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Kasama

Ibaraki, Japan · Asia

About Kasama

Kasama is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tomobe, 44km from Fukuroda Falls.

Kasama is a town located in Ibaraki, Japan. With a population of 73,664, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kasama 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 Kasama to your route.

About Kasama

Kasama Castle (笠間城, Kasama-jō) is a Japanese castle located in Kasama, central Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. At the end of the Edo period, Kasama Castle was home to a junior branch of Makino clan, daimyō of Kasama Domain, but castle and domain went through many changes in clans during the early Edo period.

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Kasama offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Kasama located?

Kasama is located in Ibaraki, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 36.3833 latitude, 140.2667 longitude.

What is the population of Kasama?

Kasama has a population of approximately 73,664 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
73,664
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Ibaraki
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.3833, 140.2667

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 Kasama

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Honda Collection Hall

Honda's official museum at Twin Ring Motegi showcasing racing motorcycles, Formula 1 cars, and production vehicles.

17 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Mobility Resort Motegi

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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Tsukuba Circuit

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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

Fukuroda Falls

A 120 m cascade descending in four broad tiers over a rock face, reached by a tunnel and lift to several viewing decks. In hard winters the whole face can freeze.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Kasama

  • 77 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kasama.

Tomobe

🇯🇵 Japan

5 km awayPop. 37,146

Ishitsuka

🇯🇵 Japan

15 km awayPop. 18,097

Iwase

🇯🇵 Japan

15 km awayPop. 39,122

Motegi

🇯🇵 Japan

17 km awayPop. 11,891

Mito

🇯🇵 Japan

17 km awayPop. 270,685

Okunoya

🇯🇵 Japan

17 km awayPop. 34,627

Omitama

🇯🇵 Japan

18 km awayPop. 48,870

Mashiko

🇯🇵 Japan

18 km awayPop. 26,045

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