Hiraishi
in Fukushima Shi of Fukushima-ken, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.700 and 140.445 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 42' 0" and E 140° 26' 42"
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: 12:54 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:25 am and 4:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Farol de Santa Marta
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

Touring Hiraishi

Hiraishi in Fukushima Shi (Fukushima-ken) is a town located in Japan about 145 mi (or 233 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital place.

Time in Hiraishi is now 12:54 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports nearby Hiraishi, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Fukushima Airport in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km), South. 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 Shrines and Temples of Nikko in a distance of 80 mi (or 129 km), South-West. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Fukushima, Nihommatsu, Date, Motomiya and Koriyama. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 32% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
4°C (38 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Chisun Inn Fukushima Nishi IC

Address
3,0 mi
20-1, Kineshimizu, Narikawa
960-1108 Fukushima
Japan

Time Information

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


The Hotel Ogame

Address
3,9 mi
7 3, SAKAEMACHI, FUKUSHIMA SHI, FUKUSHIMA, 960 8031, JAPAN.
9608031 Fukushima Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Fukushima-eki Higashi-guchi No.2

Address
4,1 mi
2-14 Sakae-machi
960-8031 Fukushima-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Fukushima-eki Higashi-guchi No.1

Address
4,0 mi
2-12 Sakae-machi
960-8031 Fukushima-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Fukushima-eki Nishi-guchi

Address
3,9 mi
4-4 Mikawa minami-machi
960-8053 Fukushima-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


APA Hotel Fukushima Ekimae

Address
3,8 mi
8-20 Otamachi
960-8068 Fukushima-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Tatsumiya (Fukushima)

Address
3,8 mi
5 1, SAKAEMACHI, FUKUSHIMA SHI, FUKUSHIMA, 960 8031, JAPAN.
9608031 Fukushima Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Mille Nuits Fukushima

Address
3,9 mi
11 10, SAKAEMACHI, FUKUSHIMA SHI, FUKUSHIMA, 960 8031, JAPAN.
9608031 Fukushima Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Silk Hotel(Fukushima)

Address
3,9 mi
12 3, SAKAEMACHI, FUKUSHIMA SHI, FUKUSHIMA, 960 8031, JAPAN.
9608031 Fukushima Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Sunroute Fukushima

Address
3,7 mi
2 6, NAKAMACHI, , FUKUSHIMA SHI, FUKUSHIMA, 960 8043, JAPAN.
9608043 Fukushima-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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

福島市の放射線測定(堀川町・渡利) Fukushima-City Radiation 20110602

Published: June 04, 2011
Length: 59:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: lizardonkan

文部科学省及び米国DOEによる航空機モニタリングの結果 http://www.mext.go.jp/component/a_menu/other/detail/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2011/05/06/1305820_20110506.pdf...


福島交通飯坂線 沿線走行(全線) Fukushima Iizaka Line (Full Line)

Published: July 19, 2011
Length: 28:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: LikeableRodent

English translation below Japanese 9.2km ・ 23分 福島県福島市にある通勤・通学の福島交通飯坂線の全線(福島駅ー飯坂温泉駅)を撮影しました。 走行映像...


Sakura Road 2 in Fukushima 2011

Published: April 24, 2011
Length: 07:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RS000011

Fukushima city's "Arakawa Sakura Tsutumi Park" and "Matsukawa Park" is beautiful Sakura road. Rock Ver. After the Japan earthquake and Tsunami, 60km away from Fukushima nuclear power plant.


Pilgrimage to Mt.Shinobu(信夫三山暁まいり)

Published: July 31, 2013
Length: 09:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mercy K

"Shinobu Sanzan Akatsuki Mairi" is one of the most famous festivals in Fukushima city,and is held every February. It has a long history(from Edo period)...about 300 years. Sound of trumpet...


76.96μSv/h 福島市渡利 阿武隈川への排水路泥 201206 川で何がおきているのか

Published: June 23, 2012
Length: 35:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Birdhairjp

拡散希望、 このビデオの コピー, 引用, いかなるご使用もOKです。----- 2012年6月23日 福島県 福島市 の 阿武隈川 の河原 で放射線量を測定し...


