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Shinjuku
Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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Ogawamachi
Saitama, Japan · Asia
About Ogawamachi
Ogawamachi sits on the route: 10 minutes from Ranzan, 59km from Mount Haruna Touge.
Ogawamachi is in Saitama, Japan, with about 29,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ranzan, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ogawamachi?
Within an hour or so of Ogawamachi: Shinjuku (56 km), Meiji Shrine (57 km), Deus Ex Machina Tokyo (58 km), Tokyo National Museum (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Ogawamachi?
The nearest famous roads are Mount Haruna Touge, Usui Pass and Yabitsu Pass.
Where is Ogawamachi?
Ogawamachi is in Saitama, Japan, about 4 km from Ranzan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 28,971
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Saitama
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 36.0534, 139.2661
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 Ogawamachi
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Meiji Shrine
A serene Shinto shrine surrounded by a lush forested park, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in the heart of Tokyo.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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Deus Ex Machina Tokyo
Deus's Harajuku outpost in Tokyo bringing Australian motorcycle and surf culture to the heart of Japanese street fashion.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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Shibuya Crossing
The world's busiest pedestrian crossing, where thousands of people cross simultaneously from all directions at this iconic Tokyo intersection.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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Mount Haruna Touge
The winding climb to Lake Haruna in Gunma, immortalised as 'Mount Akina' in Initial D. Gentle hairpins, a crater lake at the top, and constant pilgrimages by fans of Japan's street-racing manga.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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Tokyo Imperial Palace
The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Ogawamachi
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 59 kmMount Haruna TougeThe winding climb to Lake Haruna in Gunma, immortalised as 'Mount Akina' in Initial D. Gentle hairpins, a crater lake at the top, and constant pilgrimages by fans of Japan's street-racing manga.
- 64 kmUsui PassHistoric pass on the old Nakasendo route between Gunma and Karuizawa, packed with 180-plus corners and the brick Megane-bashi viaduct. Another Initial D battleground beloved by drivers and rail historians alike.
- 70 kmYabitsu PassA tight, tree-walled climb over the Tanzawa mountains west of Tokyo, long a favourite of motorcyclists and cyclists for its relentless switchbacks. The narrow western descent to Lake Miyagase is single-track in places.
- 75 kmChureito PagodaA five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.
- 76 kmLake Kawaguchi ViewpointA lakeside viewpoint where Mount Fuji reflects perfectly in still waters, especially stunning during autumn foliage and cherry blossom seasons.
- 76 kmKachi Kachi Ropeway Viewpoint (Lake Kawaguchi)A mountain-top station reached by ropeway above Lake Kawaguchi, offering a bird's-eye view of the lake with Mt Fuji dominating the skyline.
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