Destination Guide: Takaoka (Aomori, Hirosaki Shi) in Japan

Takaoka
in Hirosaki Shi of Aomori, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 16 mi)
Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land (Unesco heritage, 119 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 40.622 and 140.358 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 40° 37' 20" and E 140° 21' 29"
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: 10:07 AM (Friday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 6:09 am and 4:35 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -54.281 and -36.509 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Grytviken
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

Explore Takaoka

Takaoka in Hirosaki Shi (Aomori) is a city in Japan about 343 mi (or 552 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Takaoka is now 10:07 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Takaoka, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Aomori Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), North-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 16 mi (or 26 km), South-West. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hirosaki, Tsugaru, Goshogawara, Hirakawa and Kuroishi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature	9°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature	13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature	11°C / 52 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	53%
Air Pressure	1023 hPa
Wind Speed	Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Overcast clouds

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 3rd of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 4th of November 2024

15°C (60 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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Hoshi no Yado Hakuchoza

Address
3,8 mi
113 2, MIZUKIZAIKE SAKURAI, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 1505, JAPAN.
361505 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Agri in Holiday

Address
5,6 mi
226 24, KOZAWA HIRONO, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 8243, JAPAN.
368243 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

Videos from this area

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【Japan Sightseeing】 Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival at night

Published: May 06, 2014
Length: 51:01 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: カッピー

Hirosaki Cheery Blossom Festival is annually held between 23rd April and 5th May. Hirosaki Castle (Hirosaki Park) is one of Japan's best cherry blossom spots. Over 2 million people come...

Japan : Hirosaki Castle, Aomori Prefecture

Published: March 09, 2010
Length: 14:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Omoide

2009.01.01 - Hirosaki Castle during winter.

2014.04.28 弘前城桜のトンネル Sakura Hirosaki Aomori

Published: May 01, 2014
Length: 47:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sohge2

桜のトンネルを北側から南側へ。最後におまけで見にくいけれど花が散っているところを。撮影機器はSH-07E 今年の花見。4/28は桜のトンネルの満...

The bicycle leg of journey

Published: May 24, 2009
Length: 58:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ruga777

Travel around the asia on a bicycle. 数年前の自転車旅行写真です。

[HD]2011 Hirosaki Fireworks 青森県の花火大会古都ひろさき花火の集いフィナーレスターマイン

Published: June 19, 2011
Length: 40:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sironekomilk

2011 Hirosaki fireworks japan.青森県の花火大会古都ひろさき花火の集いフィナーレワイドスターマイン弘前城築城400年記念～いにしえの都...

Travel within Japan (August 2009 - 3 weeks) - Slideshow part 2

Published: August 28, 2009
Length: 37:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kera Fardd

Hirosaki - Nebuta Matsuri Hirosaki Park Hirosaki - Samuraï house Aomori - Neputa Matsuri.

Japan : Direction to Hirosaki Castle

Published: March 07, 2010
Length: 50:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Omoide

Hirosaki Castle entrance during winter.

Hirosaki Bus 弘前巴士 @ 2009/04/27

Published: May 07, 2009
Length: 04:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JKK Lee

弘前市茂森新町　家具・家電付きアパート　ラ・ミュール　参考動画

Published: November 13, 2014
Length: 47:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WEBリブインあおもり

【取扱業者】有限会社サンコー（http://www.hirosaki-sanko.com/）青森県弘前市駅前町6-15 SKビル1F 0172-33-2452 WEBリブインページ http://www.web-livein.jp/meisai.htm...

Guren Ryu JuJutsu in Japan. ぐれん流柔術

Published: January 29, 2013
Length: 56:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mizutani53

ぐれん流柔術. Glenn Waters Guren JuJutsu in Hirosaki Japan. A demonstration of Self defence, Jiu Jitsu, weapon defence.

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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.

Sōma, Aomori

Sōma, Aomori was a village located in Nakatsugaru District in southern Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Sōma was located in southern Tsugaru Peninsula, on the border of Akita Prefecture. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, Sōma Village was created in 1889. On February 1, 2006 it was merged with the neighboring town of Iwaki into the city of Hirosaki, and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.

Located at 40.5852, 140.397 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dissolved municipalities of Aomori Prefecture

Iwakiyama Jinja

Iwakiyama Jinja is a Shintō shrine in the city of Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of former Tsugaru Domain. All of Mount Iwaki is considered to be a portion of the shrine. The main festival of the shrine, the Oyama-sankei, features a parade from the shrine to the top of the mountain, and is held annually at the time of the autumn equinox. The pilgrims carry colorful banners and are accompanied by traditional drums and flutes

Located at 40.6161, 140.365 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shinto shrines in Aomori Prefecture, Hirosaki, Aomori

Iwaki Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park

Iwaki Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park is a Prefectural Natural Park in southwest Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1958, the park lies wholly within the municipality of Hirosaki.

Located at 40.6219, 140.341 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks and gardens in Aomori Prefecture, Hirosaki, Aomori, Protected areas established in 1958, 1958 establishments in Japan

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Takaoka, 高岡, たかおか, タカオカ

Takaoka in Aomori
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Takaoka
in Hirosaki Shi of Aomori, Japan

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