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Ishigami

Saitama, Japan · Asia

About Ishigami

Ishigami sits on the route: 5 minutes from Honjō, 36km from Mount Haruna Touge.

Ishigami is a town located in Saitama, Japan. With a population of 30,343, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ishigami 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 Ishigami to your route.

About Ishigami

Jimbohara Station (神保原駅, Jimbohara-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the town of Kamisato, Saitama, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

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Where is Ishigami located?

Ishigami is located in Saitama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 36.2500 latitude, 139.1500 longitude.

What is the population of Ishigami?

Ishigami has a population of approximately 30,343 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
30,343
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Saitama
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.2500, 139.1500

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 Ishigami

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.

36 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Usui Pass

Historic 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.

47 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Ishigami

  • 36 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.
  • 47 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.
  • 72 kmShibu PassAt 2,172 m this is the highest point on any Japanese national highway, on Route 292 between Nagano and Gunma. In spring the road is cut through snow walls several metres high.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ishigami.

Honjō

🇯🇵 Japan

4 km awayPop. 78,569

Uetake

🇯🇵 Japan

6 km awayPop. 13,359

Tamamura

🇯🇵 Japan

6 km awayPop. 36,367

Fujioka

🇯🇵 Japan

7 km awayPop. 64,539

Kodamachō-kodamaminami

🇯🇵 Japan

7 km awayPop. 21,544

Isesaki

🇯🇵 Japan

9 km awayPop. 211,850

Sakai-nakajima

🇯🇵 Japan

9 km awayPop. 31,268

Fukaya

🇯🇵 Japan

13 km away

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