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President George W. Bush addresses the press during a meeting, in the Oval Office Friday, April 28, 2006, with a family of North Korean defectors and family members of Japanese citizens who were abducted by the North Korean government. Kim Han-Mee, the daughter of North Korean defectors, sat next to the President. White House photo by Paul Morse
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Members of the Japanese Committee on Foreign Affairs in the House of Representatives tour a C-130J Super Hercules static display during a base tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2026. The Committee on Foreign Affairs in the Japanese House of Representatives is a standing committee responsible for deliberating bills, treaties and investigations regarding international affairs and diplomacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)
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Yokota

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About Yokota

Yokota works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hakonegasaki, 29km from Nissan Heritage Collection.

Yokota is in Tokyo, Japan, with about 70,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Hakonegasaki, about 4 km away.

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What is there to see near Yokota?

Within an hour or so of Yokota: Nissan Heritage Collection (29 km), Shibuya Crossing (30 km), Meiji Shrine (30 km), Shinjuku (30 km).

Are there any good drives near Yokota?

The nearest famous roads are Yabitsu Pass, Hakone Turnpike and Mount Haruna Touge.

Where is Yokota?

Yokota is in Tokyo, Japan, about 4 km from Hakonegasaki.

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Quick Information

Population
69,550
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Tokyo
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.7500, 139.3833

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 Yokota

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Nissan Heritage Collection

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

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Shibuya Crossing

The world's busiest pedestrian crossing, where thousands of people cross simultaneously from all directions at this iconic Tokyo intersection.

30 km · about 35 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Shinjuku

Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.

30 km · about 35 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.

31 km · about 35 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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

museum

teamLab Borderless Tokyo

An immersive digital art museum where interactive, boundary-less artworks flow from room to room in a mesmerizing sensory experience.

34 km · about 40 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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Yokota

  • 39 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.
  • 55 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.
  • 60 kmChureito PagodaA five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.
  • 62 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.
  • 63 kmLake Kawaguchi ViewpointA lakeside viewpoint where Mount Fuji reflects perfectly in still waters, especially stunning during autumn foliage and cherry blossom seasons.
  • 65 kmHakone TurnpikeA toll road climbing from Odawara to a Mount Fuji viewpoint, a Japanese car-culture institution.

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