racetrack
Tsukuba Circuit
Compact 2.045 km Ibaraki track that became the world benchmark for time attack, hosting legendary Hot Version and Best Motoring battles. A sub-minute lap here is the holy grail of tuner culture.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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Yamata
Saitama, Japan · Asia
About Yamata
Yamata sits on the route: 10 minutes from Ranzan, 56km from Sensō-ji.
Yamata is in Saitama, Japan, with about 20,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ranzan, about 6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Yamata?
Within an hour or so of Yamata: Tsukuba Circuit (50 km), Shinjuku (52 km), Tokyo National Museum (54 km), Meiji Shrine (54 km).
Are there any good drives near Yamata?
The nearest famous roads are Mount Haruna Touge, Usui Pass and Irohazaka Winding Road.
Where is Yamata?
Yamata is in Saitama, Japan, about 6 km from Ranzan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 19,732
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Saitama
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 36.0817, 139.3716
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 Yamata
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Shinjuku
Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
52 km · about 60 min drive
museum
Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
54 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Meiji Shrine
A serene Shinto shrine surrounded by a lush forested park, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in the heart of Tokyo.
54 km · about 60 min drive
cafe
Kayaba Coffee
A 1938 corner kissaten in a converted machiya in Yanaka, saved from demolition and reopened with its original layout. Known for the tamago sando and a coffee-and-cocoa mix called Rousseau.
54 km · about 60 min drive
cafe
Deus Ex Machina Tokyo
Deus's Harajuku outpost in Tokyo bringing Australian motorcycle and surf culture to the heart of Japanese street fashion.
55 km · about 65 min drive
cathedral
Sensō-ji
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
56 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Tokyo Imperial Palace
The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Yamata
6 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 63 kmMount Haruna TougeThe winding climb to Lake Haruna in Gunma, immortalised as 'Mount Akina' in Initial D. Gentle hairpins, a crater lake at the top, and constant pilgrimages by fans of Japan's street-racing manga.
- 71 kmUsui PassHistoric pass on the old Nakasendo route between Gunma and Karuizawa, packed with 180-plus corners and the brick Megane-bashi viaduct. Another Initial D battleground beloved by drivers and rail historians alike.
- 73 kmIrohazaka Winding RoadTwin one-way mountain roads with 48 hairpin bends linking Nikko to Lake Chuzenji, each curve named after a character of the old Japanese alphabet. Spectacular in autumn and legendary among touge drivers.
- 74 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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