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Gotemba, Commercial city at Mount Fuji foothills, Japan

Gotemba extends across 194 square kilometers of land between Mount Fuji and Mount Hakone, featuring numerous golf courses throughout its territory.

The settlement traces back 2000 years and remained part of Odawara Domain during the Edo period before receiving city status in 1955.

The Peace Pagoda, constructed in 1964, stands as a central monument in the city and represents local architectural heritage.

The Central Japan Railway Company operates regular train services on the Gotemba Line, connecting the city to major transportation networks.

The city contains Chichibu-no-miya Memorial Park, established in 1723 as an Imperial family summer residence with extensive cherry blossom gardens.

Location: Shizuoka Prefecture

Inception: February 11, 1955

Shares border with: Susono, Fujinomiya, Fuji, Oyama, Hakone

Website: https://city.gotemba.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.30869,138.93461

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27

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