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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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Minamichita
Aichi, Japan · Asia
About Minamichita
Minamichita sits on the route: 15 minutes from Toyohama, 36km from Ise Grand Shrine.
Minamichita is in Aichi, Japan, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Toyohama, about 7 km away.
Minamichita (南知多町, Minamichita-chō) is a town in Chita District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the town had an estimated population of 17,393 in 7338 households, and a population density of 453 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 38.37 square kilometres (14.81 sq mi).
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What is there to see near Minamichita?
Within an hour or so of Minamichita: Ise Grand Shrine (36 km), LEGOLAND Japan (44 km), Suzuka International Racing Course (46 km), Nagashima Spa Land (47 km).
Are there any good drives near Minamichita?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path and Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Where is Minamichita?
Minamichita is in Aichi, Japan, about 7 km from Toyohama.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 16,617
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Aichi
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.6764, 137.0052
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 Minamichita
6 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.
44 km · about 50 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.
46 km · about 55 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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
museum
Toyota Automobile Museum
Comprehensive collection of over 140 vehicles from around the world tracing the global history of the automobile.
55 km · about 65 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.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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