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Eshima Ohashi Bridge
The 'rollercoaster bridge' between Matsue and Sakaiminato, whose 44 m rigid-frame hump lets ships pass beneath. Telephoto shots of its seemingly vertical ramp made it a viral driving landmark.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Shimane, Japan · Asia
Hiratachō sits on the route: 15 minutes from Izumo, 36km from Eshima Ohashi Bridge.
Hiratachō is a town located in Shimane, Japan. With a population of 28,154, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Hiratachō 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 Hiratachō to your route.
Unshū-Hirata Station (雲州平田駅, Unshū-Hirata-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway. It is located adjacent to the main depot and railyard for the Ichibata Electric Railway.
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Hiratachō is located in Shimane, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.4333 latitude, 132.8167 longitude.
Hiratachō has a population of approximately 28,154 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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The 'rollercoaster bridge' between Matsue and Sakaiminato, whose 44 m rigid-frame hump lets ships pass beneath. Telephoto shots of its seemingly vertical ramp made it a viral driving landmark.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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