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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.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Hiroshima, Japan · Asia
Saijō sits on the route: 25 minutes from Shōbara, 48km from Bitchū Matsuyama Castle.
Saijō is a town located in Hiroshima, Japan. With a population of 4,182, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Saijō 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 Saijō to your route.
Saijō (西城町, Saijō-chō) was a town located in Hiba District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The site of a feudal castle from the Sengoku period, it was first incorporated as a town in 1898. It then went through several mergers with other towns and villages in the area before being incorporated itself into the city ofRead more
Shōbara in March 2005. It is now a municipal division within Shōbara.
There are three elementary schools, a junior high school, and a high school located in Saijō. The area is served by the JR West Geibi and Kisuki railway lines. Saijō is located on Japan National Route 183 and 314, and is crossed by three major Hiroshima Prefectural Highways and ten smaller prefectural highways.
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Saijō is located in Hiroshima, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.9333 latitude, 133.1167 longitude.
Saijō has a population of approximately 4,182 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.
Full driving guide for Japan2 notable places within an hour's 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.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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A charming hillside port town on the Seto Inland Sea, serving as the gateway to the Shimanami Kaido cycling route.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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