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Nikko Toshogu Shrine
A lavishly decorated UNESCO shrine complex set among towering cryptomeria trees in the mountains north of Tokyo.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Tochigi, Japan · Asia
Yaita is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Ōmiya, 38km from Irohazaka Winding Road.
Yaita is a town located in Tochigi, Japan. With a population of 36,275, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Yaita 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 Yaita to your route.
Yaita (矢板市, Yaita-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020, the city had an estimated population of 31,859 in 13,173 households, and a population density of 67 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 170.46 square kilometres (65.81 sq mi).
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Yaita is located in Tochigi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 36.8000 latitude, 139.9333 longitude.
Yaita has a population of approximately 36,275 people, making it a town in Japan.
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A lavishly decorated UNESCO shrine complex set among towering cryptomeria trees in the mountains north of Tokyo.
30 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
Twin one-way mountain roads with 48 hairpin bends linking Nikko to Lake Chuzenji, each curve named after a character of the old Japanese alphabet. Spectacular in autumn and legendary among touge drivers.
38 km · about 45 min 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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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