just the ""Day of the Dog"". There is a prayer for easy delivery that is likened to a ladle for drinking water that has no bottom, so the child will simply slip out. Currently, the two rocks pregnant women can walk between for safe deliveries are off-limits, and worshippers can only visit the shrine."

    群馬、栃木、埼玉他にある産泰神社の総本社で木花咲耶を祀っています。底のない「抜け柄杓」なるものを奉納してお産を楽にする祈願をする信仰がある等文字通り安産祈願の神様のようです。江戸時代後期建立という社殿も見応えがありました。

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  • NIPPON SILK CENTER
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    Gunma Pref. Takasakishi Kanekomachi 888-1
    This museum is located in Kanekomachi, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. It was created for the purpose of conveying the wonderfulness of traditionally-made silk. There are panels showing the collection of silkworm cocoons, creating raw silk thread and scientific talks on silk thread, in addition to DVD showings concerning the subject. There are also experience classes for visitors to try their hand at making silk coasters and luncheon mats. There are also exhibitions for people to display their own works, seminars and workshops held in the museum.

    蚕の生態や製糸に関する展示や絹を使った作品の展示など、シルク全般につい展示している施設です。自分のペースで見学したかったのですが、展示館に入った途端に説明員のおじさんが寄ってきました。説明を聞くのをお断りしたところ、人を馬鹿にするようような惨い言葉を吐き捨てられました。とても不愉快でしたが、このような傲慢な人を相手にしてもしょうがないので、無視をして見学しました。説明を聞きたい人にだけ説明し、説明...

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  • Takehisa Yumeji Atelier
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    Gunma Takasaki-shi Harunakomachi 848
    A workshop and museum located next to the Lake Haruna Kohan-no-Yado Memorial Park in Harunako-machi, Takasaki City. The former workshop of painter Takehisa Yumeji, one of the premier examples of the Taisho Roman style of painting, has been restored here on a hill on the western side of Lake Haruna. Inside materials are on display including a chronological table of the artists life.

    榛名湖畔の公園のすぐ上に、竹下夢二さんのアトリエがありましたので、行ってみました。残念なことに休刊日らしく建物の中に入る事が出来ませんでしたので、ガラス越しに中をのぞく程度でした。昭和５年にここにアトリエを造り活動したのですが、建物自体は復元されたもので、当時の物ではない様子でした。

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  • Kanayama Castle Ruins
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    Gunma Pref. Otashi Kanayamachou 40-106 others
    These castle ruins are located in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, at an altitude of 239 meters on Mt. Kanayama. It has been selected as one of the top 100 famous castles in Japan. The lord of this castle was Iwamatsu Nitta, Kise, Yura and Odawara Hojo. It was built in 1469 and abandoned in 1590. Although it is one of the mountain castles that made use of the natural topography, it had stone walls and much of the castle was stone paved. The history of this castle overturned the theory that mountain castles in the Kanto region did not have typical stone walls. At the foot of the mountain, there is a guidance facility for the historical Kanayama castle ruins and also a Kanayama area castle exchange center.
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  • Houtokuji Temple
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    Gunma Pref. Kiryushi Kawauchichou 5-1608
    The famous Houtokuji Temple—great for autumn leaves and peony trees in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. It was founded by manor lord, Kiryu-Sano Masatsuna, as a Zen temple during the Muromachi period, set for defending the back of Kiryu Castle. In recent years, it has become popular for its “artistic temple seals” and their cute illustrations. The grounds have a karesansui (“rock garden”) set against the mountain, making a beautiful scene in all seasons. The “Botan Festival” is held from late April to May, and the “Momiji Festival” is held in November.
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  • Manza Nature Center
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    Gunma Agatsuma-gun Tsumagoimura Hoshimata 2401 Manza Onsen

    横手山を通過し、一部有料道路を通って万座温泉のこの施設へ。周囲には白い噴煙があがる斜面や硫黄の臭いがする場所もあります。情報館の入館料は無料。このあたりの動植物や火山を含む地理が詳しく説明されています。展示には工夫がされていて、とてもわかりやすくなっています。子どもたちの遠足や校外学習に最適な施設です。

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  • Tayama Katai Literature Museum
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    Gunma Tatebayashi-shi Shiromachi 1-3
    A literature museum located within Tsutsujigaoka Park #2 in Shiro-machi, Tatebayashi City. On display are materials related to Tatebayashi local novelist Tayama Katai. Through his masterpieces 'Futon' and 'Inaka Kyoshi (Country Teacher)' as well as letters, diaries, and a number of mementos you can learn about the author's life and achievements.

