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Bitchū Matsuyama 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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Okayama, Japan · Asia
Takahashi is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Sōja, 3km from Bitchū Matsuyama Castle.
Takahashi is a town located in Okayama, Japan. With a population of 31,556, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Takahashi 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 Takahashi to your route.
Bitchū-Takahashi Station (備中高梁駅, Bitchū-Takahashi-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Takahashi, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).
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Takahashi is located in Okayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.7833 latitude, 133.6167 longitude.
Takahashi has a population of approximately 31,556 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 Japan6 notable places within an hour's 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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
A charming canal district with white-walled warehouses converted into museums and craft shops in the heart of Okayama Prefecture.
25 km · about 30 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.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A charming hillside port town on the Seto Inland Sea, serving as the gateway to the Shimanami Kaido cycling route.
56 km · about 65 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
racetrack
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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