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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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Komono
Mie, Japan · Asia
About Komono
Komono is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Yokkaichi, 55km from Shirahige Shrine.
Komono is in Mie, Japan, with about 42,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Yokkaichi, about 10 km away.
Komono (菰野町, Komono-chō) is a town located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2021, the town had an estimated population of 41,542 in 16883 households and a population density of 390 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 106.89 square kilometres (41.27 sq mi).
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What is there to see near Komono?
Within an hour or so of Komono: Suzuka International Racing Course (18 km), Nagashima Spa Land (20 km), LEGOLAND Japan (30 km), Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology (38 km).
Are there any good drives near Komono?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path and Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Where is Komono?
Komono is in Mie, Japan, about 10 km from Yokkaichi.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 41,542
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Mie
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.0000, 136.5167
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 Komono
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Nagashima Spa Land
Major Japanese amusement park near Nagoya with world-class steel coasters and a giant hot spring complex.
20 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Comprehensive museum at Toyota's birthplace in Nagoya covering the evolution from automatic looms to automobile manufacturing.
38 km · about 45 min drive
museum
Toyota Automobile Museum
Comprehensive collection of over 140 vehicles from around the world tracing the global history of the automobile.
53 km · about 60 min drive
photogenic
Shirahige Shrine
A vermilion torii standing in the shallows of Lake Biwa, some 40 metres offshore from the shrine buildings. The gate is best photographed at sunrise; the shore is reached from Route 161.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Komono
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 66 kmPhilosopher's PathA peaceful stone-paved canal path lined with hundreds of cherry trees, connecting major temples in Kyoto's eastern hills.
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