    明治の終りに「田舎教師」などを執筆した小説家田山花袋は館林の出身。 そんな関係で同じく館林出身の日本初の女性宇宙飛行士、向井千秋さんのこども科学館の隣に、田山花袋記念文学館がありました。入館料は210円。道向かいには田山花袋の旧宅もありますので、併せて見学することをお勧めします。

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  • Omama Museum
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    Gunma Midori Omamacho Omama 1030
    A museum located along National Route 122 in Omama, Omama-cho, Midori City. The museum is located within the former Omama Bank Main Office and has displays related to the nature, folk customs, and history of Midori City. In the bank vault they have a special exhibition room where they display currency dating from the Edo period onwards.

    歴史博物館で、化石好きだとかなりお気に入りになるだろうなあ、と思いました。民族資料もあり、中々見応えある博物館です。

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  • Kanmuri Inari Shrine
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    Gunma Pref. Otashi Hosoyachou 1
    This shrine is located approximately 15 minutes' drive from the Tobu Isesaki Line's Ota Station in Gunma Prefecture. It is a shrine associated with Genji (Minamoto clan) and established in the Heian Period with Ukanomitama no Omikami among other gods enshrined here. There is an unusual cherry tree with a split trunk bound back together in the grounds. It is revered as an auspicious sign for marriage. Also within the grounds, is a Kanmuri Inari flowering quince which is a designated Natural Monument of Gunma Prefecture, and is a famous site for praying for childbirth. In addition, visitors to the shrine can see foxes of childbirth everywhere, alongside foxes of matchmaking.
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  • Oginoya Main Shop
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    Gunma Pref. Annakashi Matsuidamachiyokokawa 355
    Founded in 1885, this shop is the birthplace of “toge-no-kama meshi” —a famous ekiben (bento lunch sold at a station) of Gunma Prefecture. Located close to Yokokawa Station, you can enjoy a meal in a nice old-fashioned cafeteria. There are plenty of set meals to try, including soba, udon, katsu-don, and of course the famous “toge-no-kama meshi.” Nearby is a historical resources museum covering the history of “oginoya” and Yokokawa Station.
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  • Numata Castle Ruins
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    Gunma Pref. Numatashi Nishikurauchimachi 594
    This castle built on top of a cliff along the upper reaches of the Tone River has been selected as one of the Top 100 Castles in Japan. Fierce battles were waged by the Uesugi and Takeda clans for this strategic point in North Kanto. After the downfall of the Numata clan, the Sanada and Honda clans occupied the castle in succession. A five-story keep was built during the rule of the Sanada clan but was later reduced. Currently a portion of the honmaru remains, with Numata Park, an elementary school, and a high school on the surrounding grounds.
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  • Iwabitsu Castle Remains
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    Azuma-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gumma Prefecture
    The ruins of the Iwabitsu Castle, known for its Lords Sanada Yukitaka and Masayuki, is on Mt. Iwabitsu in Higashi-Agatsuma Town, Agatsuma County, Gunma Prefecture. Built on a location protected by slopes and outcroppings of boulders, this castle is said to be one of the three fortresses of Takeda’s domain. The ruins remaining today are the Senryuin guesthouse, said to be constructed in three days by Masayuki to receive Takeda Katsuyori, the main building, and the dry moat.
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  • Former Annaka Samurai Nagaya House
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    Gunma Annaka-shi Annaka 3-6-9
    A historic building in Annaka 3-Chome, Annaka City. The main building and Nagayamon gatehouse built in the late Edo period have been restored to their original state based on blueprints and other sources. The country magistrates of the Annaka Domain, including Yamada Saburo and Ikari Ikuuemon-Yasutada, used the residence as a government office to govern over the local villagers.

    旧中山道ぞいにある、萱葺の建物。長屋門と母屋があり、藩主板倉勝明の側近の山田三川が住んでいたと伝わる住居。その後猪狩氏が入り、猪狩家住宅として昭和の時代まで使われていたようです。内部見学ができ、安中藩や狩野家についての展示がされています。

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  • Ikaho Kirie Museum
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    Gunma Pref. Shibukawashi Ikahomachikaho 530-108
    Located in Ikaho, Ikaho Town, the Ikaho Kirie Museum exhibits wonderfully artistic paper-cutout works. As well as the permanent exhibition of works from members of the Ikaho Kirie Association, every four months a temporary exhibition of works by two members of the association takes place. Visitors to the museum can also have a go at the paper-cutouts themselves free of charge.

