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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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Ōbu
Aichi, Japan · Asia
About Ōbu
Ōbu works well as a base: 5 minutes from Tōkai, 10km from LEGOLAND Japan.
Ōbu is in Aichi, Japan, with about 93,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Tōkai, about 4 km away.
Ōbu (大府市, Ōbu-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the city had an estimated population of 92,179 in 39,382 households, and a population density of 2,739 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 33.66 square kilometres (13.00 sq mi). Ōbu has been a member of the World HealthRead more
Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC) since June 5, 2000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ōbu?
Within an hour or so of Ōbu: LEGOLAND Japan (10 km), Nagashima Spa Land (20 km), Toyota Automobile Museum (20 km), Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology (20 km).
Are there any good drives near Ōbu?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path and Norikura Skyline.
Where is Ōbu?
Ōbu is in Aichi, Japan, about 4 km from Tōkai.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 93,123
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Aichi
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.0176, 136.9495
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 Ōbu
5 notable places within an hour's 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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Toyota Automobile Museum
Comprehensive collection of over 140 vehicles from around the world tracing the global history of the automobile.
20 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Comprehensive museum at Toyota's birthplace in Nagoya covering the evolution from automatic looms to automobile manufacturing.
20 km · about 25 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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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