Wakaechō
in Fukui-shi of Fukui, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.085 and 136.261 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 5' 4" and E 136° 15' 40"
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: 09:56 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:31 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 Wakaechō

Wakaechō in Fukui-shi (Fukui) is located in Japan about 194 mi (or 312 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Wakaechō is now 09:56 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Wakaechō, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Fukui Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 7 km), North-West. 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 41 mi (or 66 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, Awara, Sabae 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

Chisun Inn Fukui

Address
0,7 mi
1-1504 Owada
910-0836 Fukui-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Toyoko Inn Fukui Ekimae

Address
2,6 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
3,1 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
3,1 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


Fukui Palace Hotel

Address
2,9 mi
1-5-18
9100023 Fukui-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


APA Hotel Fukui-Katamachii

Address
2,9 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


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


Hotel Econo Fukui Ekimae

Address
2,6 mi
1 1 17, HINODE, FUKUI SHI, FUKUI 910 0859, JAPAN.
9100859 Hinode,,Fukui-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Route Inn Fukui Ekimae

Address
2,5 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


Riverside Suzuya

Address
3,2 mi
1 24, SANAICHO, FUKUI SHI, FUKUI, 918 8002, JAPAN.
9188002 Fukui Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Published: May 14, 2013
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Published: March 25, 2010
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Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 福井市観光

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Published: February 19, 2015
Length: 36:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gen Japan

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Published: March 25, 2010
Length: 05:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 福井市観光

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Published: February 11, 2010
Length: 12:42 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: namulful

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Published: June 24, 2014
Length: 18:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pikarail

JR西日本521系M08編成を森田で撮影した記録です。 JR-West; West Japan Railway Company Morita Station Fukui City Fukui Pref. Japan http://pikarail.sakura.ne.jp/ No.9662.


福井市中心部の8号線を見おろす。 / Overlooking the Route 8 from Fukui city

Published: April 11, 2014
Length: 28:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mokimoki8864

福井市のとある処から、8号線を大野市側に向かって見おろす.


A night walk in Yokokan Garden 夜の養浩館庭園

Published: February 20, 2015
Length: 42:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gen Japan

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Published: June 25, 2014
Length: 03:48 min
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Frittata giapponese,tamagoyaki-Tamagò (uovo) Yaki (arrosto)

Published: May 27, 2013
Length: 37:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: andreamatranga

location dello chef Andrea Matranga sita in Giappone nella città di fukui-shi ristorante Cascina.


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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 Blind

Fukui Prefectural School for the Blind is a school for the blind located in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The school educates children in regular school subjects as well as basic life skills from kindergarten through high school.

Located at 36.0735, 136.26 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Fukui Prefecture, Schools for the blind in Japan

Fukui Prefectural University

The Fukui Prefectural University is a public prefectural university founded in 1992 and located in Eiheiji city, Yoshida District, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.1097, 136.278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1992, Universities and colleges in Fukui Prefecture, Japanese public universities

Oiwakeguchi Station

Oiwakeguchi Station is an Echizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Line railway station located in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0824, 136.261 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Katsuyama Eiheiji Line

Echizen-Kaihotsu Station

Echizen-Kaihotsu Station is an Echizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Line railway station located in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0756, 136.242 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Katsuyama Eiheiji Line

Echizen-Shinbo Station

Echizen-Shinbo Station is an Echizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Line railway station located in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0805, 136.251 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Katsuyama Eiheiji Line

Higashi-Fujishima Station

Higashi-Fujishima Station is an Echizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Line railway station located in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0867, 136.27 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Katsuyama Eiheiji Line

Echizen-Shimabashi Station

Echizen-Shimabashi Station is an Echizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Line railway station located in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.09, 136.277 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Katsuyama Eiheiji Line

Kannonmachi Station

Kannonmachi Station is an Echizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Line railway station located in Eiheiji, Yoshida District, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0917, 136.29 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Katsuyama Eiheiji Line

Popular in vicinity

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

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Wakaechō, 若栄町