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LEGOLAND Japan
Nagoya's family park with over 40 LEGO-themed rides and attractions and a stunning Miniland of Japanese landmarks.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Chiryū
Aichi, Japan · Asia
About Chiryū
Chiryū works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kariya, 18km from LEGOLAND Japan.
Chiryū is in Aichi, Japan, with about 72,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kariya, about 5 km away.
Chiryū (知立市, Chiryū-shi) is a city in central Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Nishimikawa region. As of 1 October 2019, the city had an estimated population of 71,992 in 32,579 households, and a population density of 4,414 persons per km². The total area of the city is 16.31 square kilometres (6.30 sq mi).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Chiryū?
Within an hour or so of Chiryū: LEGOLAND Japan (18 km), Toyota Automobile Museum (19 km), Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology (25 km), Nagashima Spa Land (28 km).
Are there any good drives near Chiryū?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path and Norikura Skyline.
Where is Chiryū?
Chiryū is in Aichi, Japan, about 5 km from Kariya.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 72,193
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Aichi
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.0000, 137.0333
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Chiryū
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Toyota Automobile Museum
Comprehensive collection of over 140 vehicles from around the world tracing the global history of the automobile.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Comprehensive museum at Toyota's birthplace in Nagoya covering the evolution from automatic looms to automobile manufacturing.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Nagashima Spa Land
Major Japanese amusement park near Nagoya with world-class steel coasters and a giant hot spring complex.
28 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Suzuka International Racing Course
The world's only figure-8 Grand Prix track, home of the Japanese GP and the fearsome 130R corner, with an amusement park and giant Ferris wheel right at its gates.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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