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Nikko Toshogu Shrine
A lavishly decorated UNESCO shrine complex set among towering cryptomeria trees in the mountains north of Tokyo.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Tochigi, Japan · Asia
Kanuma is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Utsunomiya, 28km from Irohazaka Winding Road.
Kanuma is a town located in Tochigi, Japan. With a population of 94,903, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kanuma 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 Kanuma to your route.
Shin-Kanuma Station (新鹿沼駅, Shin-Kanuma-eki) is a railway station in the city of Kanuma, Tochigi, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway. The station is numbered "TN-18".
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Kanuma is located in Tochigi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 36.5500 latitude, 139.7333 longitude.
Kanuma has a population of approximately 94,903 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan6 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
A lavishly decorated UNESCO shrine complex set among towering cryptomeria trees in the mountains north of Tokyo.
26 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Twin 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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Honda's official museum at Twin Ring Motegi showcasing racing motorcycles, Formula 1 cars, and production vehicles.
44 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
Honda's twin-track complex in the Tochigi hills, formerly Twin Ring Motegi, with a 4.8 km road course, a unique superspeedway oval, and Super GT and MotoGP heritage.
44 km · about 50 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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
waterfall
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.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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