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Fukayachō

Saitama, Japan · Asia

About Fukayachō

Fukayachō sits on the route: 15 minutes from Sakai-nakajima, 49km from Mount Haruna Touge.

Fukayachō is a city located in Saitama, Japan. With a population of 141,268, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Fukayachō 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 Fukayachō to your route.

About Fukayachō

Fukaya-shuku (深谷宿, Fukaya-shuku) was the ninth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō highway connecting Edo with Kyoto during the Edo period It was located in the present-day city of Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

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Where is Fukayachō located?

Fukayachō is located in Saitama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 36.2000 latitude, 139.2833 longitude.

What is the population of Fukayachō?

Fukayachō has a population of approximately 141,268 people, making it a city in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
141,268
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Saitama
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.2000, 139.2833

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 Fukayachō

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Mount Haruna Touge

The 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

waterfall

Fukiware Falls

A 7 m fall where the Katashina River drops into a fissure worn through flat rock, earning it the name the Niagara of the East. A riverside walkway runs right along the rim.

56 km · about 65 min drive

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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Fukayachō

  • 49 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.
  • 60 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.
  • 63 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Fukayachō.

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Yorii

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Ishigami

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13 km awayPop. 30,343

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13 km awayPop. 224,358

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