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Himeji Castle
Japan's most spectacular castle, known as the White Heron for its brilliant white exterior, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Hyōgo, Japan · Asia
Shisō is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Tatsunochō-tominaga, 20km from Himeji Castle.
Shisō is a town located in Hyōgo, Japan. With a population of 35,639, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shisō 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 Shisō to your route.
Shisō (宍粟市, Shisō-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 35,639 in 14694 households and a population density of 110 persons per km². The total area of the city is 658.54 square kilometres (254.26 sq mi).
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Shisō is located in Hyōgo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.9811 latitude, 134.5640 longitude.
Shisō has a population of approximately 35,639 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
Japan's most spectacular castle, known as the White Heron for its brilliant white exterior, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
20 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
32 km · about 35 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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
World's longest suspension bridge spanning 3,911 metres across the Akashi Strait between Kobe and Awaji Island.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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