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Iwakura

Aichi, Japan · Asia

About Iwakura

Iwakura works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kitanagoya, 12km from Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.

Iwakura is a town located in Aichi, Japan. With a population of 48,007, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Iwakura 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 Iwakura to your route.

About Iwakura

Iwakura (岩倉市, Iwakura-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the city had an estimated population of 47,929 in 21,805 households, and a population density of 4,578 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 10.47 square kilometres (4.04 sq mi). It is the city with the smallest

Read more area in the prefecture (followed by Takahama and Chiryū), and is the 10th smallest city in Japan. Iwakura city is famous for its "Cherry Blossom Festival" which mostly takes place around the end of March every year. Iwakura's cherry blossom is located at the symbol of the city "Gojo river" and lists as one of the top 100 best cherry blossom spots in Japan.

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Where is Iwakura located?

Iwakura is located in Aichi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.2833 latitude, 136.8667 longitude.

What is the population of Iwakura?

Iwakura has a population of approximately 48,007 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
48,007
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Aichi
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.2833, 136.8667

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 Iwakura

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

12 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Toyota Automobile Museum

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

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

LEGOLAND Japan

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

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Nagashima Spa Land

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

30 km · about 35 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.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Iwakura.

Kitanagoya

🇯🇵 Japan

4 km awayPop. 86,385

Komaki

🇯🇵 Japan

5 km awayPop. 148,872

Kōnan

🇯🇵 Japan

5 km awayPop. 98,255

Toyoyama

🇯🇵 Japan

6 km awayPop. 15,613

Ichinomiya

🇯🇵 Japan

6 km awayPop. 380,073

Ōguchi

🇯🇵 Japan

8 km awayPop. 24,305

Kiyosu

🇯🇵 Japan

8 km awayPop. 67,352

Inazawa

🇯🇵 Japan

8 km awayPop. 134,751

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