Destination Guide: Hoshigaoka (Fukuoka, Kitakyushu-shi) in Japan

Hoshigaoka
in Kitakyushu-shi of Fukuoka, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Itsukushima Shinto Shrine (Unesco heritage, 97 mi)
Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) (Unesco heritage, 106 mi)
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape (Unesco heritage, 133 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 33.773 and 130.752 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 33° 46' 22" and E 130° 45' 8"
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: 12:03 PM (Wednesday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 6:40 am and 5:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -31.287 and -51.094 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Tavares
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 Hoshigaoka

Hoshigaoka in Kitakyushu-shi (Fukuoka) is located in Japan about 524 mi (or 844 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Hoshigaoka is now 12:03 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports in the wider vicinity of Hoshigaoka, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kitakyūshū Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), 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 Itsukushima Shinto Shrine in a distance of 97 mi (or 156 km), East. 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: Nogata, Nakama, Miyawaka, Kitakyushu and Tagawa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature	13°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature	14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature	13°C / 55 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	50%
Air Pressure	1022 hPa
Wind Speed	Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions	Clear sky, covering 4% of sky
General Conditions	Sky is clear

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

17°C (62 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 8th of November 2024

15°C (58 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

Time Information

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

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Kitakyushu Heights

Address
4,8 mi
1 1, Matoba machi, Yahatanishi ku, Kitakyushu city, Fukuoka 807 0841, Japan.
8070841 北九州市　八幡西区
Japan

Time Information

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

Videos from this area

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Paragliding in Kitakyushu,Japan - Mt.Sarakura 16/Oct/2010 北九州皿倉山

Published: October 17, 2010
Length: 09:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: webtobiume

Mt.Sarakura is located in Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park,standing 622 meters above sea level. From the top,you can get a magnificent panoramic view.of the landscape. Especially,the night...

TimeLapse Kita-Kyusyu Industrial area 2011

Published: June 25, 2011
Length: 14:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: N S

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Published: October 14, 2009
Length: 50:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: san notch

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Spring Trip to Nogata

Published: April 19, 2012
Length: 28:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: fukuokaitvEnglish

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直方オートキャンプ場

Published: August 11, 2012
Length: 35:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 満福太郎

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Published: April 04, 2009
Length: 22:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: February 21, 2011
Length: 43:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: September 12, 2012
Length: 21:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: June 01, 2009
Length: 41:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Published: December 27, 2009
Length: 10:45 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: teruyuki manabe

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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.

Shinnyū Station

Shinnyū Station is a railway station on the Chikuho Main Line operated by JR Kyushu in Nōgata, Fukuoka, Japan.

Located at 33.7642, 130.714 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Hoshigaoka, 星ヶ丘

Hoshigaoka in Fukuoka
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Hoshigaoka
in Kitakyushu-shi of Fukuoka, Japan

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