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Ota
Spend a half day in Ota to see Daikoin Temple and Kanayama Castle; add a night only if you need a rental car for nearby onsen.
Ota is a small industrial city in Gunma with a few historic sites and hot‑spring facilities; it is reachable by limited‑express train from Tokyo in 90 min, but public transport within the city is sparse, so a short visit or an overnight stay with a rental car is recommended.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airports
- NRT · HND
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ota110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ota, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyOta is generally safe; keep an eye on nightlife bills and use reputable taxis.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNRT Narita International Airport.
- Getting aroundLimited bus service; best to rent a car (Toyota Rent‑a‑Car has two outlets near the station).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ridecheck¥200–¥300 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedBusiness hotel room, a night, per room¥6,000 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedBusiness hotel room, a night, per room¥9,000 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedBusiness hotel room, a night, per room¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NRT Narita International Airport · HND Haneda Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ota: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Limited bus service; best to rent a car (Toyota Rent‑a‑Car has two outlets near the station).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Daikoin Temple
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Walk 2.5 km (1.6 mi) north from Ota Station, about 30 minWalk 1.6 mi (2.5 km) north from Ota Station, about 30 min
Historic temple, easy walk.
Kanayama Castle
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round trip
Local bus 3 km (1.9 mi) north, about 15 min (check schedule)Local bus 1.9 mi (3 km) north, about 15 min (check schedule)
Kamakura‑era ruins on Mt. Kanayama.
Yabuzuka Onsen
goDoor to door: ≈1 h including travel
Car rental 10 km (6.2 mi) northwest, ~20 minCar rental 6.2 mi (10 km) northwest, ~20 min
Hot‑spring area, best with car.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near Ota Station
Convenient for train arrivals; basic business hotels, good base for a car rental.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–¥8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–¥12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business hotel room1 × 1 night × ¥6,000 | ¥6,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Ryomo limited‑express train Tokyo → Ota (one‑way)1 × ¥2,340 · check | ¥2,340 |
| Car rental (compact, one day)1 × ¥5,000 · check | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,830 |
| Trip total≈ ¥20,170 per person per day, bed included | ¥20,170≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Ota‑Yakisoba bowl | ¥600–¥900 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Local bus ridecheck | ¥200–¥300 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Public transport runs infrequently; plan trips around train schedules.
- Nightlife districts can have inflated bills; ask for totals before ordering.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; Japanese embassy in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tokyo (Asakusa) → Ota, Ryomo limited‑express: ¥2,340 (≈ US$16), 90 min (check)
- Car rental (compact, daily): ≈¥5,000
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- 駅はどこですか？ — Where is the station? (eki wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ota. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialOta city official site
- officialOta tourism guide (bilingual)
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ota, revision 4949923 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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