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Nagashima Spa Land
Major Japanese amusement park near Nagoya with world-class steel coasters and a giant hot spring complex.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Kuwana
Mie, Japan · Asia
About Kuwana
Kuwana works well as a base: 5 minutes from Toyoda, 6km from Nagashima Spa Land.
Kuwana is in Mie, Japan, with about 140,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Toyoda, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kuwana?
Within an hour or so of Kuwana: Nagashima Spa Land (6 km), LEGOLAND Japan (16 km), Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology (24 km), Suzuka International Racing Course (26 km).
Are there any good drives near Kuwana?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path and Norikura Skyline.
Where is Kuwana?
Kuwana is in Mie, Japan, about 4 km from Toyoda.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 140,051
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Mie
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.0519, 136.6696
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 Kuwana
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
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LEGOLAND Japan
Nagoya's family park with over 40 LEGO-themed rides and attractions and a stunning Miniland of Japanese landmarks.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Comprehensive museum at Toyota's birthplace in Nagoya covering the evolution from automatic looms to automobile manufacturing.
24 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Toyota Automobile Museum
Comprehensive collection of over 140 vehicles from around the world tracing the global history of the automobile.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Kuwana
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 80 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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