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Aoshima Shrine
A shrine on a small subtropical island ringed by the Devil's Washboard, wave-cut ridges of sandstone exposed at low tide. A causeway carries walkers across from the Nichinan coast road.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Miyazaki, Japan · Asia
Takajō sits on the route: 5 minutes from Kawaminami, 40km from Aoshima Shrine.
Takajō is a town located in Miyazaki, Japan. With a population of 4,895, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Takajō 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 Takajō to your route.
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Takajō is located in Miyazaki, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 32.1667 latitude, 131.4833 longitude.
Takajō has a population of approximately 4,895 people, making it a town in Japan.
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A shrine on a small subtropical island ringed by the Devil's Washboard, wave-cut ridges of sandstone exposed at low tide. A causeway carries walkers across from the Nichinan coast road.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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A vermilion shrine built inside a sea cave in the cliffs of the Nichinan coast, reached by a stairway cut along the rock face. Visitors throw clay balls at a rope-marked hollow in the rocks below for luck.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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