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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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Kasumigaura
Ibaraki, Japan · Asia
About Kasumigaura
Kasumigaura is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Ishioka, 29km from Tsukuba Circuit.
Kasumigaura is in Ibaraki, Japan, with about 40,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ishioka, about 4 km away.
Kasumigaura (かすみがうら市, Kasumigaura-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020, the city had an estimated population of 40,254 in 15,839 households and a population density of 257 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 32.0%. The total area of the city is 156.60Read more
square kilometres (60.46 sq mi). . The city takes its name from the nearby lake, Lake Kasumigaura. The city has the distinction of having the longest name in Japan (in terms of the number of characters used), together with Ichikikushikino, Kagoshima Prefecture and Tsukubamirai. Much of the city is within the borders of the Suigō-Tsukuba Quasi-National Park.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kasumigaura?
Within an hour or so of Kasumigaura: Tsukuba Circuit (29 km), Honda Collection Hall (42 km), Mobility Resort Motegi (42 km).
Are there any good drives near Kasumigaura?
The nearest famous roads are Irohazaka Winding Road, Yabitsu Pass and Mount Haruna Touge.
Where is Kasumigaura?
Kasumigaura is in Ibaraki, Japan, about 4 km from Ishioka.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 40,087
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Ibaraki
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 36.1533, 140.2464
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 Kasumigaura
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Honda Collection Hall
Honda's official museum at Twin Ring Motegi showcasing racing motorcycles, Formula 1 cars, and production vehicles.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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Mobility Resort Motegi
Honda's twin-track complex in the Tochigi hills, formerly Twin Ring Motegi, with a 4.8 km road course, a unique superspeedway oval, and Super GT and MotoGP heritage.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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