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Shirahige Shrine
A vermilion torii standing in the shallows of Lake Biwa, some 40 metres offshore from the shrine buildings. The gate is best photographed at sunrise; the shore is reached from Route 161.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Fukui, Japan · Asia
Sugahama sits on the route: 15 minutes from Tsuruga, 43km from Shirahige Shrine.
Sugahama is a town located in Fukui, Japan. With a population of 9,179, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sugahama 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 Sugahama to your route.
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Sugahama is located in Fukui, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.6560 latitude, 135.9730 longitude.
Sugahama has a population of approximately 9,179 people, making it a town in Japan.
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A vermilion torii standing in the shallows of Lake Biwa, some 40 metres offshore from the shrine buildings. The gate is best photographed at sunrise; the shore is reached from Route 161.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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