Takasago, Kakogawa

Name: Takasago
Address: Kakogawa, Japan

#2 among attractions in Kakogawa

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Takasago is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on July 1, 1954. It lies between the cities of Kakogawa to the east and Himeji to the west, which is known for its castle. ()

Local name: 高砂市 Area: 13.28 mi²Coordinates: 34°46'18"N, 134°47'17"E

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Takasago – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Himeji Castle, Kōko-en, Piole, Kakurin-ji.

7 miNW
Landmark 17th-century white castle
Himeji Castle, Himeji
179 min walk • Himeji Castle, a quintessential example of Japanese castle architecture, stands magnificently in the city of Himeji, Japan. Often referred to as the "White Heron Castle" due to its elegant white exterior and resemblance to a bird taking flight, this UNESCO World...
7.2 miNW
Garden, Park, Buddhist architecture
Kōko-en, Himeji
184 min walk • Kōko-en is a Japanese garden located next to Himeji Castle in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
6.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Piole, Himeji
172 min walk • Piore Himeji is a station building and elevated facility located at Himeji Station in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. It consists of the main station building, the Young Pavilion, the Gochisou Pavilion, and the Souvenir Pavilion, and has a total ...
2.9 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Kakurin-ji, Kakogawa
74 min walk • The Totasan Kakurin-ji is a temple of the Tendai sect in Kakogawa, Hyōgo, Japan. It was established by Prince Shōtoku's instruction in 589. Kakurin-ji's Taishidō was completed in 1112, and Main Hall was finished in 1397. Both are National Treasures of Japan.
5.9 miSE
Town, Area
Harima, Kakogawa
150 min walk • Harima is a town located in Kako District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The town shares its name with Harima Province, one of the old provinces of Japan. Harima was known as Ae village until April 1962.
6.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Terrasso Himeji, Himeji
168 min walk • Terrasso Himeji is a commercial complex in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. The core store is a movie theater, Earth Cinemas Himeji.
7 miNW
Museum
Hyogo Perfectural Museum of History, Himeji
180 min walk • The Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History is a historical museum located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. The former director is Nobuyuki Hata. The current director is Yabuta Kan.
4.3 miE
Park
Ri gang shan gong yuan, Kakogawa
111 min walk • Hiokayama Park is a park located in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture.
4.2 miNW
Memorial
Yu zhe cheng ji, Himeji
107 min walk • Mitsurugi Castle was a castle located in Mitsurugi, Shikama County, Harima Province. It is also known as Chausuyama Castle because it was built on top of Chausu Mountain, and Amagawa Castle because it used the Amagawa River as part of its moat.
3.3 miNE
34°47'49"N • 134°50'17"E
Jia gu chuanu erunesupaku, Kakogawa
85 min walk • Park
5.6 miE
Universities and schools
Hyogo University, Kakogawa
144 min walk • Hyogo University is a private university in Japan. Its campus is located in Shinzaike, Hiraoka-cho, Kakogawa, Hyōgo Prefecture. The university is one of the seven schools run by Mutsumi Gakuen, a school foundation with a Buddhist background.