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Meet people in Odawara

Members from Odawara and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Odawara

  • About 190,000 people live in Odawara.
  • It lies in Kanagawa.
  • It's about 68 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Hiratsuka (18 km), Chigasaki (24 km) and Atsugi (28 km).

Where to meet in Odawara

For a first meeting in Odawara, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Odawara

How far around Odawara can I search?

More than 9.2 million people live within 50 km of Odawara, in 45 towns and cities including Yokohama, Aihara and Sagamihara. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Odawara free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Odawara or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Odawara real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Odawara?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Japan or abroad.

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