Hyōgo, Japan · Asia
Yabu is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Wadayama, 51km from Tottori Sand Dunes.
Yabu is a town located in Hyōgo, Japan. With a population of 22,177, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Yabu 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 Yabu to your route.
Yabu (養父市, Yabu-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022, the city had an estimated population of 22,177 in 9236 households and a population density of 52 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 422.91 square kilometres (163.29 sq mi).
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Yabu is located in Hyōgo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.4030 latitude, 134.7712 longitude.
Yabu has a population of approximately 22,177 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 Japan4 notable places within an hour's 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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A 3.6-kilometer pine-covered sandbar spanning Miyazu Bay, considered one of Japan's three most scenic views.
42 km · about 50 min drive
coastal drive
A ria coastline of granite sea stacks, arches and clear coves east of the Tottori dunes, with a clifftop walking path and glass-bottomed boat tours through the inlets.
45 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
Japan's largest sand dunes stretching along the Sea of Japan coast, creating a surreal desert landscape with camel rides.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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