Peter SHOOTO match, Fukushima Free Fight 2007, Round 2

Published: July 19, 2010
Length: 40:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pdellorto

Round 2 of my match at the Fukushima Free Fight as part of the SHOOTO (修斗) organization. 福島市, 福島県、日本 My opponent is Mr. Sugii of Team ZELUS from Kashiwazaki, Niigata...


「FUKUSHiMA iNCIDENT」 第二弾CM ver2

Published: February 14, 2015
Length: 31:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: YAHN Kawamoto

2014年公開を予定していた第二弾が、ようやく2015年春に向け公開を計画中。 現地レポート 今関あきよし、ヤン・カワモト、増井公二 昨年の春に...


福島交通7000系 福島駅発車 Fukushima 7000 series EMU

Published: September 25, 2014
Length: 57:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

車体の青帯をピンク帯に変更した「花ももラッピング電車」の飯坂温泉行きが出発する。 Fukushima Kōtsū Iizaka Lines commuter train will depart from Fukushima...


THE NIGHT PIRATES Live at Fukushima COM-COM

Published: December 25, 2013
Length: 47:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: fukushima141

2013 青春エムンドライブ Vol.6 in こむこむ (福島市) THE NIGHT PIRATES Ryu (vocal) Shinov (Bass) Shiro (Guitar) KAZZ (Drum) Faker Muramatsu Special guest artist...


Fukushima Nuclear Accident 福島・JR福島駅の放射線測定20130810

Published: August 11, 2013
Length: 00:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hirocyan


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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.

Matsukawa derailment

The Matsukawa derailment happened on August 17, 1949 when a passenger train hauled by a JNR Class C51 steam locomotive (C51 133) derailed and overturned between Kanayagawa and Matsukawa stations on the Tōhoku Main Line in Japan, killing three crew members. It was reported that the tracks had been sabotaged, which the government blamed on the Japanese Communist Party and the Japan National Railway Union.

Located at 37.6664, 140.475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway accidents in Japan, Railway accidents in 1949, Murder in 1949, Terrorist incidents on railway systems, Unsolved murders in Japan, 1949 in Japan, Terrorist incidents in the 1940s, Rail transport in Fukushima Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line

Fukushima University

, abbreviated to Fukudai, is a national university in Japan. The main campus is located in Kanayagawa, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture.

Located at 37.6836, 140.456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Japanese national universities, Universities and colleges in Fukushima Prefecture, 1949 establishments in Japan, Educational institutions established in 1949

Fukushima Medical University

Fukushima Medical University is a public university located in Fukushima, Fukushima, Japan. The predecessor of the school was Fukushima Woman's Medical School, and was established in 1944. It was chartered as a university in 1950.

Located at 37.6893, 140.47 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1944, Japanese public universities, Universities and colleges in Fukushima Prefecture, Schools of medicine in Japan

Kanayagawa Station

Kanayagawa Station is a train station in Fukushima, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.6806, 140.452 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukushima Prefecture

Minami-Fukushima Station

Minami-Fukushima Station is a train station in Fukushima, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.7235, 140.456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukushima Prefecture

capture of the webcam ふくしま: Fukushima − Yanaizu School

ふくしま: Fukushima − Yanaizu School, ふくしま (source)

capture of the webcam ふくしま: Fukushima − Yanaizu Power Station

ふくしま: Fukushima − Yanaizu Power Station, ふくしま (source)

capture of the webcam ふくしま: Fukushima − Route 49 − Joko

ふくしま: Fukushima − Route 49 − Joko, ふくしま (source)

capture of the webcam ふくしま: Fukushima − Inawashiro

ふくしま: Fukushima − Inawashiro, ふくしま (source)

capture of the webcam ふくしま: Fukushima − Inawashiro

ふくしま: Fukushima − Inawashiro, ふくしま (source)

capture of the webcam ふくしま: Fukushima − Route 49 − Nakurayama

ふくしま: Fukushima − Route 49 − Nakurayama, ふくしま (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Hiraishi, 平石