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Bizen

Okayama, Japan · Asia

About Bizen

Bizen is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Wake, 42km from Himeji Castle.

Bizen is a town located in Okayama, Japan. With a population of 39,117, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Bizen 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 Bizen to your route.

About Bizen

The Shizutani School (閑谷学校, shizutani gakkō) was a school for the common people opened by the Okayama Domain in the early Edo period. It is located in Bizen in the Okayama Prefecture of Japan. The Auditorium (講堂, kōdō) has been designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the

Read more government of Japan as National Treasures in the building/structure category.

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Where is Bizen located?

Bizen is located in Okayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.7867 latitude, 134.2354 longitude.

What is the population of Bizen?

Bizen has a population of approximately 39,117 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
39,117
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Okayama
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.7867, 134.2354

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 Bizen

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Okayama International Circuit

A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.

14 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Himeji Castle

Japan's most spectacular castle, known as the White Heron for its brilliant white exterior, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

42 km · about 50 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.

42 km · about 50 min 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.

47 km · about 55 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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Okutsu Onsen

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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bizen.

Wake

🇯🇵 Japan

9 km awayPop. 14,191

Ako

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13 km away

Kariya

🇯🇵 Japan

14 km awayPop. 52,015

Kamigōri

🇯🇵 Japan

15 km awayPop. 15,448

Setouchi

🇯🇵 Japan

17 km awayPop. 36,048

Akaiwa

🇯🇵 Japan

20 km awayPop. 43,742

Aioi

🇯🇵 Japan

21 km awayPop. 28,355

Hayashino

🇯🇵 Japan

25 km awayPop. 25,939

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