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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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Hyōgo, Japan · Asia
Katō sits on the route: 10 minutes from Yashiro, 32km from Himeji Castle.
Katō is a town located in Hyōgo, Japan. With a population of 40,645, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Katō 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 Katō to your route.
Hyogo University of Teacher Education (兵庫教育大学, Hyōgo Kyōiku Daigaku) is a national university in Katō, Hyōgo, Japan, founded as "New Concept University" of Teacher Education for Undergraduate and Graduate in 1978. Graduate School satellite campus in Kobe was established in 2000.
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Katō is located in Hyōgo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.9242 latitude, 135.0261 longitude.
Katō has a population of approximately 40,645 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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Japan's most spectacular castle, known as the White Heron for its brilliant white exterior, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
World's longest suspension bridge spanning 3,911 metres across the Akashi Strait between Kobe and Awaji Island.
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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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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Osaka's blockbuster theme park featuring world-class rides, the Wizarding World, and Super Nintendo World.
47 km · about 55 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.
47 km · about 55 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.
52 km · about 60 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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
castle
A Japanese castle that played a major role in the unification of Japan during the 16th century, set among sprawling urban parklands.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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