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Tokyo Disneyland
The first Disney theme park built outside the United States, renowned for its impeccable service and unique attractions.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Urayasu
Chiba, Japan · Asia
About Urayasu
Urayasu works well as a base: 5 minutes from Maihama, 11km from Sensō-ji.
Urayasu is in Chiba, Japan, with about 170,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Maihama, about 4 km away.
Urayasu (浦安市, Urayasu-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020, the city had an estimated population of 170,533 in 81,136 households and a population density of 9,900 inhabitants per square kilometre (26,000/sq mi). The total area of the city is 17.30 square kilometres (6.68 sq mi).Read more
Urayasu is best known as the home of Tokyo Disney Resort, which opened in April 1983, and the headquarters of The Oriental Land Company.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Urayasu?
Within an hour or so of Urayasu: Tokyo Disneyland (3 km), Tokyo DisneySea (4 km), Tatsumi Parking Area (8 km), Tokyo Skytree (10 km).
Are there any good drives near Urayasu?
The nearest famous roads are Yabitsu Pass, Hakone Turnpike and Irohazaka Winding Road.
Where is Urayasu?
Urayasu is in Chiba, Japan, about 4 km from Maihama.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 171,362
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Chiba
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.6588, 139.9006
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 Urayasu
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Tokyo DisneySea
Unique nautical-themed Disney park widely regarded as the most beautifully designed theme park in the world.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Tatsumi Parking Area
A legendary late-night gathering spot for Tokyo's car culture scene on the Bayshore Route, immortalized in street racing culture and the Wangan Midnight series.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Tokyo Skytree
Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Sensō-ji
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
11 km · about 20 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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Akihabara Electric Town
Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
12 km · about 25 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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Urayasu
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 22 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.
- 67 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.
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