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Handa

Aichi, Japan · Asia

About Handa

Handa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Taketoyo, 20km from LEGOLAND Japan.

Handa is a city located in Aichi, Japan. With a population of 117,884, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Handa 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 Handa to your route.

About Handa

Handa (半田市, Handa-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the city had an estimated population of 118,259 in 51,846 households, and a population density of 2,494 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 47.42 square kilometres (18.31 sq mi).

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Where is Handa located?

Handa is located in Aichi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.8833 latitude, 136.9333 longitude.

What is the population of Handa?

Handa has a population of approximately 117,884 people, making it a city in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
117,884
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Aichi
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.8833, 136.9333

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 Handa

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

LEGOLAND Japan

Nagoya's family park with over 40 LEGO-themed rides and attractions and a stunning Miniland of Japanese landmarks.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Nagashima Spa Land

Major Japanese amusement park near Nagoya with world-class steel coasters and a giant hot spring complex.

25 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

Comprehensive museum at Toyota's birthplace in Nagoya covering the evolution from automatic looms to automobile manufacturing.

33 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Toyota Automobile Museum

Comprehensive collection of over 140 vehicles from around the world tracing the global history of the automobile.

35 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Suzuka International Racing Course

The world's only figure-8 Grand Prix track, home of the Japanese GP and the fearsome 130R corner, with an amusement park and giant Ferris wheel right at its gates.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Ise Grand Shrine

Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine, ceremonially rebuilt every 20 years for over a millennium, set in ancient cedar forests.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Handa.

Taketoyo

🇯🇵 Japan

4 km awayPop. 43,535

Hekinan

🇯🇵 Japan

5 km awayPop. 72,458

Takahama

🇯🇵 Japan

6 km awayPop. 48,736

Agui

🇯🇵 Japan

6 km awayPop. 28,383

Tokoname

🇯🇵 Japan

8 km awayPop. 58,710

Ogawa

🇯🇵 Japan

10 km awayPop. 49,596

Kaminoma

🇯🇵 Japan

10 km awayPop. 22,496

Nishio

🇯🇵 Japan

11 km awayPop. 169,984

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