museum
Honda Collection Hall
Honda's official museum at Twin Ring Motegi showcasing racing motorcycles, Formula 1 cars, and production vehicles.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Ibaraki, Japan · Asia
Ōarai sits on the route: 15 minutes from Katsuta, 52km from Fukuroda Falls.
Ōarai is a town located in Ibaraki, Japan. With a population of 15,787, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ōarai 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 Ōarai to your route.
Ōarai (大洗町, Ōarai-machi) is a town located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020, the town had an estimated population of 15,867 in 6,881 households and a population density of 664 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,720/sq mi). The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 34.0%. The total area of theRead more
town is 23.89 square kilometres (9.22 sq mi). The Japan Atomic Energy Agency operates a research center in Ōarai with a number of nuclear research reactors, including the Jōyō and High-temperature engineering test reactor facilities.
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Ōarai is located in Ibaraki, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 36.3141 latitude, 140.5839 longitude.
Ōarai has a population of approximately 15,787 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 Japan3 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Honda's official museum at Twin Ring Motegi showcasing racing motorcycles, Formula 1 cars, and production vehicles.
40 km · about 45 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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
waterfall
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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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