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Nishiya

Okayama, Japan · Asia

About Nishiya

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.

About Nishiya

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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Where is Nishiya located?

Nishiya is located in Okayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.1667 latitude, 133.8833 longitude.

What is the population of Nishiya?

Nishiya has a population of approximately 12,062 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
12,062
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Okayama
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.1667, 133.8833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.

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Worth the detour from Nishiya

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

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

racetrack

Okayama International Circuit

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

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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Tottori Sand Dunes

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

Driving roads near Nishiya

  • 62 kmUradome CoastA ria coastline of granite sea stacks, arches and clear coves east of the Tottori dunes, with a clifftop walking path and glass-bottomed boat tours through the inlets.
  • 74 kmEshima Ohashi BridgeThe 'rollercoaster bridge' between Matsue and Sakaiminato, whose 44 m rigid-frame hump lets ships pass beneath. Telephoto shots of its seemingly vertical ramp made it a viral driving landmark.

Nearby Destinations

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Maniwa

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Nagi

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Shimoyuge

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Kurayoshi

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