Gunma Prefecture facts for kids
Gunma Prefecture (which is called 群馬県 or Gunma-ken in Japanese) is a special area in Japan. It's like a state or province. It is located in the Kantō region on the big island of Honshu. The main city and capital of Gunma is Maebashi.
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History of Gunma
Gunma Prefecture was created during the Meiji period. This was a time when Japan was changing a lot. The land that became Gunma used to be part of two older areas called Keno Province and Kōzuke Province.
Exploring Gunma's Geography
Gunma is located in the northwestern part of the Kantō Plain, which is a large flat area. However, most of Gunma is covered by mountains.
Where is Gunma Located?
Gunma shares its northern borders with Niigata Prefecture and Fukushima Prefecture. To the east, it is next to Tochigi Prefecture. On its western side, you'll find Nagano Prefecture. Finally, Saitama Prefecture is located to the south of Gunma.
Cities in Gunma
Gunma Prefecture has twelve main cities. These are important centers for people to live and work.
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Towns and Villages in Gunma
Besides cities, Gunma also has many smaller towns and villages. These are grouped into different districts.
- Agatsuma District
- Higashiagatsuma
- Kusatsu
- Naganohara
- Nakanojō
- Takayama
- Tsumagoi
- Kanra District
- Kanra
- Nanmoku
- Shimonita
- Kitagunma District
- Shintō
- Yoshioka
- Ōra District
- Chiyoda
- Itakura
- Meiwa
- Ōizumi
- Ōra
- Sawa District
- Tamamura
- Tano District
- Kanna
- Ueno
- Tone District
- Katashina
- Kawaba
- Minakami
- Shōwa
Gunma's National Parks
About 14% of Gunma Prefecture's total land area is set aside for National Parks. These are special places protected for their natural beauty and wildlife. They are great for exploring nature!
Important Shrines and Temples
Ichinomiyanukisaki jinja is a very important Shinto shrine in Gunma. It is known as the chief shrine (or ichinomiya) for the prefecture. Shinto shrines are places of worship in Japan.
Related pages
- Provinces of Japan
- Prefectures of Japan
- List of regions of Japan
- List of islands of Japan
- Thespa Kusatsu
Images for kids
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Maebashi, the capital city.
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Takasaki, another major city.
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Ōta, a city in Gunma.
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Kiryū city and the Chausuyama hills.
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Mount Nakanodake viewed from Mount Shibutsu, showing Gunma's mountains.
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Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma, the home stadium for the football team Thespakusatsu Gunma.
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The Kiryū Yagi-bushi Festival, a lively event held every year in early August.
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A Tomioka Silk Mill, a World Heritage Site that shows Japan's history in silk production.
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Many Daruma dolls at Shorinzan Daruma Temple in Takasaki. Daruma dolls are symbols of good luck.
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See also
In Spanish: Prefectura de Gunma para niños
