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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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Nishiwaki
Hyōgo, Japan · Asia
About Nishiwaki
Nishiwaki is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Yashiro, 30km from Himeji Castle.
Nishiwaki is in Hyōgo, Japan, with about 39,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Yashiro, about 8 km away.
Nishiwaki (西脇市, Nishiwaki-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 39,001 in 17210 households and a population density of 290 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 132.44 square kilometres (51.14 sq mi). The city calls itself "The Navel of JapanRead more
(Nihon no Heso)." Located at the crossing of the 135° East meridian and the 35° North parallel, the city's Nihon no Heso Park marks the center of the nation
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What is there to see near Nishiwaki?
Within an hour or so of Nishiwaki: Himeji Castle (30 km), Takeda Castle Ruins (38 km), Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (41 km), Universal Studios Japan (55 km).
Are there any good drives near Nishiwaki?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path, Uradome Coast and Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Where is Nishiwaki?
Nishiwaki is in Hyōgo, Japan, about 8 km from Yashiro.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 38,673
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Hyōgo
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.9842, 134.9741
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 Nishiwaki
7 notable places within an hour's 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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
World's longest suspension bridge spanning 3,911 metres across the Akashi Strait between Kobe and Awaji Island.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Universal Studios Japan
Osaka's blockbuster theme park featuring world-class rides, the Wizarding World, and Super Nintendo World.
55 km · about 65 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Dotonbori
Osaka's dazzling neon-lit entertainment and street food district along the Dotonbori canal, famed for its giant animated signs.
60 km · about 70 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.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Nishiwaki
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 68 kmAmanohashidateA 3.6-kilometer pine-covered sandbar spanning Miyazu Bay, considered one of Japan's three most scenic views.
- 75 kmPhilosopher's PathA peaceful stone-paved canal path lined with hundreds of cherry trees, connecting major temples in Kyoto's eastern hills.
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