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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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Ōharu
Aichi, Japan · Asia
About Ōharu
Ōharu works well as a base: 5 minutes from Haruta, 5km from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.
Ōharu is in Aichi, Japan, with about 32,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Haruta, about 4 km away.
Ōharu (大治町, Ōharu-chō) is a town located in Ama District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the town had an estimated population of 32,318 in 13,683 households, and a population density of 4,904 persons per km². The total area of the town is 6.59 square kilometres (2.54 sq mi).
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What is there to see near Ōharu?
Within an hour or so of Ōharu: Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology (5 km), LEGOLAND Japan (14 km), Nagashima Spa Land (18 km), Toyota Automobile Museum (22 km).
Are there any good drives near Ōharu?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path and Norikura Skyline.
Where is Ōharu?
Ōharu is in Aichi, Japan, about 4 km from Haruta.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 32,399
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Aichi
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.1746, 136.8201
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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 Ōharu
5 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.
14 km · about 25 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Toyota Automobile Museum
Comprehensive collection of over 140 vehicles from around the world tracing the global history of the automobile.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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