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Eshima Ohashi Bridge
The 'rollercoaster bridge' between Matsue and Sakaiminato, whose 44 m rigid-frame hump lets ships pass beneath. Telephoto shots of its seemingly vertical ramp made it a viral driving landmark.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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Izumo
Shimane, Japan · Asia
About Izumo
Izumo sits on the route: 15 minutes from Hiratachō, 43km from Eshima Ohashi Bridge.
Izumo is in Shimane, Japan, with about 170,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Hiratachō, about 9 km away.
Izumo Science Center Park Town Mae Station (出雲科学館パークタウン前駅, Izumo-Kagakukan-Pākutaun-mae-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway.
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What is there to see near Izumo?
Within an hour or so of Izumo: Eshima Ohashi Bridge (43 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Shimanami Kaido and Uradome Coast.
Where is Izumo?
Izumo is in Shimane, Japan, about 9 km from Hiratachō.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 172,775
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Shimane
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.3667, 132.7667
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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1 notable place within an hour's drive.
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2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 43 kmEshima Ohashi BridgeThe 'rollercoaster bridge' between Matsue and Sakaiminato, whose 44 m rigid-frame hump lets ships pass beneath. Telephoto shots of its seemingly vertical ramp made it a viral driving landmark.
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