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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Jōsō
Ibaraki, Japan · Asia
About Jōsō
Jōsō is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Iwai, 39km from Sensō-ji.
Jōsō is in Ibaraki, Japan, with about 61,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Iwai, about 6 km away.
Jōsō (常総市, Jōsō-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the city had an estimated population of 59,314 in 21,168 households and a population density of 480 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 38.8%. The total area of the city is 123.64 square kilometresRead more
(47.74 sq mi). The city has a large expatriate population from Brazil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Jōsō?
Within an hour or so of Jōsō: Tsukuba Circuit (13 km), Sensō-ji (39 km), Tokyo Skytree (39 km), Tokyo National Museum (39 km).
Are there any good drives near Jōsō?
The nearest famous roads are Irohazaka Winding Road, Yabitsu Pass and Mount Haruna Touge.
Where is Jōsō?
Jōsō is in Ibaraki, Japan, about 6 km from Iwai.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 60,834
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Ibaraki
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 36.0355, 139.9614
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 Jōsō
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Sensō-ji
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Tokyo Skytree
Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
39 km · about 45 min drive
museum
Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
39 km · about 45 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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Akihabara Electric Town
Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
41 km · about 45 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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Tokyo Disneyland
The first Disney theme park built outside the United States, renowned for its impeccable service and unique attractions.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Jōsō
6 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 64 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.
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