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Nagashima Spa Land
Major Japanese amusement park near Nagoya with world-class steel coasters and a giant hot spring complex.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Kaizu
Gifu, Japan · Asia
About Kaizu
Kaizu is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Tsushima, 57km from Shirahige Shrine.
Kaizu is in Gifu, Japan, with about 35,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Tsushima, about 8 km away.
Kaizu (海津市, Kaizu-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 April 2018, the city had an estimated population of 34,960, and a population density of 310 persons per km2, in 12,167 households. The total area of the city was 112.03 square kilometres (43.26 sq mi). Most of the city is located at sea level and is wellRead more
known for levees surrounding the area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kaizu?
Within an hour or so of Kaizu: Nagashima Spa Land (21 km), Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology (22 km), LEGOLAND Japan (25 km), Toyota Automobile Museum (39 km).
Are there any good drives near Kaizu?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path and Norikura Skyline.
Where is Kaizu?
Kaizu is in Gifu, Japan, about 8 km from Tsushima.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 34,960
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Gifu
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.2017, 136.6351
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Essential numbers in Japan
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 Kaizu
6 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.
22 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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Toyota Automobile Museum
Comprehensive collection of over 140 vehicles from around the world tracing the global history of the automobile.
39 km · about 45 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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
photogenic
Shirahige Shrine
A vermilion torii standing in the shallows of Lake Biwa, some 40 metres offshore from the shrine buildings. The gate is best photographed at sunrise; the shore is reached from Route 161.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Kaizu
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 79 kmPhilosopher's PathA peaceful stone-paved canal path lined with hundreds of cherry trees, connecting major temples in Kyoto's eastern hills.
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