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Shinjuku
Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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Higashi-Matsuyama
Saitama, Japan · Asia
About Higashi-Matsuyama
Higashi-Matsuyama sits on the route: 5 minutes from Takasaka, 49km from Sensō-ji.
Higashi-Matsuyama is in Saitama, Japan, with about 92,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Takasaka, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Higashi-Matsuyama?
Within an hour or so of Higashi-Matsuyama: Shinjuku (46 km), Meiji Shrine (47 km), Tsukuba Circuit (47 km), Kayaba Coffee (47 km).
Are there any good drives near Higashi-Matsuyama?
The nearest famous roads are Mount Haruna Touge, Yabitsu Pass and Usui Pass.
Where is Higashi-Matsuyama?
Higashi-Matsuyama is in Saitama, Japan, about 4 km from Takasaka.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 91,791
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Saitama
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 36.0333, 139.4167
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 Higashi-Matsuyama
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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.
47 km · about 55 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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
cafe
Deus Ex Machina Tokyo
Deus's Harajuku outpost in Tokyo bringing Australian motorcycle and surf culture to the heart of Japanese street fashion.
48 km · about 55 min drive
museum
Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
48 km · about 55 min drive
cathedral
Sensō-ji
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Tokyo Imperial Palace
The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Higashi-Matsuyama
- 70 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.
- 70 kmYabitsu PassA tight, tree-walled climb over the Tanzawa mountains west of Tokyo, long a favourite of motorcyclists and cyclists for its relentless switchbacks. The narrow western descent to Lake Miyagase is single-track in places.
- 76 kmTokyo Bay Aqua-LineA 14 km highway crossing Tokyo Bay via the world's fourth-longest undersea road tunnel, surfacing at the Umihotaru rest-island. Drive under the bay, then sip coffee mid-ocean with skyline views.
- 77 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.
- 78 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.
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