Be sure to have enough gas in the tank, because Osaka is worth making a detour for. Situated 40 miles from Takasago, it offers a few fabulous attractions, such as Universal Studios Japan and Tsutenkaku Tower. Get set to start clocking up those miles, because Kibitsu Shrine and Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art are also a rewarding day trip. You’ll find these fine sights in Okayama Prefecture, 50 miles away.