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Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
28 km · about 35 min drive
Saitama, Japan · Asia
Iwatsuki works well as a base: 10 minutes from Hasuda, 29km from Sensō-ji.
Iwatsuki is a city located in Saitama, Japan. With a population of 108,833, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Iwatsuki 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 Iwatsuki to your route.
Higashi-Iwatsuki Station (東岩槻駅, Higashi-Iwatsuki-eki) is a passenger railway station located in Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tōbu Railway. The station is numbered "TD-07".
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Iwatsuki is located in Saitama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.9647 latitude, 139.6964 longitude.
Iwatsuki has a population of approximately 108,833 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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museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
28 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
A 1938 corner kissaten in a converted machiya in Yanaka, saved from demolition and reopened with its original layout. Known for the tamago sando and a coffee-and-cocoa mix called Rousseau.
28 km · about 30 min drive
cathedral
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
29 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
Compact 2.045 km Ibaraki track that became the world benchmark for time attack, hosting legendary Hot Version and Best Motoring battles. A sub-minute lap here is the holy grail of tuner culture.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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