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Asakuchi

Okayama, Japan · Asia

About Asakuchi

Asakuchi is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Satoshō, 31km from Bitchū Matsuyama Castle.

Asakuchi is a town located in Okayama, Japan. With a population of 32,772, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Asakuchi 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 Asakuchi to your route.

About Asakuchi

Asakuchi (浅口市, Asakuchi-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023, the city had an estimated population of 33,322 in 14,409 households and a population density of 500 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 66.464 square kilometres (25.662 sq mi). The headquarters of the Konkokyo

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Where is Asakuchi located?

Asakuchi is located in Okayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.5348 latitude, 133.6030 longitude.

What is the population of Asakuchi?

Asakuchi has a population of approximately 32,772 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
32,772
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Okayama
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.5348, 133.6030

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.

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Worth the detour from Asakuchi

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

A charming canal district with white-walled warehouses converted into museums and craft shops in the heart of Okayama Prefecture.

17 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Bitchū Matsuyama 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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Naoshima Art Island

A small island in the Seto Inland Sea transformed into an extraordinary open-air art museum with works by world-renowned artists.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Onomichi

A charming hillside port town on the Seto Inland Sea, serving as the gateway to the Shimanami Kaido cycling route.

39 km · about 45 min drive

photogenic

Chichibugahama Beach

A shallow tidal flat on the Seto Inland Sea where a thin film of water left at low tide turns the sand into a vast mirror at sunset, reflecting sky and silhouettes.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Asakuchi

  • 73 kmShimanami KaidoA 60 km island-hopping expressway across the Seto Inland Sea from Onomichi to Imabari, leaping between six islands on soaring suspension bridges including the world-class Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Asakuchi.

Kamogatachō-kamogata

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1 km awayPop. 18,412

Satoshō

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5 km awayPop. 10,950

Kasaoka

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10 km awayPop. 50,160

Yakage

🇯🇵 Japan

10 km awayPop. 14,041

Ibara

🇯🇵 Japan

14 km awayPop. 41,460

Kurashiki

🇯🇵 Japan

16 km awayPop. 483,576

Kannabechō-yahiro

🇯🇵 Japan

17 km awayPop. 40,766

Sōja

🇯🇵 Japan

21 km awayPop. 69,030

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