Shimoichichō
in Fukui-shi of Fukui, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.074 and 136.175 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 4' 25" and E 136° 10' 28"
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: 07:04 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:32 am and 4:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pinhal
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 Shimoichichō

Shimoichichō in Fukui-shi (Fukui) is located in Japan about 199 mi (or 320 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shimoichichō is now 07:04 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Shimoichichō, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Fukui Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama in a distance of 45 mi (or 73 km), North-East. 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: Fukui-shi, Sakai, Sabae, Awara and Echizen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 86%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

20°C (67 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

23°C (73 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Fukui Academia Hotel

Address
1,2 mi
1 1 22, SUGAYA, FUKUI SHI, FUKUI, 910 0034, JAPAN.
9100034 Fukui Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Yours Hotel Fukui

Address
2,7 mi
1 4 8, Chuo, Fukui shi, Fukui 910 0006, Japan.
9100006 Fukui-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Daianji Onsen Banshokaku

Address
2,4 mi
12 21, SHIJUTANICHO, FUKUI SHI, FUKUI, 910 0043, JAPAN.
9100043 Fukui Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Kanpo no Yado Fukui

Address
2,4 mi
43 17, FUCHIMACHI, FUKUI SHI, FUKUI, 918 8026, JAPAN.
9188026 Fukui Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Fukui Ekimae

Address
2,8 mi
2-1-1, Ote
910-0005 Fukui-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Koroen

Address
2,3 mi
3 8 16, CHUO, FUKUI SHI, FUKUI, 910 0006, JAPAN.
9100006 Fukui Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Riverge Akebono

Address
2,3 mi
3 10 12, CHUO, FUKUI 910 0006, JAPAN.
9100006 Fukui-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


APA Hotel Fukui-Katamachii

Address
2,3 mi
1-16-7 Junka,
910-0023 Fukui-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Fukui Palace Hotel

Address
2,4 mi
1-5-18
9100023 Fukui-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Route Inn Fukui Ekimae

Address
2,9 mi
2 1 14, OTE, FUKUI SHI, FUKUI, 910 0005, JAPAN.
9100005 Fukui-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.

Snow road 2011 at FUKUI city.

Published: January 17, 2011
Length: 22:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CAPASHITA

Run Sabae・Fukui line. Snow at road surface 4cm.


必見!ふくいの銘桜/ Great Cherry blossoms on Fukui city.

Published: March 11, 2010
Length: 27:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 福井市観光

福井市中心部を流れる「足羽川(あすわがわ)」には、2.2キロメートルにも及ぶ桜のトンネルがあります。夜にはライトアップもされ、美しい桜...


13/5/4 Fukui-shi Parade 2

Published: May 04, 2013
Length: 44:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: eidrag


福井鉄道770形 鉄軌分界点通過 Tramway in Fukui

Published: September 24, 2013
Length: 20:42 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

フェニックス通りの併用軌道から専用軌道に入る越前武生行き電車。 Fukui Railway Fukubu Lines 770 series tramcar at Phoenix street, Fukui City, Japan.


SVX run to the railroad station.

Published: December 24, 2008
Length: 28:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CAPASHITA

Center of the Fukui city. See looking around. Small city. KangNong・machi.


SVX go to see a Big Mail Box?

Published: March 19, 2014
Length: 05:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CAPASHITA

Not Truth "Bocca della Verità". Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin. 1-5- jyunka(katamachi) fukui city Japan.


モリアオガエル:オタマジャクシ

Published: June 21, 2012
Length: 27:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 自然史博物館福井市

福井市自然史博物館 2012.6.21 足羽山 天魔ケ池にて http://www.nature.museum.city.fukui.fukui.jp/


SVX go to the Harue town.

Published: December 24, 2008
Length: 27:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CAPASHITA

HARUE town located north side of the fukui city. Run store street.


SVX go to a Mt.ASUWA.

Published: August 30, 2010
Length: 08:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CAPASHITA

Mt.asuwa located at fukui city japan. it's a low hill about below 333ft. Good walking area.


アズマヒキガエルの産卵

Published: April 30, 2012
Length: 57:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 自然史博物館福井市

福井市自然史博物館 撮影場所 足羽山 天魔ケ池 梨木学芸員 撮影 http://www.nature.museum.city.fukui.fukui.jp/


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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.

Fukui Prefectural School for the Deaf

Fukui Prefectural School for the Deaf is a school for the deaf located in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The school educates children in regular school subjects from infant age through high school.

Located at 36.0691, 136.196 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Fukui Prefecture, Schools for the deaf in Japan, Special schools in Japan

Fukui University of Technology

The Fukui University of Technology is a private university founded in 1950 and located in Fukui city, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0691, 136.196 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1950, Universities and colleges in Fukui Prefecture, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Institutes of Technology in Japan, 1950 establishments in Japan

Asuwa River

The Asuwa River is a river in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It stretches 61.7 km from Mount Kanmuri in the town of Ikeda to the Hino and the Kuzuryū rivers.

Located at 36.0758, 136.183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Fukui Prefecture

1948 Fukui earthquake

The 1948 Fukui earthquake was a major earthquake in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The magnitude 7.3 quake struck at 5:13 p.m. on June 28, 1948 (the then Japan Daylight Saving Time; JDT). The strongest shaking occurred in the city of Fukui, where it was recorded as 6 (equivalent to the current 7) on the Japan Meteorological Agency seismic intensity scale. The coordinates of the earthquake were 36゜10.3'N 136゜17.4'E (around the town of Maruoka).

Located at 36.1, 136.17 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Earthquakes in Japan, Occupied Japan, 1948 earthquakes, 1948 in Japan

Fukudaimae-Nishi-Fukui Station

Fukudaimae-Nishi-Fukui Station is an Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line railway station located in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0742, 136.21 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Mikuni Awara Line

Nikkakagaku-Mae Station

Nikkakagaku-Mae Station is an Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line railway station located in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0808, 136.207 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Mikuni Awara Line

Yatsushima Station

Yatsushima Station is an Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line railway station located in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0862, 136.206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Mikuni Awara Line

Fukui Prefectural Stadium

Fukui Prefectural Stadium is a baseball stadium in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan opened on August 9, 1967. It is primarily used for baseball and is the home of the Fukui Miracle Elephants.

Located at 36.0515, 136.183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baseball venues in Japan, Sports venues in Fukui Prefecture

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Shimoichichō.

capture of the webcam 福井市: City − City Hall − Central Park

福井市: City − City Hall − Central Park, 福井市 (source)

capture of the webcam 福井市

福井市, 福井市 (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shimoichichō, 下市町