Maebashi
The capital of Gunma Prefecture in Japan's northern Kantō region, Maebashi sits along the water with mountains visible from the city and carries a self-styled identity as the "City of Water, Greenery and Poets" — a title rooted in its pure waterways, green surroundings, and its role as birthplace of several modern Japanese poets, including Sakutarō Hagiwara. The city centre has a walkable café and restaurant scene, and the wider region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population332,149
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 14 km8.9 mi
Nearest airports
Maebashi: quick answers
Where is Maebashi?
Maebashi is in Japan, about 78 km49 miles in a straight line from Saitama.
How do you get to Maebashi?
The nearest airport is Fussa (OKO), about 1 hr 41 min away by road. The nearest train station is 片貝, about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Maebashi?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 2°C35°F. The wettest month is July, with about 226 mm8.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Maebashi?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 41 restaurants, 14 cafés and 20 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Maebashi?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Tsurugashima, Fujioka and Gyoda. Maebashi is listed among the day trips from Tokyo.