Ogose, Japan
越生町
Ogose is a town of 11,352 people in Saitama, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Ogose
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 53 parks and trails, 113 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 45 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kamikumi Nousan butsu Chokubai Jo "Chokkuma", JA Irumano, Koma Village Stone Age Dwelling Site and Minimamihiki Kiln Site.
Weather in Ogose
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About Ogose
Ogose (越生町, Ogose-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021, the town had an estimated population of 11,352 in 5038 households and a population density of 280 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 40.39 square kilometres (15.59 sq mi). The town is famous for its Prunus mume orchards.
From the Wikipedia article Ogose, Saitama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do45
Kamikumi Nousan butsu Chokubai Jo "Chokkuma"
Farm and orchard · 3.5 km
イートインコーナーあり
Mo off; Tu-Su 09:00-17:00; Jan 01-04,Dec 31 off
Nihon Institute of Medical Science
School · 5.7 km
Higher education institution in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Saitama Medical University
School · 2.6 km
Higher education institution in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Saitama Medical University College
School · 2.7 km
Higher education institution in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
33 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks16
Koma Village Stone Age Dwelling Site
Monument and historic site · 8.5 km
Archaeological site in Hidaka, Japan
Minimamihiki Kiln Site
Monument and historic site · 4.2 km
Archaeological site in Japan
Peace Museum of Saitama
Museum · 8.1 km
Museum in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama, Japan
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds53
41 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes113
La Casserole
Restaurant · French · 2.6 km
休業曜日が祝日の場合、その後最初の平日が休業
Mo,Tu[1,3] off; Tu-Su,PH 11:00-15:00,18:00-22:00
Narikoma
Restaurant · Seafood, Japanese · 2.6 km
送迎バス応相談
Mo off; Tu-Sa 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00; Su,PH 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:30
Katsuzyoshi
Restaurant · Japanese, Udon · 2.6 km
Mo-We 11:30-15:00; Th,Sa-Su,PH 11:30-15:00,17:00-21:00; Fr off
101 more on the map.
History
Ogose town was created within Iruma District, Saitama with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Ogose annexed neighboring Umezono village on February 1, 1955.
From the History section of Ogose, Saitama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship33
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries37
Healthcare22
Map of Ogose
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Yokota Air Base (OKO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 km away.
- Takasaka 11 km northeast, about 11 min by car
- Sayama 16 km southeast, about 16 min by car
- Iruma 17 km southeast, about 17 min by car
- Kawagoe 18 km east, about 18 min by car
- Ōme 20 km south, about 20 min by car
- Yorii 19 km northwest, about 19 min by car
- Kumagaya 22 km northeast, about 22 min by car
- Fujimino 22 km east, about 22 min by car
- Tokorozawa 24 km southeast, about 24 min by car
- Higashimurayama 28 km southeast, about 28 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ogose Town Hall, Ebiebi2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ogose Station 20161223, 小田原, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tobu 10030 11443 Ogose 20040705, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DD51842 Ogose 20040705, DAJF This photo was taken with Sony DSC-F707, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tobu 10050 11455 Ogose 20040705, DAJF This photo was taken with Sony DSC-F707, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ogose Station 20110429, Kontenten, CC BY 2.1 jp
- Single platform at ogose station, Kznrhsd, CC0
- Kanni Suica Kaisatsuki at Ogose Station(out), Kznrhsd, CC0
- Kiha 110 at Ogose station, Kznrhsd, CC0
- Kanni Suica Kaisatsuki at Ogose Station(in), Kznrhsd, CC0
- Ogose Station platform Sep 06 2020 04-51PM, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
- Ogose Station platforms north end 20120219, DAJF, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ogose Automobile College 20160318, DAJF This photo was taken with Sony SLT-A77, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Musashi Ogose High School 20160318, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saitamaken Shinkin Bank Moroyama branch & Ogose branch & Nagase branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Hidaka Saitama Koma Vill Stone Age Dwelling Site 2, 京浜にけ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Higashimatsuyama Peace Museum Of Saitama 1, 京浜にけ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nihon Institute of Medical Science, Nyao148, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Myoukaku Elementary School, M yanagisawa, CC0
- JosaiKioi, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Saitama Prefectural Ogose High School, M yanagisawa, CC BY 3.0
- Shukuya Falls, セルゲイ（撮影、加工とも）, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Meikai University Sakado Campus 20090204, DAJF, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MusashiOgoseHighschool, Asasa198, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ogose Houonji Hondo 1, 京浜にけ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hatoyama Junior High School, M yanagisawa, CC0
- Izumo Iwai Shrine 09, Vitalie Ciubotaru, CC BY 3.0
- Saitama-medical-center 1, Ebiebi2, CC0
- Sakado campus, Josai koho, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 埼玉医科大学日高キャンパス, 氷山楊汰, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bushu-Karasawa Station platform 20160318 (1), DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bushu-Karasawa Station north side 20160318, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bushu-Karasawa Station entrance 20160318, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bushu-Karasawa Station approach 20160318, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bushu-Karasawa Station platform 20160318 (2), DAJF This photo was taken with Sony SLT-A77, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bushu-Karasawa Station platform 20160318 (4), DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bushu-Karasawa Station platform 20160318 (3), DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 梅園村道路元標 - panoramio, fum3670045, CC BY 3.0
- 梅園村道路元標周辺 - panoramio, fum3670045, CC BY 3.0
- Saitama Ikadaigaku Nai Kani Post office, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
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