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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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Kanagawa, Japan · Asia
Hiratsuka works well as a base: 10 minutes from Chigasaki, 15km from Yabitsu Pass.
Hiratsuka is a city located in Kanagawa, Japan. With a population of 258,422, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Hiratsuka 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 Hiratsuka to your route.
Hiratsuka (平塚市, Hiratsuka-shi) is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2021, the city had an estimated population of 257,316 and a population density of 3800 persons per km². The total area of the city is 67.88 square kilometres (26.21 sq mi).
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Hiratsuka is located in Kanagawa, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.3278 latitude, 139.3373 longitude.
Hiratsuka has a population of approximately 258,422 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.
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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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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A beachfront cafe on the Shonan coast road near Enoshima popular with Japanese car and motorcycle enthusiasts cruising the Pacific Coast route from Tokyo.
13 km · about 25 min drive
mountain 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha standing over 13 meters tall, one of Japan's most iconic images.
18 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Japan's first open-air museum showcasing a stunning collection of sculptures set against the backdrop of the Hakone mountains.
28 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Coastal entertainment island near Tokyo combining a major aquarium with an amusement park and waterfront shopping.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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A car enthusiast gathering point on the Hakone Turnpike toll road, where Japanese car culture comes alive with weekend meetups against volcanic mountain backdrops.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Hakone region offers some of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji, especially from the Owakudani volcanic valley.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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