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Okutsu Onsen
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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Okayama, Japan · Asia
Nishiya is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Maniwa, 52km from Tottori Sand Dunes.
Nishiya is a town located in Okayama, Japan. With a population of 12,062, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Nishiya 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 Nishiya to your route.
Tomata Dam (Japanese: 苫田ダム) is a dam in the Okayama Prefecture, Japan, completed in 2004. All shrines, trees, and houses were moved before the valley was flooded. The town hall was also moved.
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Nishiya is located in Okayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.1667 latitude, 133.8833 longitude.
Nishiya has a population of approximately 12,062 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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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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
racetrack
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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.
46 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Japan's largest sand dunes stretching along the Sea of Japan coast, creating a surreal desert landscape with camel rides.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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