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Breathtaking view of the coastline in Nishi-Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Perfect for nature and travel enthusiasts.
A peaceful view of vibrant autumn foliage through traditional doors in Sagamihara, Japan.
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Sagamihara

Kanagawa, Japan · Asia

About Sagamihara

Sagamihara is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Aihara, 16km from Yabitsu Pass.

Sagamihara is in Kanagawa, Japan, with about 720,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Aihara, about 8 km away.

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What is there to see near Sagamihara?

Within an hour or so of Sagamihara: Yabitsu Pass (16 km), Nissan Heritage Collection (19 km), Ebina Service Area (21 km), Fuji Speedway (36 km).

Are there any good drives near Sagamihara?

The nearest famous roads are Yabitsu Pass, Hakone Turnpike and Usui Pass.

Where is Sagamihara?

Sagamihara is in Kanagawa, Japan, about 8 km from Aihara.

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Quick Information

Population
720,780
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Kanagawa
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.5671, 139.2417

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

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 Sagamihara

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Yabitsu Pass

A 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.

16 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Nissan Heritage Collection

Nissan's vast factory archive of over 400 historic vehicles including the legendary Skyline GT-R lineage.

19 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Ebina Service Area

One of Japan's busiest and most famous highway rest stops on the Tomei Expressway, known for its exceptional food offerings and shopping that rival a department store.

21 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Fuji Speedway

Historic circuit at the foot of Mount Fuji with a 1.5 km main straight, one of motorsport's longest, and postcard views of the volcano on clear days.

36 km · about 40 min drive

cafe

Ashigara Service Area

A premium Japanese highway rest stop on the Tomei Expressway with stunning Mount Fuji views, gourmet food courts, and hot spring foot baths.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Pacific Drive-In Enoshima

A beachfront cafe on the Shonan coast road near Enoshima popular with Japanese car and motorcycle enthusiasts cruising the Pacific Coast route from Tokyo.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Great Buddha of Kamakura

A monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha standing over 13 meters tall, one of Japan's most iconic images.

39 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Japan's first open-air museum showcasing a stunning collection of sculptures set against the backdrop of the Hakone mountains.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Sagamihara

7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.

  • 16 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.
  • 41 kmChureito PagodaA five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.
  • 41 kmHakone TurnpikeA toll road climbing from Odawara to a Mount Fuji viewpoint, a Japanese car-culture institution.
  • 43 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.
  • 43 kmHakone Mount Fuji ViewpointThe Hakone region offers some of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji, especially from the Owakudani volcanic valley.
  • 45 kmLake Kawaguchi ViewpointA lakeside viewpoint where Mount Fuji reflects perfectly in still waters, especially stunning during autumn foliage and cherry blossom seasons.

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