racetrack
Tsukuba Circuit
Compact 2.045 km Ibaraki track that became the world benchmark for time attack, hosting legendary Hot Version and Best Motoring battles. A sub-minute lap here is the holy grail of tuner culture.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Naka
Ibaraki, Japan · Asia
About Naka
Naka is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Ami, 50km from Sensō-ji.
Naka is in Ibaraki, Japan, with about 53,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ami, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Naka?
Within an hour or so of Naka: Tsukuba Circuit (25 km), Sensō-ji (50 km), Tokyo Skytree (50 km), Tokyo National Museum (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Naka?
The nearest famous roads are Irohazaka Winding Road, Yabitsu Pass and Mount Haruna Touge.
Where is Naka?
Naka is in Ibaraki, Japan, about 4 km from Ami.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 53,137
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Ibaraki
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 36.0500, 140.1667
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 Naka
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Sensō-ji
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Tokyo Skytree
Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
50 km · about 55 min drive
museum
Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
51 km · about 60 min drive
cafe
Kayaba Coffee
A 1938 corner kissaten in a converted machiya in Yanaka, saved from demolition and reopened with its original layout. Known for the tamago sando and a coffee-and-cocoa mix called Rousseau.
51 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Tokyo Disneyland
The first Disney theme park built outside the United States, renowned for its impeccable service and unique attractions.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Akihabara Electric Town
Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Tokyo DisneySea
Unique nautical-themed Disney park widely regarded as the most beautifully designed theme park in the world.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Naka
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 70 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.
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