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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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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Kihara
Ibaraki, Japan · Asia
About Kihara
Kihara sits on the route: 15 minutes from Inashiki, 56km from Sensō-ji.
Kihara is in Ibaraki, Japan, with about 15,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Inashiki, about 7 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kihara?
Within an hour or so of Kihara: Tsukuba Circuit (37 km), Sensō-ji (56 km), Tokyo Skytree (56 km), Tokyo Disneyland (57 km).
Are there any good drives near Kihara?
The nearest famous roads are Irohazaka Winding Road, Yabitsu Pass and Mount Haruna Touge.
Where is Kihara?
Kihara is in Ibaraki, Japan, about 7 km from Inashiki.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 14,602
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Ibaraki
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 36.0167, 140.3000
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 Kihara
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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Tokyo Skytree
Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
56 km · about 65 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.
57 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Tokyo DisneySea
Unique nautical-themed Disney park widely regarded as the most beautifully designed theme park in the world.
57 km · about 65 min drive
museum
Honda Collection Hall
Honda's official museum at Twin Ring Motegi showcasing racing motorcycles, Formula 1 cars, and production vehicles.
57 km · about 65 min drive
museum
Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
58 km · about 65 min drive
racetrack
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.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Kihara
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 72 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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