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Moriya

Ibaraki, Japan · Asia

About Moriya

Moriya is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tsukubamirai, 30km from Sensō-ji.

Moriya is a town located in Ibaraki, Japan. With a population of 68,777, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Moriya 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 Moriya to your route.

About Moriya

Minami-Moriya Station (南守谷駅, Minami-Moriya-eki) is a passenger railway station in the city of Moriya, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan operated by the private railway company Kantō Railway.

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Where is Moriya located?

Moriya is located in Ibaraki, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.9333 latitude, 140.0000 longitude.

What is the population of Moriya?

Moriya has a population of approximately 68,777 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
68,777
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Ibaraki
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.9333, 140.0000

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 Moriya

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Sensō-ji

Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Tokyo Skytree

Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.

30 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Tokyo National Museum

Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.

31 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Kayaba Coffee

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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Akihabara Electric Town

Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Tokyo Imperial Palace

The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Tokyo Disneyland

The first Disney theme park built outside the United States, renowned for its impeccable service and unique attractions.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Moriya

  • 53 kmTokyo Bay Aqua-LineA 14 km highway crossing Tokyo Bay via the world's fourth-longest undersea road tunnel, surfacing at the Umihotaru rest-island. Drive under the bay, then sip coffee mid-ocean with skyline views.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Moriya.

Tsukubamirai

🇯🇵 Japan

6 km awayPop. 49,872

Abiko

🇯🇵 Japan

8 km awayPop. 131,771

Tennodai

🇯🇵 Japan

8 km awayPop. 7,385

Kashiwa

🇯🇵 Japan

8 km awayPop. 433,436

Toride

🇯🇵 Japan

8 km awayPop. 104,524

Mitsukaidō

🇯🇵 Japan

9 km awayPop. 41,147

Fujishiro

🇯🇵 Japan

11 km awayPop. 33,148

Jōsō

🇯🇵 Japan

12 km awayPop. 60,834

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