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Onomichi
A charming hillside port town on the Seto Inland Sea, serving as the gateway to the Shimanami Kaido cycling route.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Hiroshima, Japan · Asia
Shōbara sits on the route: 25 minutes from Saijō, 55km from Bitchū Matsuyama Castle.
Shōbara is a town located in Hiroshima, Japan. With a population of 33,633, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shōbara 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 Shōbara to your route.
Shōbara (庄原市, Shōbara-shi) is a city in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023, the city had an estimated population of 32,343 in 14984 households and a population density of 26 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 1,246.49 square kilometres (481.27 sq mi).
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Shōbara is located in Hiroshima, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.8500 latitude, 133.0167 longitude.
Shōbara has a population of approximately 33,633 people, making it a town in Japan.
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A charming hillside port town on the Seto Inland Sea, serving as the gateway to the Shimanami Kaido cycling route.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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