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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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Tottori, Japan · Asia
Chizu is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Nishiawakura, 30km from Tottori Sand Dunes.
Chizu is a town located in Tottori, Japan. With a population of 7,031, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Chizu 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 Chizu to your route.
Chizu (智頭町, Chizu-chō) is a town located in Yazu District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024, the town had an estimated population of 5,906 in 2681 households and a population density of 26.67 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 224.70 square kilometres (86.76 sq mi).
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Chizu is located in Tottori, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.2667 latitude, 134.2333 longitude.
Chizu has a population of approximately 7,031 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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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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Japan's largest sand dunes stretching along the Sea of Japan coast, creating a surreal desert landscape with camel rides.
30 km · about 35 min drive
coastal drive
A ria coastline of granite sea stacks, arches and clear coves east of the Tottori dunes, with a clifftop walking path and glass-bottomed boat tours through the inlets.
37 km · about 45 min drive
racetrack
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
39 km · about 45 min drive
ancient ruins
Stone ramparts along a 350 m ridge, often called the Castle in the Sky when autumn morning fog pools in the Maruyama valley beneath. Only the foundations remain, but the walls run the full crest.
54 km · about 65 min drive
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