Ogano, Saitama

Ogano 小鹿野町
—  Town  —
Location of Ogano in Saitama
Ogano
Coordinates: 36°1′N 139°1′E / 36.017°N 139.017°E / 36.017; 139.017Coordinates: 36°1′N 139°1′E / 36.017°N 139.017°E / 36.017; 139.017
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Saitama
District	Chichibu
Area
- Total	100.03 km2 (38.6 sq mi)
Population (2003)
- Total	11,640
- Density	116.4/km2 (301.4/sq mi)
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website	Town of Ogano

View of Ogano with Mt. Pukoja in the distance

Ogano (小鹿野町, Ogano-machi^?) is a town located in Chichibu District, Saitama, Japan. The rugged topography consists of mountains, valleys, lakes and rivers [1].

On October 1, 2005 the village of Ryōkami, from Chichibu District, was merged into Ogano.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 11,640 and a density of 116.37 persons per km². The total area is 100.03 km².

All year round, the beautiful lakes of Ogano attract many recreational fishermen from neighboring towns and prefectures. In the hills and valleys of Ogano, many wild animals can commonly be observed. In particular wild boars ('inoshishi'), black bears, foxes, and 'pit viper' snakes.

Strawberry picking is a popular activity in spring as well as the harvesting of grapes.

Festivals

Teppo Matsuri (Gun Festival) at Iida Hachiman Shrine - December 12 & 13.

Transportation

Rail

The Tobu and Seibu lines connect Chichibu, Saitama with Yorii, Kumagaya and Ikebukuro.

Bus

Local bus: between Ogano and Chichibu, Saitama (500 yen/30 minutes).

Roads

National Route 299 - runs through Ogano and connects to Chichibu, in the south, and Gunma prefecture to the north.

External links

Media related to Ogano, Saitama at Wikimedia Commons

• Ogano official website (Japanese)