The urban area, the center of town, is the most populated area in Nakanojo. Nearby public facilities include restaurants, bars, a supermarket, and convenient stores. The Museum of Folk and History, Musee, has a great collection of artifacts from the district. The area hosts traditional festivals, such as Gion-Matsuri in summer and Torioi-Matsuri in winter.

Isama is in the mountains and houses are dotted throughout the area. The mountain, Reizan Takeyama, and the beautiful Chikato Shrine are symbols of Isama. Reizan Takeyama is believed to be sacred by locals and has excellent day hikes. Isama was declared as one of “the most beautiful villages in Japan.” The Biennale headquarters and one of the main artist residence buildings are in the area. Isama is a 15-minute drive from the town center.

Shima has an 800-year-old history and is the most touristic area in Nakanojo because of the onsen (hot springs). Surrounded by nature, a beautiful river and streams cross the town. Historic onsen streets are full of tourists, but once you leave the main road, it’s quiet and relaxing. The famous color of water, “Shima Blue,” can be seen at Shima lake. Shima is a 30-minute drive from the town center.

Sawatari is a quiet onsen town located between Nakanojo town center and Shima. It's small and less touristy than Shima and has many hills, slopes, and alleys. There is a small public bathhouse that locals use every day.

Kuresaka is situated approximately a 20-minute drive from Sawatari, in a sparsely populated area surrounded by mountains. One of the main venues is the garden facility "Karaku no Sato," where you can observe various mountain wildflowers throughout the seasons. Additionally, along the route to Hanaraku no Sato, there stands a monument dedicated to the renowned writer, poet, and haiku master, Bokusui Wakayama, at Kurasaka Pass.

Kuni is the most isolated area in Nakanojo with no shops but a lot of nature. Akaiwa is a district within Kuni that has silk farmer’s houses and a historic street filled with traditional Japanese residences. Akaiwa was the first site in the Gunma prefecture designated for preservation and historical importance. The Oshi train station, now a ruined structure, is a symbolic site of the area. Traditional craft works are still alive in this area such as “Menpa” (wooden lunch box), “Konkon Zori” (Japanese sandals) which are made by a technique of “Nedofumi” (soaking sedge in onsen water and making it softer by stepping on it). Kuni is about a 50-minute drive from the Nakanojo town center.