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
Okayama, Japan · Asia
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.
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 theRead more
government of Japan as National Treasures in the building/structure category.
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Bizen is located in Okayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.7867 latitude, 134.2354 longitude.
Bizen has a population of approximately 39,117 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.
Full driving guide for Japan6 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
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
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
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
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
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
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
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