museum
Naoshima Art Island
A small island in the Seto Inland Sea transformed into an extraordinary open-air art museum with works by world-renowned artists.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Shido
Kagawa, Japan · Asia
About Shido
Shido is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Hiragi, 59km from Iya Valley Vine Bridges.
Shido is in Kagawa, Japan, with about 47,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Hiragi, about 7 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Shido?
Within an hour or so of Shido: Naoshima Art Island (22 km), Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (48 km), Chichibugahama Beach (50 km), Iya Valley Vine Bridges (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Shido?
The nearest famous roads are Shimanami Kaido, Uradome Coast and Shikoku Karst.
Where is Shido?
Shido is in Kagawa, Japan, about 7 km from Hiragi.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 47,003
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Kagawa
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.3233, 134.1733
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 Shido
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
A charming canal district with white-walled warehouses converted into museums and craft shops in the heart of Okayama Prefecture.
48 km · about 55 min drive
photogenic
Chichibugahama Beach
A shallow tidal flat on the Seto Inland Sea where a thin film of water left at low tide turns the sand into a vast mirror at sunset, reflecting sky and silhouettes.
50 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
Iya Valley Vine Bridges
Remote mountain vine bridges made of kazura vines spanning deep gorges in one of Japan's three hidden regions.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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