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Himeji Castle
Japan's most spectacular castle, known as the White Heron for its brilliant white exterior, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Hyōgo, Japan · Asia
Kakogawa is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Higashinozoe, 19km from Himeji Castle.
Kakogawa is a town located in Hyōgo, Japan. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kakogawa 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 Kakogawa to your route.
Higashi-Kakogawa Station (東加古川駅, Higashi-Kakogawa-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Kakogawa, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).
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Kakogawa is located in Hyōgo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.7506 latitude, 134.8695 longitude.
Kakogawa has a population of approximately 0 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
Japan's most spectacular castle, known as the White Heron for its brilliant white exterior, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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World's longest suspension bridge spanning 3,911 metres across the Akashi Strait between Kobe and Awaji Island.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Osaka's blockbuster theme park featuring world-class rides, the Wizarding World, and Super Nintendo World.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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One of the world's largest public aquariums in Osaka featuring a massive Pacific Ocean tank with whale sharks.
52 km · about 60 min drive
ancient ruins
An uninhabited island off Wakayama covered in overgrown red-brick Meiji-era artillery forts, tunnels and magazines. Reached by a short ferry from Kada; the batteries are linked by footpaths.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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Osaka's dazzling neon-lit entertainment and street food district along the Dotonbori canal, famed for its giant animated signs.
58 km · about 65 min drive
restaurant
An Osaka institution open since 1910, serving meishi curry with the rice already mixed through the sauce and a raw egg on top, to be stirred in with Worcestershire sauce.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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