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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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Hyōgo, Japan · Asia
Nishiwaki is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Yashiro, 30km from Himeji Castle.
Nishiwaki is a town located in Hyōgo, Japan. With a population of 38,673, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Nishiwaki 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 Nishiwaki to your route.
Nishiwaki (西脇市, Nishiwaki-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 39,001 in 17210 households and a population density of 290 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 132.44 square kilometres (51.14 sq mi). The city calls itself "The Navel of JapanRead more
(Nihon no Heso)." Located at the crossing of the 135° East meridian and the 35° North parallel, the city's Nihon no Heso Park marks the center of the nation
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Nishiwaki is located in Hyōgo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.9842 latitude, 134.9741 longitude.
Nishiwaki has a population of approximately 38,673 people, making it a town in Japan.
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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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
World's longest suspension bridge spanning 3,911 metres across the Akashi Strait between Kobe and Awaji Island.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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Osaka's blockbuster theme park featuring world-class rides, the Wizarding World, and Super Nintendo World.
55 km · about 65 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.
55 km · about 65 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.
60 km · about 70 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.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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