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Okayama International Circuit
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Wake
Okayama, Japan · Asia
About Wake
Wake is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Bizen, 48km from Bitchū Matsuyama Castle.
Wake is in Okayama, Japan, with about 14,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Bizen, about 9 km away.
Wake (和気町, Wake-chō) is a town located in Wake District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022, the town had an estimated population of 13,833 in 6,353 households and a population density of 96 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 144.21 square kilometres (55.68 sq mi). The town is famous in theRead more
region for the 'Wamojiyaki' festival that takes place every year on August 15 during the Obon period, and the town is also home to the largest Wisteria park in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Wake?
Within an hour or so of Wake: Okayama International Circuit (14 km), Naoshima Art Island (41 km), Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (42 km), Bitchū Matsuyama Castle (48 km).
Are there any good drives near Wake?
The nearest famous roads are Uradome Coast and Shimanami Kaido.
Where is Wake?
Wake is in Okayama, Japan, about 9 km from Bizen.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 14,191
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Okayama
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.8116, 134.1426
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 Wake
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
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.
41 km · about 50 min 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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
castle
Bitchū Matsuyama Castle
The highest surviving original castle keep in Japan, at 430 m on Mount Gagyu. On autumn mornings the ridge stands above a sea of cloud filling the valley below.
48 km · about 55 min drive
castle
Himeji Castle
Japan's most spectacular castle, known as the White Heron for its brilliant white exterior, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Okutsu Onsen
A quiet riverside spa on the old Izumo highway in northern Okayama, known for baths fed from gravel directly beneath the bathtub floor. The surrounding gorge road is a fine autumn drive.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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