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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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Okayama, Japan · Asia
Niimi is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Shōyama, 24km from Bitchū Matsuyama Castle.
Niimi is a town located in Okayama, Japan. With a population of 30,583, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Niimi 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 Niimi to your route.
Niimi (新見市, Niimi-shi) is a city located in northwestern Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023, the city had an estimated population of 27,106 in 12,626 households. and a population density of 34 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 793.29 square kilometres (306.29 sq mi)
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Niimi is located in Okayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.9833 latitude, 133.4667 longitude.
Niimi has a population of approximately 30,583 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 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.
24 km · about 30 min 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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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A charming canal district with white-walled warehouses converted into museums and craft shops in the heart of Okayama Prefecture.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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