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Shinjuku
Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Saitama, Japan · Asia
Asaka works well as a base: 5 minutes from Shiki, 15km from Shinjuku.
Asaka is a city located in Saitama, Japan. With a population of 141,083, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Asaka sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Asaka to your route.
Asaka Station (朝霞駅, Asaka-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Asaka, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tōbu Railway.
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Asaka is located in Saitama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.8047 latitude, 139.6019 longitude.
Asaka has a population of approximately 141,083 people, making it a city in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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A serene Shinto shrine surrounded by a lush forested park, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in the heart of Tokyo.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Deus's Harajuku outpost in Tokyo bringing Australian motorcycle and surf culture to the heart of Japanese street fashion.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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The world's busiest pedestrian crossing, where thousands of people cross simultaneously from all directions at this iconic Tokyo intersection.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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