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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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Okayama, Japan · Asia
Ibara is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kannabechō-yahiro, 27km from Bitchū Matsuyama Castle.
Ibara is a town located in Okayama, Japan. With a population of 41,460, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ibara 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 Ibara to your route.
Ibara (井原市, Ibara-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023, the city had an estimated population of 37,835 in 16,677 households and a population density of 160 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 243.54 square kilometres (94.03 sq mi).
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Ibara is located in Okayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.6000 latitude, 133.4667 longitude.
Ibara has a population of approximately 41,460 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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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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A charming canal district with white-walled warehouses converted into museums and craft shops in the heart of Okayama Prefecture.
28 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A charming hillside port town on the Seto Inland Sea, serving as the gateway to the Shimanami Kaido cycling route.
32 km · about 35 min drive
photogenic
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.
49 km · about 55 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.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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