Higashidōri
in Akita Shi of Akita, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.715 and 140.142 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 42' 54" and E 140° 8' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:45 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:25 am and 4:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.107 and -50.921 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mostardas
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Higashidōri

Higashidōri in Akita Shi (Akita) is located in Japan about 279 mi (or 449 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Higashidōri is now 08:45 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Higashidōri. The closest airport in Japan is Akita Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Shirakami-Sanchi in a distance of 52 mi (or 84 km), North. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Akita, Katagami, Oga, Yurihonjo and Daisen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

16°C (60 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Sky is clear, strong breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Rain and snow, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Toyoko Inn Akita-eki Higashi-guchi

Address
0,6 mi
4-1, Naka-machi Higashi-dori
010-1632 Akita-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


APA Hotel Akita Senshukoen

Address
1,3 mi
1-1, Senshuyadomemachi,
010-0877 Akita Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Akita Onsen Satomi

Address
2,5 mi
142 1,SOEGAWA KEIDAIKAWARA, AKITA SHI, AKITA, 010 0822,JAPAN.
100822 Akita Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Metropolitan Akita

Address
0,7 mi
7-2-1 Nakadori Akita
010-8530 Akita
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Route Inn Grantia Akita Spa Resort

Address
1,3 mi
5 2 1, NAKADORI, AKITA SHI, AKITA 010 0001, JAPAN.
100001 Akita-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Daiwa Roynet Hotel Akita

Address
1,3 mi
2-2-41, Omachi
010-0921 Akita
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Dormy Inn Akita

Address
1,0 mi
2-3-1,Nakadoori
010-0001 Akita-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Akita View Hotel

Address
0,8 mi
2 6 1, Nakadori, Akita city, Akita 010 0001, Japan.
100001 Akita-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Comfort Hotel Akita

Address
0,8 mi
3-23 Senshukubota-machi
010-0874 Akita-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Ryokan Hakuchoso

Address
1,3 mi
10 22, SENSHU YADOMEMACHI, AKITA SHI, AKITA, 010 0877, JAPAN.
100877 Akita Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Shodou Preformance

Published: September 23, 2010
Length: 02:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AkitaJapanda

A calligraphy preformance in Akita City.


Japan: Train watching at Akita, 30Dec14

Published: March 30, 2015
Length: 11:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Video Mitch

Train watching at Akita station, north-east Japan, with a variety of passenger trains from Local EMU's to the E6 series Shinkansen.


Japan Trains: Shinkansen E6 series at Akita, 30Dec14

Published: December 31, 2014
Length: 10:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Video Mitch

This video is about Japanese High Speed Bullet Trains - Shinkansen E6 series at Akita. 1030 hrs: Arrival of empty cars for Komachi #18, 1106hrs to Tokyo, as an intermodal freight passes 1034...


Smart Crow uses cars to crack nuts in Akita, Japan near Senshu Park

Published: January 10, 2010
Length: 06:01 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Hector's Travels

crow uses traffic to crack nuts in Akita, Japan, this is near Senshu Park.


Bus stop ; Akita, Japan

Published: March 17, 2011
Length: 34:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rod Williams

As a result of the earthquake I was stranded in Akita for four days. Such was my desperation to amuse myself I took to videoing the buses......nothing else was moving at the time. What struck...


Japan: Akita, E6 Shinkansen - Multiple Gauges & Arrivals, 30 Dec14

Published: February 26, 2015
Length: 14:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Video Mitch

Japan: E6 series Shinkansen, freight & local passenger trains simultaneously arriving at Akita Station. 1030 hrs: Arrival of Shinkansen E6 series set #Z12, empty cars for Komachi #18, 1106hrs...


秋田新幹線E6系こまち 秋田駅発車 Akita Shinkansen

Published: March 18, 2014
Length: 53:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

東京行き最終電車のこまち38号が秋田駅12番線より出発する。 East Japan Railway Akita Shinkansen "KOMACHI" depart from Akita station.


