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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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
Ibaraki, Japan · Asia
Sakai is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Fuyugi, 43km from Sensō-ji.
Sakai is a town located in Ibaraki, Japan. With a population of 24,201, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sakai 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 Sakai to your route.
Sakai (境町, Sakai-machi; Japanese pronunciation: [saꜜ.kai]) is a town located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the town had an estimated population of 24,061 in 8890 households and a population density of 516 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 29.1%. The total area ofRead more
the town is 46.59 square kilometres (17.99 sq mi).
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Sakai is located in Ibaraki, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 36.1000 latitude, 139.8000 longitude.
Sakai has a population of approximately 24,201 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.
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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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
42 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
cathedral
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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