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Welcome to Numata

Numata is a city rich in history and nature. It is located in the mountainous northern part of Gunma Prefecture and can be reached in approximately two hours by train from Tokyo.

Numata started as a medieval castle town built on a river terrace formed by three waterways. The strategically located Numata Castle changed hands several times during the sixteenth century when rival families fought for control of the stronghold. Its importance waned during the relatively peaceful Edo period (1603–1867), when the town prospered through farming, forestry, and, from the latter half of the nineteenth century, sericulture. Some places to explore the history of Numata are Numata Park, the site of the former castle; Kashozan Mirokuji, a mountainside temple dedicated to the guardian deities of the area; and the Taisho Roman area in the center of town, where historic structures tell the story of Numata’s golden years in the early twentieth century.

Outside of central Numata, places such as the Tambara Highlands, Fukiware Canyon, and an abundance of fruit farms allow visitors to experience the municipality’s natural attractions. In winter, when the slopes of Tambara Ski Park are open, the northern Tambara area is a popular destination for snow sports. In summer, the hiking trails in the highlands provide an escape from the heat, and the ski resort is covered with purple flowers as it transforms into the picturesque Tambara Lavender Park. Many hikers also seek out Fukiware Canyon, walking along the forested shores of the Katashina River while admiring waterfalls and swirling rapids. The canyon is considered especially beautiful in autumn when seasonal foliage paints the shores in shades of red, orange, and yellow. Autumn is also apple season in Numata: visitors can pick apples at dozens of orchards throughout the area and purchase products like jam and juice.

Annual events such as the Numata Festival in August and the Daija Matsuri (Great Snake Festival) in May showcase the city’s history, folklore, and community spirit. Traditional customs and crafts can be experienced year-round at the Magariya House, an eighteenth-century farmhouse where visitors can make soba noodles from scratch, cook dumplings over a wood-burning stove, design their own straw sandals, and take part in other hands-on activities highlighting aspects of rural life.

歡迎來到沼田

沼田市是個充滿自然和歷史風情的城市。位於群馬縣北部的山部地區，從東京搭乘電車約兩小時即可到達。

沼田從建於三條河川所形成之梯地的中世紀城鎮中發展而來。十六世紀，不少武士家族為了獲得權勢發起爭鬥，使位於戰略要地的沼田城多次易主。而在比較和平的江戶時代（1603～1867）中，爭奪城主變得不再那麼重要，城鎮也因農業、林業以及始於十九世紀後半的養蠶業繁榮起來。人們可以前往擁有沼田城遺跡的沼田公園、供奉著此地區守護神的山中寺廟迦葉山彌勒寺，以及在城鎮中心林立著二十世紀初建築的大正（日本大正天皇在位期間使用的年號，1912年～1926年）浪漫區域接觸沼田的歷史。

除了沼田市的中心區域之外，遊客還可以到玉原高原、吹割溪谷以及多座果園體驗沼田市的自然魅力。到了冬季，位於北部的玉原滑雪場便會開放，成為人氣雪地運動地點。夏季前往高原健行則成了避暑行程，原為滑雪場的坡地皆會被覆上一層紫色花毯，搖身一變成為美如畫的玉原薰衣草公園。另外，許多登山客也會到訪吹割溪谷沿著覆蓋森林的片品川河岸漫遊，欣賞瀑布及湍流美景。而在秋季，轉紅的樹葉為河岸染上火紅、橙橘及金黃秋色，成為溪谷最美的季節。在沼田，秋季同時也是蘋果的產季。遊客來到附近地區即可到數十座果園中體驗採蘋果的樂趣，還可購買蘋果醬及蘋果汁等加工品。

而每年八月的沼田祭以及五月的大蛇祭，可以體驗到沼田市的歷史民俗以及社區精神。在改裝自十八世紀所建的農舍「南鄉曲屋」中，則可參加手作蕎麥麵、用爐灶烤製御燒餡餅（以麵粉製成麵皮，再將豆餡或蔬菜等餡料包進擀過的薄麵皮裡頭所烤製而成的點心）以及製作草鞋等，能夠體會農村生活的活動。

欢迎来到沼田市

沼田市是一座历史底蕴深厚、自然资源丰富的城市。这座城市坐落在群马县北部山区，从东京乘坐火车大约需要两个小时。

沼田市起源于中世纪的城堡小镇，位于三条河流形成的阶地之上。自16世纪以来，位于战略要地的沼田城曾在战争中多次易手，各大家族为了争夺这一重要据点不断发生激烈冲突。进入相对和平的江户时期（1603–1867）之后，沼田城的地位有所下降，不过这座城镇通过发展农业、林业以及19世纪后半期大力开发的养蚕而逐渐走向繁荣。了解沼田历史的好地方有：沼田公园，这里曾是沼田城的旧址；也可以走访迦叶山弥勒寺，这是一座坐落于山腰、供奉当地守护神的寺庙；还可以去城镇中心的大正浪漫区漫步，这里的历史建筑诉说着大正时期（日本年号，指1912~1926年）沼田城走向繁荣的黄金岁月。

除了市区，沼田的郊外还有玉原高原、吹割峡谷以及很多果园等，会让游客感受到这座城市的大自然魅力。冬季来临时，玉原滑雪场的滑雪坡道对外开放，北部的田村地区随即成为雪上运动炙手可热的目的地。炎炎夏日，高地的徒步小径是绝佳避暑胜地。冬季的滑雪场，此时已被紫色花朵覆盖，摇身一变，成了如诗如画的玉原薰衣草公园。许多徒步爱好者也会前往吹割峡谷，沿着片品川两岸林木繁茂的河岸漫步，欣赏瀑布和湍急的漩涡。秋季一到，吹割峡谷尤为美丽。岸边的树叶随着季节的更迭，逐渐变幻出红、橙、黄等缤纷色彩。秋天也是沼田的苹果季：在当地，数十个果园硕果累累，游客不仅能尽情体验采摘苹果的乐趣，还能购买到诸如果酱、果汁等各类美味的苹果制品。

每年八月的沼田祭与五月的大蛇祭生动且充分地展现了这座城市的历史底蕴、民俗文化，以及凝聚其中的社区精神。一座始建于18世纪，后经改建的农舍 — 南乡曲屋，全年都向游客敞开体验传统习俗与工艺的大门。在这里，游客可以参与丰富多样的体验活动，深度体验乡村生活：从零开始制作荞麦面，用柴火炉灶烤制馅饼（用面粉包裹时令蔬菜和水果，摊成饼放到火上煎烤），亲手制作草鞋等等。