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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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Takasago
Hyōgo, Japan · Asia
About Takasago
Takasago is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Kakogawa, 12km from Himeji Castle.
Takasago is in Hyōgo, Japan, with about 88,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kakogawa, about 7 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Takasago?
Within an hour or so of Takasago: Himeji Castle (12 km), Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (27 km), Okayama International Circuit (55 km), Tomogashima (57 km).
Are there any good drives near Takasago?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path, Uradome Coast and Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Where is Takasago?
Takasago is in Hyōgo, Japan, about 7 km from Kakogawa.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 87,722
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Hyōgo
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.7630, 134.7923
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 Takasago
7 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Okayama International Circuit
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
55 km · about 65 min drive
ancient ruins
Tomogashima
An uninhabited island off Wakayama covered in overgrown red-brick Meiji-era artillery forts, tunnels and magazines. Reached by a short ferry from Kada; the batteries are linked by footpaths.
57 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Universal Studios Japan
Osaka's blockbuster theme park featuring world-class rides, the Wizarding World, and Super Nintendo World.
59 km · about 70 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.
59 km · about 70 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.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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