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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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Ibaraki, Japan · Asia
Tsukuba is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Naka, 50km from Sensō-ji.
Tsukuba is a city located in Ibaraki, Japan. With a population of 241,656, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tsukuba 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 Tsukuba to your route.
Tsukuba (つくば市, Tsukuba-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of January 1, 2024, the city had an estimated population of 256,526 in 121,001 households and a population density of 900 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 20.3%. The total area of the city is 283.72 squareRead more
kilometres (109.54 sq mi). It is known as the location of the Tsukuba Science City (筑波研究学園都市, Tsukuba Kenkyū Gakuen Toshi), a planned science park developed in the 1960s.
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Tsukuba is located in Ibaraki, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 36.0833 latitude, 140.1167 longitude.
Tsukuba has a population of approximately 241,656 people, making it a city in Japan.
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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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
50 km · about 55 min drive
museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
51 km · about 60 min drive
museum
Honda's official museum at Twin Ring Motegi showcasing racing motorcycles, Formula 1 cars, and production vehicles.
51 km · about 60 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.
51 km · about 60 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.
51 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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