natural wonder
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
A mesmerizing pathway through towering bamboo stalks in western Kyoto, creating one of Japan's most photographed natural scenes.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Hyōgo, Japan · Asia
Sasayama sits on the route: 25 minutes from Sanda, 42km from Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Sasayama is a town located in Hyōgo, Japan. With a population of 40,050, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sasayama 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 Sasayama to your route.
Tamba-Sasayama (丹波篠山市, Tanba-Sasayama-shi), formerly known as Sasayama (篠山市, Sasayama-shi), is a city in the central eastern part of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022, the city had an estimated population of 40,050 in 17,523 households and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of theRead more
city is 377.59 square kilometres (145.79 sq mi)
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Sasayama is located in Hyōgo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.0667 latitude, 135.2167 longitude.
Sasayama has a population of approximately 40,050 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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natural wonder
A mesmerizing pathway through towering bamboo stalks in western Kyoto, creating one of Japan's most photographed natural scenes.
42 km · about 50 min drive
ancient ruins
Stone ramparts along a 350 m ridge, often called the Castle in the Sky when autumn morning fog pools in the Maruyama valley beneath. Only the foundations remain, but the walls run the full crest.
44 km · about 50 min drive
cathedral
A Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
47 km · about 55 min drive
castle
A flatland castle in Kyoto built by the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, famous for its nightingale floors and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Osaka's blockbuster theme park featuring world-class rides, the Wizarding World, and Super Nintendo World.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
One of the world's largest public aquariums in Osaka featuring a massive Pacific Ocean tank with whale sharks.
50 km · about 55 min drive
cafe
A Kyoto kissaten founded in 1940, serving its Arabian Pearl blend pre-mixed with sugar and milk by default. The wood-panelled original room off Sakaimachi street is a working institution, not a revival.
50 km · about 60 min drive
restaurant
A Kyoto ramen shop by the station serving soy-based pork-bone broth with stacked chashu and heaps of leek since 1947. Queues form outside from breakfast onwards, alongside its long-time rival next door.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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