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Tokyo Disneyland
The first Disney theme park built outside the United States, renowned for its impeccable service and unique attractions.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Makuhari
Chiba, Japan · Asia
About Makuhari
Makuhari works well as a base: 5 minutes from Narashino, 24km from Sensō-ji.
Makuhari is in Chiba, Japan, with about 29,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Narashino, about 4 km away.
Makuhari International School (幕張インターナショナルスクール) is a private international school located in Wakaba, Mihama-ku, Chiba in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, accepting children from age 3 to 12 in grades K-6. The school caters primarily to Japanese returnees, dual nationality and foreign children moving to this part of Japan. ItRead more
is the first international primary school in Japan to be recognized as a school under Article 1 of the School Education Law. As a school based on Article 1, the school is eligible for assistance under the Private School Law and the Private School Promotion Assistance Law. The school basically follows the Japanese curriculum, but all courses are completely taught in English except for Japanese language and culture subjects. Other content and objectives have been added from other curricula mainly from the United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Makuhari?
Within an hour or so of Makuhari: Tokyo Disneyland (15 km), Tokyo DisneySea (15 km), Tatsumi Parking Area (22 km), Tokyo Skytree (23 km).
Are there any good drives near Makuhari?
The nearest famous roads are Yabitsu Pass, Hakone Turnpike and Irohazaka Winding Road.
Where is Makuhari?
Makuhari is in Chiba, Japan, about 4 km from Narashino.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 28,729
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Chiba
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.6500, 140.0500
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 Makuhari
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Tokyo DisneySea
Unique nautical-themed Disney park widely regarded as the most beautifully designed theme park in the world.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Tatsumi Parking Area
A legendary late-night gathering spot for Tokyo's car culture scene on the Bayshore Route, immortalized in street racing culture and the Wangan Midnight series.
22 km · about 25 min 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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Sensō-ji
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Tsukiji Outer Market
Tokyo's legendary outer market offering fresh seafood, street food, and culinary delights in a bustling atmosphere.
25 km · about 30 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.
26 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
Driving roads near Makuhari
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 26 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.
- 79 kmYabitsu PassA tight, tree-walled climb over the Tanzawa mountains west of Tokyo, long a favourite of motorcyclists and cyclists for its relentless switchbacks. The narrow western descent to Lake Miyagase is single-track in places.
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