Shirafu
in Matsumae-gun of Hokkaido, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.467 and 140.250 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 28' 0" and E 140° 15' 0"
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: 07:29 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:30 am and 4:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-54.281 and -36.509 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Grytviken
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

Discover Shirafu

Shirafu in Matsumae-gun (Hokkaido) is a town in Japan about 400 mi (or 644 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Shirafu is now 07:29 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Shirafu, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Hakodate Airport in a distance of 36 mi (or 58 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 69 mi (or 111 km), South.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hokuto, Hakodate, Tsugaru, Goshogawara 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
Chance of rainfall 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

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

【青函トンネル前面展望】789系 特急スーパー白鳥八戸ゆき@海峡線・吉岡海底通過

Published: January 07, 2014
Length: 20:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HQKQ

今は安全上の都合で前面展望スペースには入れません。保線員が使うワイパーで遊べました。 This movie shows the front view of JR Hokkaido Kaikyo line around...


789系特急スーパー白鳥30号 吉岡海底駅通過の車窓・車内

Published: July 12, 2011
Length: 57:29 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Jeaen

JR北海道789系特急スーパー白鳥30号上り新青森行き、吉岡海底駅通過時の進行方向右側車窓・車内・ドア上案内LEDの様子です。ちょうどワゴン車内...


松前神楽(北海道福島町)

Published: November 01, 2011
Length: 42:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 東北文化財映像研究所ライブラリー映像館


松前線 冬の福島町の車窓(福島峠付近~白符手前)

Published: April 13, 2010
Length: 07:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tomiyakaratomikawa

元横綱、千代の山と千代の富士を輩出した街 福島町。廃線になる直前の映像です。渡島福島駅では福島町あるいは松前町の幼稚園児でしょうか...


松前線 冬の福島町の車窓パート2 白符~白神トンネル

Published: April 15, 2010
Length: 16:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: tomiyakaratomikawa

北海道、道南の福島町。63.01.31に廃止された松前線、今回は福島と白符の中間のトンネル過ぎから白神トンネルまでの車窓風景です。


真冬の松前線下り 渡島大沢~松前の車窓

Published: March 02, 2010
Length: 53:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tomiyakaratomikawa

S63.1.31で廃止された松前線、渡島大沢到着~終点松前まで。22年前の映像ですのであしからず。切土が多いため土手がたくさん映ってます。松前...


[V0094] 020805 北海道道532号の行き止まりから国道228号松前街道で北海道最南端の白神岬を通り鴎島へ Japanese country roads; Shirakami-misaki

Published: September 07, 2008
Length: 01:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: SenbaMasaki

動画開始地点: 地図拡大表示の中心点 (RECORDING START POINT): Center point of this map http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCP&cp=41.507601~140.341619&style...


北海道福島町森林公園の眺望

Published: August 07, 2012
Length: 37:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FukushimaKankou

北海道福島町にはおおきく「ふくしま」という文字が書かれた山があります。 そこは森林公園と呼ばれ、毎年7月末~8月頭にかけてヤマユリが咲...


松前線 松前行き前面展望

Published: March 21, 2010
Length: 22:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tomiyakaratomikawa

1988年に廃止になった松前線 松前行き前面展望 白神トンネル抜けたところから終着アナウンスまで。トンネルでは1983年、日本海中部地震での被...


奴行列(福島大神宮例大祭・月崎神社)

Published: September 19, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: FukushimaKankou

北海道福島町に伝わる郷土芸能「奴行列」 大名行列は、1574年が頃が起源とされ、1897年(明治30年)には、現在のような形態で行われています。...


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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.

Fukushima, Hokkaido

Fukushima, Hokkaido is a town located in Matsumae District, Oshima, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of September 2012, the town has an estimated population of 4,970 and a density of 26.74 persons per km². The total area is 187.23 km². Industries in the town include squid fishing and tourism. The main tourist attractions are the Seikan Tunnel Museum and the sumo museum (Yokozuna Chiyonoyama Chiyonofuji Kinenkan).

Located at 41.4667, 140.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Towns in Hokkaido

Hiyama District, Hokkaido

Hiyama District, Hokkaido is a district located in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 21,896 and a density of 19.59 persons per km². The total area is 1,117.57 km².

Located at 41.429, 140.286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts in Hokkaido

Yoshioka-Kaitei Station

Yoshioka-Kaitei Station is a train station within the Seikan Tunnel on the Kaikyo Line in Fukushima, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is operated by Hokkaido Railway Company. The station is located 149.5 metres (490.5 feet) below sea level, making it the deepest underground station in the world.

Located at 41.4418, 140.24 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture, Stations of Hokkaido Railway Company, Tsugaru-Kaikyō Line


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shiratu, Shirafu