Numata (沼田市) Travel Guide & City Profile

최종 검수 완료 · 안내된 엔화(¥) 요금은 참고용입니다.October 24, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Numata (沼田市, Numata-shi) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2020, the city had an estimated population of 46,908 in 20,589 households, and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 443.46 square kilometres (171.22 sq mi), making it the largest city in terms of area within Gunma Prefecture.

Within Gunma Prefecture (Kanto region), Numata (沼田市) serves as a city in gunma prefecture. Travelers exploring Gunma often combine a stop in Numata with regional highlights such as Kusatsu Onsen (famous Yubatake hot-spring field), Ikaho Onsen stone steps, Shima & Minakami Onsen, UNESCO Tomioka Silk Mill, and Takasaki's Daruma dolls.

Getting to Numata & Getting Around

Via the regional hub (Takasaki Station (Joetsu & Hokuriku Shinkansen)): 50m from Tokyo Station to Takasaki on the Joetsu or Hokuriku Shinkansen, connecting to local JR lines and highway buses to Kusatsu and Ikaho.

• Local rail & IC cards: Once in Gunma Prefecture, JR regional lines and local private railways connect Maebashi with Numata. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, Pasmo, Icoca) work on major urban and JR commuter gates; for rural branch lines or local buses, keep ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins handy for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station lockers: Main stations in Gunma have coin lockers for day-trippers. If you are stopping in Numata en route between larger bases, check your suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker or forward big bags ahead with Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental: While city centers around Numata are accessible by train and taxi, renting a car from a major Shinkansen station or airport in Gunma can be rewarding for reaching mountain gorges, coastal viewpoints, and countryside onsen. Read our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

Numata & Gunma의 대표 음식 및 특산물

Numata에서는 Gunma현과 Kanto 지방의 풍부한 미식 전통을 만날 수 있습니다. 방문 중 꼭 맛봐야 할 대표 특산물은 다음과 같습니다:

• Mizusawa udon (thick spring-water noodles) — a signature specialty across Gunma Prefecture.
• Okkirikomi (wide flat noodle stew) — a signature specialty across Gunma Prefecture.
• Yaki-manju (sweet miso-glazed steamed buns) — a signature specialty across Gunma Prefecture.
• Joshu wagyu & Tontoro pork — a signature specialty across Gunma Prefecture.
• Shimonita negi (giant leeks) — a signature specialty across Gunma Prefecture.

For dietary restrictions or food allergies, open our Japanese Phrasebook & Show-to-Staff Cards to display clear Japanese dietary explanations at restaurants in Numata.

Best Time to Visit & Seasonal Highlights

Year-round for hot springs; July–August for cool Oze National Park boardwalks; October for Minakami &谷川岳 (Mount Tanigawa) autumn leaves; winter for snow onsen.

Regional highlights across Gunma Prefecture that pair well with a visit to Numata include: Kusatsu Onsen (famous Yubatake hot-spring field), Ikaho Onsen stone steps, Shima & Minakami Onsen, UNESCO Tomioka Silk Mill, and Takasaki's Daruma dolls.

Numata 여행 실용 팁 및 주의사항

• Tourist information center (観光案内所): Look for the Kankō Annaijo counter at the regional hub (Takasaki Station (Joetsu & Hokuriku Shinkansen)) or major stations in Gunma Prefecture for free walking maps, bus timetables, and festival calendars.
• Cash & ATMs: While hotels, chain stores, and convenience stores in Numata accept international cards and IC payment, smaller family-run restaurants, shrines, and rural buses often prefer cash. 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs accept foreign debit cards reliably.
• Dining hours: Outside major metropolitan hubs, lunch typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM, with earlier last orders (around 8:00–9:00 PM) in smaller cities.