Tatebayashi City, Gunma群馬県館林市

Living in Tatebayashi City, Gunma

Gunma Prefectural Tatebayashi Museum of Art

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What kind of place is AA City, Gunma?

Tsutsujigaoka Park

Tatebayashi City is a historic castle town with easy access to Tokyo and Saitama.

Tatebayashi City is located in the southwestern part of Gunma Prefecture, along the border with Tochigi Prefecture. Surrounded by Oura Town to the west, Chiyoda Town to the southwest, Mei Town to the south, Itakura Town to the east, and Sano City in Tochigi Prefecture to the north, it has a population of approximately 74,000 and about 34,000 households (as of October 2022). Known as a castle town, remnants of the stone walls can still be seen at the former site of Tatebayashi Castle, now the city hall. Tatebayashi Station offers convenient commuting options to Tokyo, Saitama, and Takasaki, making it a functional bedroom community.

A notable tourist attraction in Tatebayashi is Tsutsujigaoka Park, where azaleas bloom in spring, attracting many visitors for the Azalea Festival. Other attractions include Morinji, said to be the model for the old tale “Bunbuku Chagama,” the Mukai Chiharu Memorial Children’s Science Museum, honoring astronaut Chiharu Mukai from Tatebayashi, and the Gunma Prefectural Tatebayashi Museum of Art, showcasing modern art. These spots offer fun for both adults and children.

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Life of Tatebayashi short

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Tatebayashi Azalea Festival

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How is the traffic situation in AA City?

Tatebayashi Station

Tatebayashi City is a city with easy access to Tokyo and a well-developed transportation network.

Tatebayashi is served by the Tobu Isesaki Line, Tobu Koizumi Line, and Tobu Sano Line, and has five stations: Tatebayashi Station, which is the terminal station for these three lines, Morinji Station and Tatara Station on the Tobu Isesaki Line, Narushima Station on the Tobu Koizumi Line, and Watase Station on the Tobu Sano Line.
It takes about 1.5 to 1.5 hours to 1 hour and 40 minutes to get from Tatebayashi Station to Ueno Station or Shinjuku Station, so it is possible to commute to Tokyo from here.

The main roads in Tatebayashi City are National Route 354, which runs east-west through the center of the city, and National Route 122, which runs north-south, and many vehicles pass through the city.
In addition, the Tohoku Expressway passes through Tatebayashi City, and it is about 10 minutes to Saitama Prefecture and about 40 to 50 minutes to Tokyo. On the other hand, if you head north, you can access Sano City in Tochigi Prefecture, Fukushima City in Fukushima Prefecture, and even Sendai.
There are three types of buses that run within the city: express buses, community buses, and local buses.
Each route covers a relatively large area around the city center, so you won’t feel inconvenienced.

It is also easy to access Tokyo and Saitama by train. There are many national roads and expressways, so it is also convenient to travel by car.

There are not many trains, so people mainly travel by car. Many roads get congested at certain times of the day, so if you do travel by car, be careful about the time.

How are the rent and land prices in AA City?

Tatebayashi City: A city where commuters to Tokyo and Saitama can build custom homes at a good price

The average rent for apartments and condominiums in Tatebayashi City (as of October 2022) is 48,000 yen for all.
Looking at the average prices by floor plan type, 1R-1K is about 40,000 yen, 1DK-2DK is about 50,000 yen, and even the larger 2LDK-3DK is about 60,000 yen, so if you have a budget of 70,000 yen, you should be able to find a decent property.

Looking at the average land price in Tatebayashi City as a whole (as of October 2022), it is 112,000 yen per tsubo.
Around Tatebayashi Station, it is 131,000 yen/tsubo, around Morinji-mae Station, 103,000 yen/tsubo, around Watase Station, and 89,000 yen/tsubo around Narushima Station.

There are plenty of rental properties and new construction properties in the area, so you can enjoy searching for a property with many options. Land prices are also low in some areas, so it is also recommended for those who want to build their dream home by custom-making.

Because it is a popular area, the average price may be a little higher depending on the location. Since it is a car-oriented area, it is convenient to have parking spaces for two or more cars.

How is childcare and education in AA City?

Chiaki Mukai Memorial Children’s Science Museum

Tatebayashi City: A city with an excellent environment for raising children and where you can experience academic and cultural activities

Tatebayashi City has 16 nurseries, 7 kindergartens, 11 elementary schools, 5 junior high schools, and 3 high schools. With cultural and academic facilities like the Mukai Chiharu Memorial Children’s Science Museum and the Gunma Prefectural Tatebayashi Museum of Art, the city actively fosters a supportive educational environment for children.

Tatebayashi City offers a “Childbirth Celebration Grant,” providing ¥10,000 in vouchers for the first and second child, and ¥100,000 in cash plus ¥10,000 in vouchers for the third child and beyond. The city’s child medical expense assistance covers outpatient care for children under 15 (until March 31 after turning 15) and inpatient care for children under 18 (until March 31 after turning 18). The single-parent household medical expense support system provides partial reimbursement for medical expenses for children up to 18 years old in single-parent families.

There are plenty of parks and libraries, providing a good learning environment for children. There are also many leisure facilities, providing a good environment for children to enjoy.

If you need to travel to a slightly further area for your children’s lessons or cram school, you may need to use a car to pick them up and drop them off because there are not many trains running.

How about shopping in AA City?

Azalea Mall

ショッピングスポットが充実した街『館林市』

Tatebayashi City is home to several supermarkets, ensuring that shopping for groceries and daily necessities is never a problem. The Azalea Mall is a prominent shopping center in Tatebayashi, offering not only groceries and household items but also fashion, miscellaneous goods, restaurants, and even chiropractic services. It attracts many shoppers from both inside and outside the city. Additionally, the city features a variety of stores, from small individual shops to chain retailers, making it easy to complete most shopping within Tatebayashi.

There are shopping malls and supermarkets scattered around the city, so you will have no trouble finding food and daily necessities.

A car is essential to go to the shopping mall. It is filled with the so-called “common shops,” so if you want to buy something fashionable, you have to go to another area.

How about jobs and recruitment in AA City?

From hospitality to manufacturing! A city with plenty of jobs: Tatebayashi City

Tatebayashi City has many stores such as supermarkets and restaurants, so you will be able to find job openings in commercial facilities.
In addition, there are factories for everything from food to chemicals, so you will be able to find job openings in manufacturing and transportation.