Shiratori PA

Shiratori PA is a rest area in Himeji, Hyogo. Shiratori PA is situated nearby to the reservoir 白鳥池, as well as near Himeji Mineai Post Office.

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Type: Rest area
Description: rest area in Himeji, Hyogo prefecture, Japan
Also known as: “Shiratori parking area”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Engyō Temple and Mt. Shosha.

Engyō Temple

Buddhist temple

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Engyō-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Tendai sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a Shaka Sanzon trinity. Engyō Temple is situated 2½ km northeast of Shiratori PA.

Mt. Shosha

Peak

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Mount Shosha is a mountain located in Himeji, Hyōgo. It is part of the Seiban Kyūryō Prefectural Natural Park, and is designated as a wildlife sanctuary in Hyōgo Prefecture, as well as being selected as one of the 100 Hyogo Forests and 50 Furusato Hyogo Mountains. Mt. Shosha is situated 2½ km northeast of Shiratori PA.

Ōichi Station

Railway station

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Ōichi Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company. Ōichi Station is situated 3 km southwest of Shiratori PA.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Taishi-machi and Tatsuno.

Taishi-machi

Town

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Taishi is a town located in Ibo District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 June 2022, the town had an estimated population of 33,753 in 13941 households and a population density of 1500 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 22.61 square kilometres. Taishi-machi is situated 7 km southwest of Shiratori PA.