Ueno, Mountain village in Tano district, Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Description
Ueno is a village spread across mountainous terrain in southwestern Gunma Prefecture, bordered by Saitama and Nagano Prefectures. The landscape is defined by steep hills and valleys that shape settlement patterns throughout the area.
History
The village was established in April 1889 during Japan's Meiji period as the nation reorganized its local administrative divisions. This transformation reshaped how communities governed themselves across the country.
Culture
Residents practice farming and forestry that remain central to how people live and work in these mountains. You can see this connection to the land woven into daily routines and the way the community is organized.
Practical
Bus services from Shimonita and Shinmachi stations connect to larger urban areas and nearby towns. National Routes 299 and 462 provide road access if you are driving through the mountainous terrain.
Did you know?
The area features the Ueno Sky Bridge, a pedestrian suspension bridge that spans 225 meters across the landscape. At 90 meters above the ground, it offers visitors a striking view of the surrounding valleys and mountain terrain.
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