笠岡, Port city and cultural center in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
Kasaoka extends between agricultural fields in the north and the Seto Inland Sea in the south, with numerous islands forming the Kasaoka archipelago.
The city developed as a transportation hub in the southern Bicchu region, connecting marine routes through its port facilities since the medieval period.
The Shiraishi Dance, performed on the island of Shiraishi, represents one of the traditional performing arts maintained through generations in Kasaoka.
Visitors can access the city through JR Sanyo Main Line trains or via Kasaoka Interchange, with rental bicycles available for local transportation.
The city maintains a network of reclaimed land areas that were created through land reclamation projects during the 20th century.
GPS coordinates: 34.50719,133.50744
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:22
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