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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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Tokoname
Aichi, Japan · Asia
About Tokoname
Tokoname is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Taketoyo, 19km from LEGOLAND Japan.
Tokoname is in Aichi, Japan, with about 59,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Taketoyo, about 7 km away.
Tokoname (常滑市, Tokoname-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the city had an estimated population of 57,872 in 24,872 households, and a population density of 1,035 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 55.90 square kilometres (21.58 sq mi). The city is notable as one of the SixRead more
Ancient Kilns of Japan.
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What is there to see near Tokoname?
Within an hour or so of Tokoname: LEGOLAND Japan (19 km), Nagashima Spa Land (20 km), Suzuka International Racing Course (29 km), Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology (33 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path.
Where is Tokoname?
Tokoname is in Aichi, Japan, about 7 km from Taketoyo.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 58,710
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Aichi
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.8833, 136.8500
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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 Tokoname
6 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
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.
29 km · about 35 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.
33 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Toyota Automobile Museum
Comprehensive collection of over 140 vehicles from around the world tracing the global history of the automobile.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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Ise Grand Shrine
Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine, ceremonially rebuilt every 20 years for over a millennium, set in ancient cedar forests.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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