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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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Katō
Hyōgo, Japan · Asia
About Katō
Katō sits on the route: 10 minutes from Yashiro, 32km from Himeji Castle.
Katō is in Hyōgo, Japan, with about 41,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Yashiro, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Katō?
Within an hour or so of Katō: Himeji Castle (32 km), Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (34 km), Takeda Castle Ruins (45 km), Universal Studios Japan (47 km).
Are there any good drives near Katō?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path, Uradome Coast and Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Where is Katō?
Katō is in Hyōgo, Japan, about 5 km from Yashiro.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 40,645
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Hyōgo
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.9242, 135.0261
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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Worth the detour from Katō
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
World's longest suspension bridge spanning 3,911 metres across the Akashi Strait between Kobe and Awaji Island.
34 km · about 40 min drive
ancient ruins
Takeda Castle 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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Universal Studios Japan
Osaka's blockbuster theme park featuring world-class rides, the Wizarding World, and Super Nintendo World.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
One of the world's largest public aquariums in Osaka featuring a massive Pacific Ocean tank with whale sharks.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Dotonbori
Osaka's dazzling neon-lit entertainment and street food district along the Dotonbori canal, famed for its giant animated signs.
52 km · about 60 min drive
restaurant
Jiyuken
An Osaka institution open since 1910, serving meishi curry with the rice already mixed through the sauce and a raw egg on top, to be stirred in with Worcestershire sauce.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Osaka Castle
A Japanese castle that played a major role in the unification of Japan during the 16th century, set among sprawling urban parklands.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Katō
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 71 kmPhilosopher's PathA peaceful stone-paved canal path lined with hundreds of cherry trees, connecting major temples in Kyoto's eastern hills.
- 74 kmAmanohashidateA 3.6-kilometer pine-covered sandbar spanning Miyazu Bay, considered one of Japan's three most scenic views.
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