Motegi, Tochigi


Motegi is a town located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of May 2015, the town had an estimated population of 13,501, and a population density of 78.2 persons per km². Its total area is 172.69 km².

Geography

Motegi is located on the far eastern border of Tochigi Prefecture.

Surrounding municipalities

The town of Moteki, and the villages of Sakagawa, Nakagawa and Sudo were created within Haga District on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the municipalities system. The three villages were annexed by Moteki on August 1, 1954.

Economy

Education

Moteki has four primary schools, three middle schools and one high school.

Transportation

Railway

Motegi is also the site of "Twin Ring Motegi", a complex built by Honda which hosts all types of car and go-cart racing, the Honda Collection Hall transport museum, a resort-style hotel, and the "Hello Woods" camping and nature area.
The Nissan Proving Grounds for testing off-road vehicles are also located in Motegi.