racetrack
Okayama International Circuit
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
16 km · about 30 min drive
Hyōgo, Japan · Asia
Sayō is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Mimasaka, 36km from Himeji Castle.
Sayō is a town located in Hyōgo, Japan. With a population of 15,863, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sayō 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 Sayō to your route.
Sayo Station (佐用駅, Sayo-eki) is a junction passenger railway station located in the town of Sayō, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, jointly operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and the third-sector railway operator Chizu Express.
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Sayō is located in Hyōgo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.0027 latitude, 134.3590 longitude.
Sayō has a population of approximately 15,863 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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racetrack
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
16 km · about 30 min drive
castle
Japan's most spectacular castle, known as the White Heron for its brilliant white exterior, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
36 km · about 40 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.
47 km · about 55 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.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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