    帰る日に時間の余裕があり、突然、思い立って出かけてみました。入館受け付けを済ませたら他に2名入ったばかりの方と合わせて5名で、切り絵についての丁寧な説明をしていただきました。さらに、個々の作品についての説明があり、最後に切り絵体験（無料/約30分）までご指導いただき満足して美術館を後にしました。是非、訪問してみてください。

  • Tsumagoi-mura Fork Museum
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    Gunma Pref. Agatsumaguntsumagoimura Kambara 494
    This museum exhibits the artifacts found during excavations in the former Kamahara Village, which was buried by the eruption of Mt. Asama in 1783. You can also see a projection mapping demonstrating the transition of the eruption and a model of a restored face of a body found on the stone steps of the Kannon-do Hall. Related videos are always shown in the audiovisual room. On the second floor, there is an introduction of the history concerning cabbage, a specialty of Tsumagoi Village, etc. You can enjoy great views of Mt. Asama and Mt. Shirane from the observation room.

    鎌原観音堂、嬬恋村郷土資料館、嬬恋村地域交流センター、延命寺跡、などなど見どころ満載でした。駐車場も無料で立ち寄りやすいです。 食事処水車で食事、ソフトクリームを食べ旅の疲れを取りいざ日本のポンペイ、歴史跡を見学致しました。

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  • Goryo no Chaya Honjin Tea House
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    Gunma Annaka-shi Matsuidamachi Goryo 564-1
    "A historic building in Goryo, Matsuid-machi, Annaka City. This was originally one of the Honjin Inns designated for official use along the Nakasendo Road that daimyo (regional lords), kuge (court nobles), and other high-class individuals would stay in while travelling. The inn is made up of two large buildings ""Onishi (West)"" and ""Ohibashi (East)"", nearly equal in size and structure, and they have been preserved and opened to the public and designated as Historic Sites of the prefecture."

    中山道歩きの途中立ち寄りました。 街道の貴重な資料と。解説者の懇切なご説明で理解を深めることが出来ました。

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  • Former Kurosawa Residence
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    Gunma Tano-gun Uenomura Narahara 200-9
    A historic building in Narahara, Ueno, Tano County. This was the residence occupied by generations of the family that served as village officials for Kamiyamago, one of the three Sanchu-ryo villages held as the Shogun's land during the Edo period. The house is a large two-story gabled roof design centered around a huge 31 tatami mat living room with a large number of other smaller tatami rooms. The house has been designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

    かなり良い状態で保存されており、管理に携わる方のご苦労が忍ばれます。 多くの方は車で行かれると思いますが、 駐車場は隣に4台分くらいと、徒歩2分くらいの場所にも第２駐車場があります。 観覧してもさほど時間はかからないので、混雑はあまりしない模様です。 駐車は無料です。 正直、上野村の歴史的な知識は皆無でしたが、観覧して学ぶことが多くありますた。 慰霊の園も車で5分ほどですので、併せて参拝されるこ...

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  • Tomioka City Museum-Fukuzawa Ichiro Memorial Gallery
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    Gunma Tomioka-shi Kurokawa 351-1

    富岡市出身の画家です。 人物を題材にした画がおおかったようなほんとに１人の人が描いた作品なのかと思うぐらいです。館内は綺麗で作品をみながらクイズに答え正解すると絵ハガキまたは紙風船が貰えます。 私が気にいったのは1982年の顔という作品です。

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  • Gunma Prefectural Museum of History
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    Gunma Pref. Takasakishi Watanukimachi 992-1 Gunma Forest Park
    This museum is located in Gunma Prefecture, approximately five minutes' walk from Gunma no mori bus stop, accessible by the City loop bus from the JR Takasaki Station. It contains a range of artifacts for visitors to learn about, from those excavated from the Paleolithic archaeological site of Iwajuku and Watanuki Kannonyama ancient tomb to modern pieces such as those from the Tomioka Silk Mill and industrial items from Subaru (automotive manufacturer). In addition to the permanent exhibitions, there are also themed displays. Lectures are also held on subjects such as Gunma's ancient tombs and people of the Sengoku Period, in addition to workshops on the creation of Magatama and accessories with the theme of Jomo Karuta.
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Gunma prefecture is synonymous with onsen. Natural hot spring water sources throughout the prefecture have given rise to a series of small onsen towns, each set among luscious mountains. At Kusatsu, Ikaho, and Minakami, traditional indoor and outdoor bathing experiences are served hand in hand with irresistible onsen-themed food, including steam-cooked eggs and custard pudding.

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