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Tokyo Disneyland
The first Disney theme park built outside the United States, renowned for its impeccable service and unique attractions.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Honchō
Chiba, Japan · Asia
About Honchō
Honchō works well as a base: 10 minutes from Myōden, 17km from Sensō-ji.
Honchō is in Chiba, Japan, with about 640,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Myōden, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Honchō?
Within an hour or so of Honchō: Tokyo Disneyland (12 km), Tokyo DisneySea (12 km), Tokyo Skytree (16 km), Sensō-ji (17 km).
Are there any good drives near Honchō?
The nearest famous roads are Yabitsu Pass, Hakone Turnpike and Irohazaka Winding Road.
Where is Honchō?
Honchō is in Chiba, Japan, about 5 km from Myōden.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 644,668
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Chiba
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.7013, 139.9865
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 Honchō
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Tokyo DisneySea
Unique nautical-themed Disney park widely regarded as the most beautifully designed theme park in the world.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Tokyo Skytree
Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Sensō-ji
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Tatsumi Parking Area
A legendary late-night gathering spot for Tokyo's car culture scene on the Bayshore Route, immortalized in street racing culture and the Wangan Midnight series.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Akihabara Electric Town
Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Tsukiji Outer Market
Tokyo's legendary outer market offering fresh seafood, street food, and culinary delights in a bustling atmosphere.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Honchō
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 28 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.
- 76 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.
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