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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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Saitama, Japan · Asia
Shōbu is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Kisai, 43km from Sensō-ji.
Shōbu is a town located in Saitama, Japan. With a population of 22,156, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shōbu 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 Shōbu to your route.
Shōbu (菖蒲町, Shōbu-machi) was a town located in Minamisaitama District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
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Shōbu is located in Saitama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 36.0667 latitude, 139.6000 longitude.
Shōbu has a population of approximately 22,156 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.
30 km · about 35 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.
41 km · about 50 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
landmark
Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
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
landmark
Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
A serene Shinto shrine surrounded by a lush forested park, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in the heart of Tokyo.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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