Kochi, Japan · Asia
Sakawa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ochi, 30km from Shikoku Karst.
Sakawa is a town located in Kochi, Japan. With a population of 13,223, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sakawa 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 Sakawa to your route.
Nishi-Sakawa Station (西佐川駅, Nishi-Sakawa-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the town of Sakawa, Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "K12".
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Sakawa is located in Kochi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.5074 latitude, 133.2848 longitude.
Sakawa has a population of approximately 13,223 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 Japan2 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
A limestone plateau road running the Ehime–Kochi border at around 1,400 m, with cattle grazing among white karst outcrops and unbroken ridge views. One of the highest and most open drives in western Japan.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
One of Japan's oldest and most famous hot springs, housed in a striking Victorian-era bathhouse that inspired the bathhouse in Spirited Away.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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