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Hobaramachi

Fukushima, Japan · Asia

About Hobaramachi

Hobaramachi is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Date, 28km from Bandai-Azuma Skyline.

Hobaramachi is a town located in Fukushima, Japan. With a population of 24,515, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Hobaramachi 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 Hobaramachi to your route.

About Hobaramachi

Hobara Station (保原駅, Hobara-eki) is a railway station on the AbukumaExpress in the city of Date, Fukushima Japan. It was opened July 1, 1988. It is under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Tohoku Regional Transport Bureau.

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Where is Hobaramachi located?

Hobaramachi is located in Fukushima, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 37.8167 latitude, 140.5500 longitude.

What is the population of Hobaramachi?

Hobaramachi has a population of approximately 24,515 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
24,515
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Fukushima
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
37.8167, 140.5500

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 Hobaramachi

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Bandai-Azuma Skyline

A 29 km volcanic sightseeing road in Fukushima cresting at 1,622 m beside the smoking crater of Mount Azuma-kofuji. Lunar landscapes, sulphur vents and huge Tohoku views from the Jododaira plateau.

28 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Zao Echo Line

Mountain road over the Zao range between Miyagi and Yamagata, climbing past the emerald Okama crater lake. Opens each spring through towering snow walls and blazes with colour in autumn.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Hobaramachi

  • 28 kmBandai-Azuma SkylineA 29 km volcanic sightseeing road in Fukushima cresting at 1,622 m beside the smoking crater of Mount Azuma-kofuji. Lunar landscapes, sulphur vents and huge Tohoku views from the Jododaira plateau.
  • 36 kmZao Echo LineMountain road over the Zao range between Miyagi and Yamagata, climbing past the emerald Okama crater lake. Opens each spring through towering snow walls and blazes with colour in autumn.

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