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Sensō-ji
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Kashiwa
Chiba, Japan · Asia
About Kashiwa
Kashiwa works well as a base: 5 minutes from Abiko, 23km from Sensō-ji.
Kashiwa is in Chiba, Japan, with about 430,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Abiko, about 4 km away.
Kashiwa (柏市, Kashiwa-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of May 1, 2024, the city had an estimated population of 435,578 in 199,926 households and a population density of 3800 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 114.72 square kilometres (44.29 sq mi).
The name of the city is written withRead more
a single kanji character: 柏, a reference to Quercus dentata, commonly known in English as the Japanese emperor oak or daimyo oak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kashiwa?
Within an hour or so of Kashiwa: Sensō-ji (23 km), Tokyo Skytree (23 km), Tokyo National Museum (24 km), Kayaba Coffee (24 km).
Are there any good drives near Kashiwa?
The nearest famous roads are Yabitsu Pass, Irohazaka Winding Road and Hakone Turnpike.
Where is Kashiwa?
Kashiwa is in Chiba, Japan, about 4 km from Abiko.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 433,436
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Chiba
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.8622, 139.9773
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 Kashiwa
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
23 km · about 25 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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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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.
24 km · about 30 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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Tokyo Disneyland
The first Disney theme park built outside the United States, renowned for its impeccable service and unique attractions.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Tokyo DisneySea
Unique nautical-themed Disney park widely regarded as the most beautifully designed theme park in the world.
27 km · about 30 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.
28 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Kashiwa
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 45 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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