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Hayakawa

Yamanashi, Japan · Asia

About Hayakawa

Hayakawa sits on the route: 15 minutes from Iitomi, 37km from Lake Kawaguchi.

Hayakawa is a town located in Yamanashi, Japan. With a population of 1,098, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Hayakawa 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 Hayakawa to your route.

About Hayakawa

Hayakawa (早川町, Hayakawa-chō) is a town located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2020, the town had an estimated population of 1,098 and a population density of 2.97 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 369.86 square kilometres (142.80 sq mi). It has the smallest population of any town in Japan.

Read more Hayakawa is on the list of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan, established in 2005.

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Where is Hayakawa located?

Hayakawa is located in Yamanashi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.4500 latitude, 138.3500 longitude.

What is the population of Hayakawa?

Hayakawa has a population of approximately 1,098 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
1,098
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Yamanashi
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.4500, 138.3500

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 Hayakawa

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Mount Fuji

Japan's tallest peak and most sacred mountain, an almost perfectly symmetrical volcanic cone revered for centuries.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Kawaguchi

The most accessible of the Fuji Five Lakes, offering spectacular reflections of Mount Fuji and seasonal flower festivals.

37 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lake Kawaguchi Viewpoint

A lakeside viewpoint where Mount Fuji reflects perfectly in still waters, especially stunning during autumn foliage and cherry blossom seasons.

37 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Fuji Fifth Station

The main starting point for summit climbs on Japan's highest and most sacred peak, accessible by bus at 2,300 meters elevation.

37 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Kachi 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Chureito Pagoda

A five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.

41 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Fuji Speedway

Historic circuit at the foot of Mount Fuji with a 1.5 km main straight, one of motorsport's longest, and postcard views of the volcano on clear days.

53 km · about 60 min drive

cafe

Ashigara Service Area

A premium Japanese highway rest stop on the Tomei Expressway with stunning Mount Fuji views, gourmet food courts, and hot spring foot baths.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Hayakawa

  • 37 kmLake Kawaguchi ViewpointA lakeside viewpoint where Mount Fuji reflects perfectly in still waters, especially stunning during autumn foliage and cherry blossom seasons.
  • 37 kmMount Fuji Fifth StationThe main starting point for summit climbs on Japan's highest and most sacred peak, accessible by bus at 2,300 meters elevation.
  • 38 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.
  • 41 kmChureito PagodaA five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.
  • 66 kmHakone Mount Fuji ViewpointThe Hakone region offers some of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji, especially from the Owakudani volcanic valley.
  • 70 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.

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