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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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Tamagawa
Tokyo, Japan · Asia
About Tamagawa
Tamagawa works well as a base: 5 minutes from Setagaya, 8km from Shibuya Crossing.
Tamagawa is in Tokyo, Japan, with about 12,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Setagaya, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Tamagawa?
Within an hour or so of Tamagawa: Shibuya Crossing (8 km), Deus Ex Machina Tokyo (10 km), Meiji Shrine (10 km), Shinjuku (11 km).
Are there any good drives near Tamagawa?
The nearest famous roads are Yabitsu Pass, Hakone Turnpike and Mount Haruna Touge.
Where is Tamagawa?
Tamagawa is in Tokyo, Japan, about 4 km from Setagaya.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 12,170
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Tokyo
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.6155, 139.6243
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 Tamagawa
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
10 km · about 20 min 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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Shinjuku
Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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teamLab Borderless Tokyo
An immersive digital art museum where interactive, boundary-less artworks flow from room to room in a mesmerizing sensory experience.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Tokyo Tower
Red-and-white communications tower inspired by the Eiffel Tower, an enduring symbol of post-war Japan.
12 km · about 20 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Tsukiji Outer Market
Tokyo's legendary outer market offering fresh seafood, street food, and culinary delights in a bustling atmosphere.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Tamagawa
- 28 kmTokyo Bay Aqua-LineA 14 km highway crossing Tokyo Bay via the world's fourth-longest undersea road tunnel, surfacing at the Umihotaru rest-island. Drive under the bay, then sip coffee mid-ocean with skyline views.
- 42 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.
- 68 kmHakone TurnpikeA toll road climbing from Odawara to a Mount Fuji viewpoint, a Japanese car-culture institution.
- 70 kmHakone Mount Fuji ViewpointThe Hakone region offers some of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji, especially from the Owakudani volcanic valley.
- 71 kmMount Taikan ViewpointThe summit lay-by on the Hakone Turnpike, looking across Lake Ashi to Mount Fuji from 1,011 m. A long-standing gathering point for drivers on one of Japan's best-known toll driving roads.
- 76 kmChureito PagodaA five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.
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