racetrack
Tsukuba Circuit
Compact 2.045 km Ibaraki track that became the world benchmark for time attack, hosting legendary Hot Version and Best Motoring battles. A sub-minute lap here is the holy grail of tuner culture.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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Gyōda
Saitama, Japan · Asia
About Gyōda
Gyōda sits on the route: 10 minutes from Fukiage-fujimi, 56km from Sensō-ji.
Gyōda is in Saitama, Japan, with about 86,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Fukiage-fujimi, about 5 km away.
Gyōda (行田市, Gyōda-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020, the city had an estimated population of 80,236 in 40,482 households and a population density of 1200 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 67.49 square kilometres (26.06 sq mi).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Gyōda?
Within an hour or so of Gyōda: Tsukuba Circuit (42 km), Shinjuku (54 km), Kayaba Coffee (54 km), Tokyo National Museum (55 km).
Are there any good drives near Gyōda?
The nearest famous roads are Mount Haruna Touge, Irohazaka Winding Road and Usui Pass.
Where is Gyōda?
Gyōda is in Saitama, Japan, about 5 km from Fukiage-fujimi.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 86,343
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Saitama
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 36.1407, 139.4601
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 Gyōda
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Shinjuku
Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
54 km · about 65 min drive
cafe
Kayaba Coffee
A 1938 corner kissaten in a converted machiya in Yanaka, saved from demolition and reopened with its original layout. Known for the tamago sando and a coffee-and-cocoa mix called Rousseau.
54 km · about 65 min drive
museum
Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
55 km · about 65 min drive
cathedral
Sensō-ji
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
56 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Meiji Shrine
A serene Shinto shrine surrounded by a lush forested park, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in the heart of Tokyo.
56 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Tokyo Imperial Palace
The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
57 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Tokyo Skytree
Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Gyōda
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 65 kmMount Haruna TougeThe winding climb to Lake Haruna in Gunma, immortalised as 'Mount Akina' in Initial D. Gentle hairpins, a crater lake at the top, and constant pilgrimages by fans of Japan's street-racing manga.
- 66 kmIrohazaka Winding RoadTwin one-way mountain roads with 48 hairpin bends linking Nikko to Lake Chuzenji, each curve named after a character of the old Japanese alphabet. Spectacular in autumn and legendary among touge drivers.
- 76 kmUsui PassHistoric pass on the old Nakasendo route between Gunma and Karuizawa, packed with 180-plus corners and the brick Megane-bashi viaduct. Another Initial D battleground beloved by drivers and rail historians alike.
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