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Bitchū Matsuyama 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Okayama, Japan · Asia
Shimogamo is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Sakai, 18km from Bitchū Matsuyama Castle.
Shimogamo is a town located in Okayama, Japan. With a population of 10,886, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shimogamo 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 Shimogamo to your route.
Kaga (加賀郡, Kaga-gun) is a district located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 2020 the district has an estimated population of 10,886 and a population density of 40.50 persons per km2. The total area is 268.8 km2.
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Shimogamo is located in Okayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.8622 latitude, 133.8117 longitude.
Shimogamo has a population of approximately 10,886 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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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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A charming canal district with white-walled warehouses converted into museums and craft shops in the heart of Okayama Prefecture.
30 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
38 km · about 45 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.
41 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.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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