racetrack
Okayama International Circuit
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Okayama, Japan · Asia
Akaiwa is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Wake, 36km from Bitchū Matsuyama Castle.
Akaiwa is a town located in Okayama, Japan. With a population of 43,742, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Akaiwa 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 Akaiwa to your route.
Akaiwa (赤磐市, Akaiwa-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023, the city had an estimated population of 43,359 in 18809 households and a population density of 210 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 209.36 square kilometres (80.83 sq mi).
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Akaiwa is located in Okayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.8099 latitude, 134.0215 longitude.
Akaiwa has a population of approximately 43,742 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
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A charming canal district with white-walled warehouses converted into museums and craft shops in the heart of Okayama Prefecture.
33 km · about 40 min drive
castle
The highest surviving original castle keep in Japan, at 430 m on Mount Gagyu. On autumn mornings the ridge stands above a sea of cloud filling the valley below.
36 km · about 40 min drive
museum
A small island in the Seto Inland Sea transformed into an extraordinary open-air art museum with works by world-renowned artists.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A quiet riverside spa on the old Izumo highway in northern Okayama, known for baths fed from gravel directly beneath the bathtub floor. The surrounding gorge road is a fine autumn drive.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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