Destination Guide: Matsumae (Hokkaido, Matsumae-gun) in Japan

Matsumae
in Matsumae-gun of Hokkaido, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 66 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 41.427 and 140.103 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 41° 25' 38" and E 140° 6' 10"
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: 07:41 PM (Sunday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 6:30 am and 4:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -54.281 and -36.509 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Grytviken
References: This place on Wikipedia; 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

Discover Matsumae

Matsumae in Matsumae-gun (Hokkaido) is a city in Japan about 397 mi (or 639 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Matsumae is now 07:41 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Matsumae, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Hakodate Airport in a distance of 44 mi (or 71 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Shirakami-Sanchi in a distance of 66 mi (or 106 km), South.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hokuto, Tsugaru, Goshogawara, Hakodate and Aomori. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature	13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature	6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature	3°C / 37 °F
	4%
Air Humidity	86%
Air Pressure	1010 hPa
Wind Speed	Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Moderate rain

Monday, 18th of November 2024

2°C (36 °F)
-1°C (29 °F)
Snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
-0°C (32 °F)
Light snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

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Exploring Matsumae Castle in Hokkaido 松前城　松前町　北海道

Published: February 12, 2015
Length: 02:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sonomama82

Walking around the castle taking pictures. Just showing what I'm up to on my day off.

北海道　松前城の桜 - Matsumae Castle, Hokkaido, Japan

Published: July 08, 2012
Length: 45:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HealingJapanTV

松前公園の詳細情報や地図はこちら↓ http://www.healing-japan.tv/spot-388.html 以下は、日本全国の著名な桜名所・巨木桜をHD画質でご覧いただけるプ...

松前町の城下通り @北海道松前町 Matsumae Jyoka Street in Matsumae Hokkaido

Published: May 12, 2010
Length: 24:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 北海道ファンマガジン

松前町松前城の下にあるストリートが城下通り。歴史的な外観の建物が並んだ通りで、北海道では数少ない城下町の雰囲気を楽しみながら買物を...

松前城　100名城　北海道 matsumae castle ruins in hokkaido japan

Published: May 19, 2013
Length: 45:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ktToT20110220

matsumae castle ruins in hokkaido japan 100名城日本国北海道松前市日本における最後期の日本式城郭である。戊辰戦争の最末期に蝦夷が島（北海道）の独...

松前公園の桜ライトアップ - 松前町 2013 Matsumae Koen Park Cherry Blossom Light Up

Published: June 01, 2013
Length: 37:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ShirakabaCreate

シラカバクリエイト： http://shirakabacreate.web.fc2.com/ BGM：緑茶の音.

250種1万本　北海道　松前の桜　2003年5月

Published: September 09, 2014
Length: 45:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Katsuyuki Nakamura

松前町の桜は250種1万本以上で、早咲きの冬桜、染井吉野から遅咲きまで1ヶ月程の間、次々と花を咲かせます。「日本さくら名所100選」にも選ばれ...

2013 松前さくらまつり「北海道松前町」

Published: May 16, 2013
Length: 56:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: okuto777

開催日／2013年4月29日（月・祝）～5月19日（日）撮影2013年5月12日※2013年5月26日、網走でエゾヤマ桜が開花、1953年に観測開始以来もっとも遅い開花...

北海道　松前公園（松前城）の桜 [HD]

Published: March 24, 2014
Length: 01:23 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: HealingJapanTV

松前公園の詳細情報や地図はこちら↓ http://www.healing-japan.tv/spot-388.html 松前公園は、松前城の跡地に整備された公園で、主に八重桜が中心の桜...

松前珍遊記Vol.1.wmv

Published: April 06, 2010
Length: 18:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rabbitiida

インターネットラジオスナックラビットから発信しております楽しいラジオを目指してがんばりますどうぞご覧頂、面白かったら皆様におし...

日本100名城巡り54　№03松前城　2012/08/14

Published: November 04, 2012
Length: 57:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: shimodataf

2012年8月14日(火)、松前城(北海道松前町)を訪れました。初めての訪城です。映像は、城下通り→天神坂門→搦手二ノ門→松前城資料館(スタンプ設...

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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.

Matsumae Castle

Matsumae Castle is a castle located in Matsumae in Hokkaidō, Japan. It was the home of the Matsumae Han. It is perhaps the only traditional style Edo period castle in Hokkaidō.

Located at 41.4298, 140.108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Hokkaido, Matsumae clan

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Fukuyama, Hukuyama, Matsumae

Matsumae in Hokkaido
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Matsumae
in Matsumae-gun of Hokkaido, Japan

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