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Tatebayashi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Gunma Prefecture, Japan

About Tatebayashi

Situated on the Kanto Plain approximately 60km north of Tokyo, Tatebayashi City covers an area of 61 square kilometers sandwiched between Watarase River northward and Tone River southward. As of 2007, the city has an estimated population of 80,629. This city prospered as a castle town since 1590 and is now a cultural town with the motto of "Clean water and green vegetation". From spring till early summer, many people visit this town to see moss phlox, cherry blossoms, azaleas, Japanese irises and in winter swans fly to Tatara Lake from Siberia. The local tourist association has amultilingual guide site.

Top Attractions in Tatebayashi

Explore the best things to see and do in Tatebayashi:

  • Gunma Museum of Art, Tatebayashi
  • Morinji Temple
  • Tatebayashi Castle

Tatebayashi Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including:

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