Tochigi, Japan · Asia
Nikkō is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Imaichi, 9km from Irohazaka Winding Road.
Nikkō is in Tochigi, Japan, with about 78,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Imaichi, about 7 km away.
Nikkō (日光市, Nikkō-shi; IPA: [ɲikkoꜜːɕi]) is a city in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2 December 2020, the city's population was 80,239, in 36,531 households. The population density was 55 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 1,449.83 square kilometres (559.78 sq mi).
Nikkō is a popular destination forRead more
Japanese and international tourists. Attractions include the mausoleum of shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu at the Nikkō Tōshō-gū shrine, and that of his grandson Tokugawa Iemitsu (Iemitsu-byō Taiyū-in), along with Futarasan shrine, which dates to the year 767. There are many famous onsen (hot springs) in the area. Elevations range from 200 to 2,000 meters.
The Japanese saying "Never say kekkō until you've seen Nikkō" (日光を見ずして結構と言うなかれ)" – with kekkō (結構) meaning splendid, magnificent, or satisfied – is a reflection of the beauty and sites in Nikkō.
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Within an hour or so of Nikkō: Irohazaka Winding Road (9 km), Fukiware Falls (37 km), Honda Collection Hall (60 km), Mobility Resort Motegi (60 km).
The nearest famous roads are Irohazaka Winding Road, Mount Haruna Touge and Shibu Pass.
Nikkō is in Tochigi, Japan, about 7 km from Imaichi.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan4 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Twin one-way mountain roads with 48 hairpin bends linking Nikko to Lake Chuzenji, each curve named after a character of the old Japanese alphabet. Spectacular in autumn and legendary among touge drivers.
9 km · about 15 min drive
waterfall
A 7 m fall where the Katashina River drops into a fissure worn through flat rock, earning it the name the Niagara of the East. A riverside walkway runs right along the rim.
37 km · about 45 min drive
museum
Honda's official museum at Twin Ring Motegi showcasing racing motorcycles, Formula 1 cars, and production vehicles.
60 km · about 70 min drive
racetrack
Honda's twin-track complex in the Tochigi hills, formerly Twin Ring Motegi, with a 4.8 km road course, a unique superspeedway oval, and Super GT and MotoGP heritage.
60 km · about 70 min drive
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
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