racetrack
Okayama International Circuit
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Okayama, Japan · Asia
Sakai is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Shimoyuge, 31km from Bitchū Matsuyama Castle.
Sakai is a town located in Okayama, Japan. With a population of 13,053, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sakai 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 Sakai to your route.
Tanjōji Station (誕生寺駅, Tanjōji-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the town of Kumenan, Kume District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West).
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Sakai is located in Okayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.9554 latitude, 133.9117 longitude.
Sakai has a population of approximately 13,053 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan5 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
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.
30 km · about 35 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
A charming canal district with white-walled warehouses converted into museums and craft shops in the heart of Okayama Prefecture.
42 km · about 50 min drive
museum
A small island in the Seto Inland Sea transformed into an extraordinary open-air art museum with works by world-renowned artists.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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