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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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Iwakura
Aichi, Japan · Asia
About Iwakura
Iwakura is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kitanagoya, 11km from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.
Iwakura is in Aichi, Japan, with about 48,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kitanagoya, about 4 km away.
Iwakura (岩倉市, Iwakura-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the city had an estimated population of 47,929 in 21,805 households, and a population density of 4,578 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 10.47 square kilometres (4.04 sq mi). It is the city with the smallestRead more
area in the prefecture (followed by Takahama and Chiryū), and is the 10th smallest city in Japan. Iwakura city is famous for its "Cherry Blossom Festival" which mostly takes place around the end of March every year. Iwakura's cherry blossom is located at the symbol of the city "Gojo river" and lists as one of the top 100 best cherry blossom spots in Japan.
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What is there to see near Iwakura?
Within an hour or so of Iwakura: Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology (11 km), Toyota Automobile Museum (21 km), LEGOLAND Japan (26 km), Nagashima Spa Land (31 km).
Are there any good drives near Iwakura?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path and Norikura Skyline.
Where is Iwakura?
Iwakura is in Aichi, Japan, about 4 km from Kitanagoya.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 48,007
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Aichi
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.2833, 136.8667
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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 Iwakura
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Toyota Automobile Museum
Comprehensive collection of over 140 vehicles from around the world tracing the global history of the automobile.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
LEGOLAND Japan
Nagoya's family park with over 40 LEGO-themed rides and attractions and a stunning Miniland of Japanese landmarks.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Nagashima Spa Land
Major Japanese amusement park near Nagoya with world-class steel coasters and a giant hot spring complex.
31 km · about 35 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.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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