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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
Yours Hotel Fukui
(RYOKAN) Daianji Onsen Banshokaku
(RYOKAN) Kanpo no Yado Fukui
Toyoko Inn Fukui Ekimae
(RYOKAN) Koroen
Hotel Riverge Akebono
APA Hotel Fukui-Katamachii
Fukui Palace Hotel
Hotel Route Inn Fukui Ekimae
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
必見!ふくいの銘桜/ Great Cherry blossoms on Fukui city.
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...
福井鉄道770形 鉄軌分界点通過 Tramway in Fukui
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.
Center of the Fukui city. See looking around. Small city. KangNong・machi.
SVX go to see a Big Mail Box?
Not Truth "Bocca della Verità". Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin. 1-5- jyunka(katamachi) fukui city Japan.
SVX go to a Mt.ASUWA.
Mt.asuwa located at fukui city japan. it's a low hill about below 333ft. Good walking area.
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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.
Fukui University of Technology
The Fukui University of Technology is a private university founded in 1950 and located in Fukui city, Fukui Prefecture, 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.
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).
Fukudaimae-Nishi-Fukui Station
Fukudaimae-Nishi-Fukui Station is an Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line railway station located in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.
Nikkakagaku-Mae Station
Nikkakagaku-Mae Station is an Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line railway station located in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.
Yatsushima Station
Yatsushima Station is an Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line railway station located in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.
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.