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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
A charming canal district with white-walled warehouses converted into museums and craft shops in the heart of Okayama Prefecture.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Okayama, Japan · Asia
Sōja is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Kurashiki, 19km from Bitchū Matsuyama Castle.
Sōja is a town located in Okayama, Japan. With a population of 69,030, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sōja 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 Sōja to your route.
Sōja (総社市, Sōja-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023, the city had an estimated population of 69,428 and a population density of 330 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 211.90 square kilometres (81.82 sq mi).
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Sōja is located in Okayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.6753 latitude, 133.7509 longitude.
Sōja has a population of approximately 69,030 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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A charming canal district with white-walled warehouses converted into museums and craft shops in the heart of Okayama Prefecture.
9 km · about 15 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.
19 km · about 20 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.
33 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
51 km · about 60 min drive
photogenic
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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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A charming hillside port town on the Seto Inland Sea, serving as the gateway to the Shimanami Kaido cycling route.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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