街歩き:秋田駅周辺:(Walk :around the Akita Station ):Win Ver : 20130327

Published: March 28, 2013
Length: 41:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 29papa


羽越本線701系 秋田駅発車 JR-East 701 series EMU

Published: March 16, 2014
Length: 33:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

酒田行き普通列車が秋田駅3番線から出発する。 East Japan Railway Uetsu Main Lines commuter train depart from Akita station.


E751系特急つがる8号 秋田駅到着 Limited Express TSUGARU

Published: March 17, 2014
Length: 31:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

奥羽本線青森発秋田行き特急列車が秋田駅4番線に入線する。 East Japan Railway Ou Main Line E751 series EMU arrival at Akita station.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Akita Station

Akita Station is a railway station in Akita, Akita, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 39.7168, 140.13 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Akita Shinkansen, Ōu Main Line, Railway stations in Akita Prefecture, Uetsu Main Line

Akita University

Akita University is a university in Akita City, Japan. It has three faculties: the Faculty of Education and Human Studies, the School of Medicine, and the Faculty of Engineering and Resource Science.

Located at 39.7281, 140.134 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Japanese national universities, 1949 establishments in Japan, Educational institutions established in 1949, Universities and colleges in Akita Prefecture

Ugo-Ushijima Station

Ugo-Ushijima Station is a JR East railway station located in Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 39.6962, 140.116 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Akita Prefecture, Uetsu Main Line

Akita Nutrition Junior College

Akita Nutrition Junior College is a private university at Akita, Akita, Japan, founded in 1953.

Located at 39.7161, 140.157 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1953, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Japanese junior colleges, Universities and colleges in Akita Prefecture

North Asia University

North Asia University is a private university in Akita, Akita, Japan. The school opened as Akita Keizai University in 1964. It changed its name to Akita Keizaihoka University in 1983. The present name was adopted in 2007.

Located at 39.7166, 140.158 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1964, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Akita Prefecture

Misono Gakuen Junior College

Misono Gakuen Junior College is a private junior college in the city of Akita in Akita Prefecture, Japan. It was established in 1966.

Located at 39.7233, 140.114 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Japanese junior colleges, Educational institutions established in 1966, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Akita Prefecture

Akita Kantō

The Akita Kantō is a Japanese festival celebrated from 3-6 August in Akita City, Akita Prefecture in hope for a good harvest. Around two hundred bamboo poles five to twelve metres long, bearing twenty-four or forty-six lanterns, topped with gohei, and weighing up to fifty kilograms, are carried through the streets by night on the palms, foreheads, shoulders, or lower backs of the celebrants. The festival is first referred to in a travel diary of 1789 The Road Where the Snow Falls .

Located at 39.7185, 140.113 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Festivals in Japan, Festivals in Akita Prefecture, Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties

Belle Demeure Landmark AKITA

The Belle Demeure Landmark AKITA (ベルドゥムール ランドマーク秋田, Beru Dumāru Randomāku Akita) is a skyscraper located in Akita City, Akita, Japan. Construction of the 95-metre, 30-storey skyscraper was finished in 2007.

Located at 39.7179, 140.119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 2007, Akita City, Skyscrapers in Japan, Buildings and structures in Akita Prefecture, Skyscrapers between 50 and 99 meters

capture of the webcam あきた: Route 46 − Kyowa

あきた: Route 46 − Kyowa, あきた (source)

capture of the webcam あきた: Route 46 − Shimoinnai

あきた: Route 46 − Shimoinnai, あきた (source)

capture of the webcam あきた: Route 46 − Kitakizawa

あきた: Route 46 − Kitakizawa, あきた (source)

capture of the webcam あきた: Route 46 − Sashimaki

あきた: Route 46 − Sashimaki, あきた (source)

capture of the webcam あきた: Route 46 − Sengan Tunnel

あきた: Route 46 − Sengan Tunnel, あきた (source)

capture of the webcam あきた: Route 7 − Jimba

あきた: Route 7 − Jimba, あきた (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Higashidōri, 東通, ひがしどおり, ヒガシドオリ