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Naoshima Art Island
A small island in the Seto Inland Sea transformed into an extraordinary open-air art museum with works by world-renowned artists.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Shido
Kagawa, Japan · Asia
About Shido
Shido is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Hiragi, 59km from Iya Valley Vine Bridges.
Shido is a town located in Kagawa, Japan. With a population of 47,003, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shido 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 Shido to your route.
About Shido
Kotoden-Shido Station (琴電志度駅, Kotoden-Shido-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Sanuki, Kagawa, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad (Kotoden) and is designated station "S15".
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Where is Shido located?
Shido is located in Kagawa, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.3233 latitude, 134.1733 longitude.
What is the population of Shido?
Shido has a population of approximately 47,003 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 47,003
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Kagawa
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.3233, 134.1733
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Shido
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
A charming canal district with white-walled warehouses converted into museums and craft shops in the heart of Okayama Prefecture.
48 km · about 55 min drive
photogenic
Chichibugahama Beach
A shallow tidal flat on the Seto Inland Sea where a thin film of water left at low tide turns the sand into a vast mirror at sunset, reflecting sky and silhouettes.
50 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
Iya Valley Vine Bridges
Remote mountain vine bridges made of kazura vines spanning deep gorges in one of Japan's three hidden regions.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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