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Himeji Castle
Japan's most spectacular castle, known as the White Heron for its brilliant white exterior, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
12 km · about 25 min drive
Hyōgo, Japan · Asia
Takasago is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Kakogawa, 12km from Himeji Castle.
Takasago is a town located in Hyōgo, Japan. With a population of 87,722, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Takasago 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 Takasago to your route.
Arai Station (荒井駅, Arai-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Takasago, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private Sanyo Electric Railway.
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Takasago is located in Hyōgo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.7630 latitude, 134.7923 longitude.
Takasago has a population of approximately 87,722 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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castle
Japan's most spectacular castle, known as the White Heron for its brilliant white exterior, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
12 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
World's longest suspension bridge spanning 3,911 metres across the Akashi Strait between Kobe and Awaji Island.
27 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
55 km · about 65 min drive
ancient ruins
An uninhabited island off Wakayama covered in overgrown red-brick Meiji-era artillery forts, tunnels and magazines. Reached by a short ferry from Kada; the batteries are linked by footpaths.
57 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Osaka's blockbuster theme park featuring world-class rides, the Wizarding World, and Super Nintendo World.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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One of the world's largest public aquariums in Osaka featuring a massive Pacific Ocean tank with whale sharks.
59 km · about 70 min drive
ancient ruins
Stone ramparts along a 350 m ridge, often called the Castle in the Sky when autumn morning fog pools in the Maruyama valley beneath. Only the foundations remain, but the walls run the full crest.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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