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Eshima Ohashi Bridge
The 'rollercoaster bridge' between Matsue and Sakaiminato, whose 44 m rigid-frame hump lets ships pass beneath. Telephoto shots of its seemingly vertical ramp made it a viral driving landmark.
41 km · about 45 min drive
Tottori, Japan · Asia
Shōyama sits on the route: 25 minutes from Neu, 49km from Bitchū Matsuyama Castle.
Shōyama is a town located in Tottori, Japan. With a population of 4,196, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shōyama 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 Shōyama to your route.
Shōyama Station (生山駅, Shōyama-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the town of Nichinan, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).
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Shōyama is located in Tottori, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.1667 latitude, 133.3167 longitude.
Shōyama has a population of approximately 4,196 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.
Full driving guide for Japan3 notable places within an hour's drive.
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The 'rollercoaster bridge' between Matsue and Sakaiminato, whose 44 m rigid-frame hump lets ships pass beneath. Telephoto shots of its seemingly vertical ramp made it a viral driving landmark.
41 km · about 45 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.
49 km · about 55 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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