Shimonogami
in Futaba-gun of Fukushima-ken, Japan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.406 and 140.973 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 24' 23" and E 140° 58' 23"
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: 12:44 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:15 am and 4:25 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

Delve into Shimonogami

Shimonogami in Futaba-gun (Fukushima-ken) is a town located in Japan about 138 mi (or 223 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Time in Shimonogami is now 12:44 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Shimonogami, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Fukushima Airport in a distance of 32 mi (or 52 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Shrines and Temples of Nikko in a distance of 88 mi (or 141 km), South-West.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Minami-Soma, Iwaki, Tamura, Soma and Nihommatsu. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 77%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

16°C (60 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

21°C (69 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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

144μSv/h 浪江町小野田 路上ホコリに直置きで 2013年9月

Published: September 29, 2013
Length: 41:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Birdhairjp

2013年9月28日 福島県 浪江町 小野田地区で放射線量を測定した。 草地の空間線量(胸の高さ)は エステー化学製エアカウンターで8.26マイクロシ...


125μSv/h 浪江町小野田 路上ホコリに直置きで 2014年4月

Published: April 28, 2014
Length: 14:11 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Birdhairjp

2014年4月26日 福島県 浪江町 小野田地区で放射線量を測定した。 草地の空間線量(胸の高さ)は 住所表示のある電柱近くで5.22マイクロシーベル...


Fukushima Disaster TEPCO Report on Installation of Cover Reactor Unit 1 (In Japanese) 28 Oct. 11

Published: October 28, 2011
Length: 18:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: alphaspheric

A short documentary on the creation of the cover (KIMONO) for reactor unit 1. In Japanese - English Translation up in a few days. Detailed Report from start of project found here : http://www.y...


Movie of Fukushima Daiichi NPP taken from T-Hawk #2 福島第1原発T-Hawkから-2

Published: April 17, 2011
Length: 48:17 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: sibuta98

April 16, 2011 福島第一 T-HAWKからの動画 FUKUSHIMA DAICHI NUCLEAR POWER PLANT MOVIE.


よくわかる放射能汚染Vol.3後編[TVではあまり(ry]

Published: July 06, 2011
Length: 44:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: kaiendc

2011年3月11日の東日本大震災後の原発事故による放射能汚染について、小中学生向けに、ざっくり講義形式でまとめました。大人でも楽しめるよ...


Fukushima Disaster Radiation Survey and Cleaning Ground Floor Reactor Unit 3 16 Nov. 11

Published: November 17, 2011
Length: 35:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: alphaspheric

TEPCO Video of the radiation Survey and Cleaning on the ground floor reactor Unit 3. Max radiation count 1300 mSv/h. The radiation hits can be clearly seen on the camera ccd of the robot.


Unit 3, Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (Shooting: November 19)

Published: November 23, 2011
Length: 01:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: amorphousnews

After wiping work of rails for the equipment hatch, the Pressure Containment Vessel.


NEW Fukushima Disaster TEPCO Video Top Floor Reactor Unit 1 - 8 Oct.2011

Published: October 09, 2011
Length: 06:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: alphaspheric

Detailed view of the top floor (roof) of reactor unit 1.


Fukushima Disaster Design, Manufacture and Installation of Cover (KIMONO) Reactor Unit 1

Published: June 28, 2011
Length: 52:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: alphaspheric

A short documentary on the creation of the cover for reactor unit 1. Operation KIMONO is expected to start on the 27 June 2011. The 3 raw videos and multiple images supplied by TEPCO were...


福島原発投入へ 日本製ロボットQuince(クインス)

Published: April 24, 2011
Length: 04:33 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Unkodemasu

Quince(クインス)は建物内部の状況を立体的な映像データに再現する機能がある。 千葉工業大学や東北大学などの研究グループが災害対策用の汎...


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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.

Futaba District, Fukushima

Futaba District, Fukushima is a district located in Fukushima, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 75,220 and a density of 86.95 persons per km². The total area is 865.12 km².

Located at 37.4472, 141.006 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts in Fukushima Prefecture

Yonomori Station

Yonomori Station is a JR East railway station located in Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.3659, 140.992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukushima Prefecture, Jōban Line, Railway stations opened in 1921

Ōno Station (Fukushima)

Ōno Station is a JR East railway station located in Ōkuma, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.4094, 140.984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway stations in Fukushima Prefecture, Jōban Line, Railway stations opened in 1904


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shimonogami, Shimo-nogami, 下野上