Suwadō
in Minamitsugaru Gun of Aomori, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.631 and 140.527 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 37' 52" and E 140° 31' 37"
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: 07:51 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:25 am and 4:19 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 Suwadō

Suwadō in Minamitsugaru Gun (Aomori) is a city in Japan about 344 mi (or 554 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Suwadō is now 07:51 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Suwadō, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Aomori Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 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 24 mi (or 38 km), South-West. We found 4 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. 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: Hirakawa, Hirosaki, Kuroishi, Goshogawara and Tsugaru. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

5°C (40 °F)
-0°C (32 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

4°C (40 °F)
-0°C (32 °F)
Rain and snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Kashiwagi Onsen

Address
3,9 mi
227 2, KASHIWAGIMACHI YANAGIDA, HIRAKAWA SHI, AOMORI, 036 0104, JAPAN.
360104 Hirakawa Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Minamida Onsen Hotel Appleland

Address
3,7 mi
166 3, Machii minamida, Hirakawa city, Aomori 036 0114, Japan.
360114 Hirosaki
Japan

Time Information

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


Hirosaki Prince Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
1-3-4 Ekimae, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori
036-8002 Oazaekimae,,Hirosaki-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Hirosaki Ekimae

Address
3,1 mi
1-1-1 Ekimae
036-8002 Hirosaki-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


Dormy Inn Hirosaki

Address
3,8 mi
71-1, Ooaza Honmachi,
036-8202 Hirosaki-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Kobori Ryokan

Address
3,7 mi
89, HONCHO, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 8203, JAPAN.
368203 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Saiei Ryokan

Address
3,5 mi
40, MOTOTERAMACHI, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 8355, JAPAN.
368355 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel New Castle (Aomori)

Address
3,5 mi
24 1, KAMISAYASHIMACHI, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 8354, JAPAN.
368354 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hirosaki Park Hotel

Address
3,5 mi
126 Dote machi, Hirosaki city, Aomori 036 8182, Japan.
368182 Hirosaki
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00
Weekend: closed


Hirosaki Grand Hotel (BBH Hotel Group)

Address
3,6 mi
1, ICHIBANCHO, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 8201, JAPAN.
368201 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

弘前 桜まつり Cherry Blossoms Festival in Hirosaki (Shot on RED ONE)

Published: April 05, 2011
Length: 22:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AQUA Geo Graphic

4月下旬から5月上旬、弘前城跡の弘前公園にて「弘前さくらまつり」が開催されます。 From late April to early May Cherry Blossoms Festival will be held in...


Hirosaki Park

Published: May 08, 2014
Length: 06:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 弘前公園(HirosakiPark)

Hirosaki is a castle town which located in Aomori Prefecture, Tohoku region in Japan. There are traditional streets such as castles and samurai residences and western-style architecture built...


Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri 2013

Published: August 02, 2013
Length: 44:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WizardOfOss

Parade at the first day of the Neputa Matsuri in Hirosaki, Japan. (Recorded August 1st 2013, with Sony RX100m2)


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.


Tours-TV.com: Cherry Blossoms in Hirosaki Park

Published: January 09, 2015
Length: 05:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ToursTV Com

Japan : Aomori Prefecture : Aomori. See on map http://tours-tv.com/en/Cherry-Blossoms-in-Hirosaki-Park .


Hirosaki Neputa Festival 2011 弘前ねぷた

Published: August 06, 2011
Length: 39:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: airriel

弘前ねぷた2011です。 映像見て、、、、あっ?!知事来てたんだ(笑) 気がつかなかった。


弘前ねぷた_Hirosaki-NEPUTA.festa.Aug.5th'13

Published: August 05, 2013
Length: 46:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: utyu1jp

2013/08/05 上土手町ねぷたのもどりっこですよ♪ Hirosaki has two famous festivals: the Cherry Blossom Festival in spring and the Neputa Festival in summer. You shouldn't miss!...


2014 弘前城外堀周り (Gopro drive record in Hirosaki)

Published: April 28, 2014
Length: 49:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kanegontheres

桜祭りシーズンの外堀周りです。 桜の咲き具合がピークなせいか観光客が一杯です。


弘前ねぷたまつり RM

Published: February 11, 2011
Length: 59:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MaturiJP

この祭りは弘前市で行われ、江戸時代の記録が残っています。ねぷたは扇形のものが中心で、他に大型の人形型や小さなものまで60台近くが参...


弘前城 Hirosaki Castle

Published: February 11, 2011
Length: 37:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 古岩井一正

弘前城は現存天守であり、4月末から5月上旬に咲く桜が日本さくら名所100選に選ばれています。風景写真家「古岩井 一正」http://www.koiwai-photo.com/


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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.

Kawabe Station (Aomori)

Kawabe Station is a joint use railway station on the JR East northern Ōu Main Line and Gonō Line located in the town of Inakadate, Aomori Prefecture Japan. It is 453.4 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Ōu Main Line at Fukushima Station, and is the northern terminus of the Gonō Line.

Located at 40.6466, 140.521 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Ōu Main Line, Gonō Line

Kita-Tokiwa Station

Kita-Tokiwa Station is a railway station on the JR East northern Ōu Main Line located in the town of Fujisaki, Aomori Prefecture Japan. It is 455.6 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Ōu Main Line at Fukushima Station.

Located at 40.6706, 140.544 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Ōu Main Line

Naijōshi Station

Naijōshi Station is a joint use railway station on the JR East northern Ōu Main Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture Japan. It is 449.8 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Ōu Main Line at Fukushima Station. Although the official terminus of the Gonō Line is at adjacent Kawabe Station, trains on the Gonō Line continue past Kawabe to terminate at Hirosaki Station for ease of connections.

Located at 40.6219, 140.498 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Ōu Main Line

Maedayashiki Station

Maedayashiki Station was a train station located in Inakadate, Aomori, Japan.

Located at 40.6534, 140.554 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct railway stations in Japan, Railway stations opened in 1935, Railway stations closed in 1998

Fujisaki Station (Aomori)

Fujisaki Station is a railway station on the JR East Gonō Line located in the town of Fujisaki, Aomori Prefecture Japan. It is 144.7 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Gonō Line at Higashi-Noshiro Station.

Located at 40.6541, 140.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Gonō Line

Seito shoin teien

Seito shoin teien is a dry landscape garden in Hirakawa, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Dating to the late Edo period, the gardens are a nationally-designated Place of Scenic Beauty.

Located at 40.6159, 140.57 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in Aomori Prefecture, Hirakawa, Aomori, Places of Scenic Beauty

Saruka Jinja

Saruka Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Hirakawa, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is said to have been founded in 807, when Sakanoue no Tamuramaro came north during the campaigns against the Ezo. The Honden, dating to 1826, is a Prefecturally-designated Important Cultural Property. Preserved building records are a City-designated Important Cultural Property (Historic Materials). There is an annual rice-planting festival and a pond of pink lotus.

Located at 40.6169, 140.563 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shinto shrines in Aomori Prefecture, Hirakawa, Aomori, 807 establishments

Seibi-en

Seibi-en is a landscape garden and nationally-designated Place of Scenic Beauty in Hirakawa, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The garden was laid out between 1902 and 1911. The gardens are attached to the Seibikan, mansion of the Kiyofuji family, a Meiji-period fusion of Japanese and Western architectural styles, with an octagonal turret, a faux marble pillar in the tokonoma, and tatami floors.

Located at 40.6167, 140.57 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in Aomori Prefecture, Hirakawa, Aomori, Places of Scenic Beauty, Buildings of the Meiji period

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Suwadō, 諏訪堂, すわどう, スワドウ