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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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Hyōgo, Japan · Asia
Tatsuno is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Tatsunochō-tominaga, 14km from Himeji Castle.
Tatsuno is a town located in Hyōgo, Japan. With a population of 74,316, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tatsuno 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 Tatsuno to your route.
Tatsuno Station (竜野駅, Tatsuno-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Tatsuno, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West). A new station building is under construction and is scheduled to open in July 2025.
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Tatsuno is located in Hyōgo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.8318 latitude, 134.5434 longitude.
Tatsuno has a population of approximately 74,316 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
World's longest suspension bridge spanning 3,911 metres across the Akashi Strait between Kobe and Awaji Island.
50 km · about 60 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.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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