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Ise Grand Shrine
Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine, ceremonially rebuilt every 20 years for over a millennium, set in ancient cedar forests.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Matsusaka
Mie, Japan · Asia
About Matsusaka
Matsusaka is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ōka, 22km from Ise Grand Shrine.
Matsusaka is in Mie, Japan, with about 160,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ōka, about 9 km away.
Matsusaka (松阪市, Matsusaka-shi; Local dialect: Mattsaka or Massaka) is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021, the city had an estimated population of 157,235 in 66,018 households and a population density of 250 people per km2. The total area of the city is 623.64 square kilometres (240.79 sq mi).Read more
The city is famous for Matsusaka beef.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Matsusaka?
Within an hour or so of Matsusaka: Ise Grand Shrine (22 km), Suzuka International Racing Course (29 km), Nagashima Spa Land (53 km), LEGOLAND Japan (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Matsusaka?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path and Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Where is Matsusaka?
Matsusaka is in Mie, Japan, about 9 km from Ōka.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 159,145
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Mie
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.5789, 136.5371
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 Matsusaka
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Nagashima Spa Land
Major Japanese amusement park near Nagoya with world-class steel coasters and a giant hot spring complex.
53 km · about 60 min 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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Matsusaka
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 66 kmMount YoshinoJapan's most famous cherry blossom viewing spot with over 30,000 trees covering an entire mountainside in waves of pink each spring.
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