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Atsugi

Kanagawa, Japan · Asia

About Atsugi

Atsugi works well as a base: 10 minutes from Ayase, 14km from Yabitsu Pass.

Atsugi is a city located in Kanagawa, Japan. With a population of 223,960, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Atsugi 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 Atsugi to your route.

About Atsugi

Atsugi (厚木市, Atsugi-shi) is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2021, the city had an estimated population of 223,960 and a population density of 2400 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 93.83 square kilometres (36.23 sq mi). While the name "Atsugi" is often associated with the United States

Read more Navy base named Naval Air Facility Atsugi, the base is actually not in Atsugi, but straddles the border between the nearby cities of Ayase and Yamato.

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Where is Atsugi located?

Atsugi is located in Kanagawa, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.4427 latitude, 139.3693 longitude.

What is the population of Atsugi?

Atsugi has a population of approximately 223,960 people, making it a city in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
223,960
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Kanagawa
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.4427, 139.3693

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 Atsugi

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Ebina Service Area

One of Japan's busiest and most famous highway rest stops on the Tomei Expressway, known for its exceptional food offerings and shopping that rival a department store.

2 km · about 5 min drive

mountain pass

Yabitsu Pass

A 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.

14 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Pacific Drive-In Enoshima

A beachfront cafe on the Shonan coast road near Enoshima popular with Japanese car and motorcycle enthusiasts cruising the Pacific Coast route from Tokyo.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Great Buddha of Kamakura

A monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha standing over 13 meters tall, one of Japan's most iconic images.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

Coastal entertainment island near Tokyo combining a major aquarium with an amusement park and waterfront shopping.

27 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Nissan Heritage Collection

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

27 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Daikoku Parking Area

Legendary Yokohama expressway rest stop beneath the Bayshore Route ramps, the world's most famous JDM car-meet spot. On weekend nights it fills with supercars, drift builds and kaido racers.

28 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Japan's first open-air museum showcasing a stunning collection of sculptures set against the backdrop of the Hakone mountains.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Atsugi

  • Right hereYabitsu 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.
  • 40 kmHakone Mount Fuji ViewpointThe Hakone region offers some of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji, especially from the Owakudani volcanic valley.
  • 41 kmMount Taikan ViewpointThe summit lay-by on the Hakone Turnpike, looking across Lake Ashi to Mount Fuji from 1,011 m. A long-standing gathering point for drivers on one of Japan's best-known toll driving roads.
  • 46 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.
  • 52 kmChureito PagodaA five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.
  • 56 kmLake Kawaguchi ViewpointA lakeside viewpoint where Mount Fuji reflects perfectly in still waters, especially stunning during autumn foliage and cherry blossom seasons.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Atsugi.

Ebina

🇯🇵 Japan

2 km away

Ayase

🇯🇵 Japan

5 km awayPop. 83,913

Zama

🇯🇵 Japan

5 km awayPop. 132,325

Isehara

🇯🇵 Japan

7 km awayPop. 103,401

Ebina

🇯🇵 Japan

7 km awayPop. 136,516

Nihammatsu

🇯🇵 Japan

8 km awayPop. 48,348

Yamato

🇯🇵 Japan

8 km awayPop. 242,065

Minamirinkan

🇯🇵 Japan

9 km awayPop. 224,015

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