Shimodate
in Chikusei-shi of Ibaraki, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.300 and 139.983 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 17' 59" and E 139° 59' 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: 08:04 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:23 am and 4:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.079 and -48.632 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ferrugem
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 Shimodate

Shimodate in Chikusei-shi (Ibaraki) with it's 63,666 habitants is a city located in Japan about 45 mi (or 73 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shimodate is now 08:04 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Shimodate, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Utsunomiya Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), North-West. 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 37 mi (or 60 km), North-West. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chikusei, Yuki, Shimo-tsuma, Mooka and Sakuragawa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 75%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Shinto

Address
0,4 mi
834, OTSU, CHIKUSEI SHI, IBARAKI, 308 0041, JAPAN.
3080041 Chikusei Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel New Tsutaya

Address
0,4 mi
907 1, OTSU, CHIKUSEI SHI, IBARAKI, 308 0041, JAPAN.
3080041 Chikusei Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Route Inn Shimodate

Address
1,2 mi
360 1, NISHIYAGAI, CHIKUSEI SHI, IBARAKI, 308 0054, JAPAN.
3080054 Joso
Japan

Time Information

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


Heisei Hotel

Address
3,9 mi
160 8 Isayama, Chikusei, Ibaraki, 308 0856, Japan.
3080856 筑西市
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Hashimoto Ryokan (Tochigi)

Address
5,3 mi
844, KUGETA, MOKA SHI, TOCHIGI, 321 4521, JAPAN.
3214521 真岡市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

SHERBET / 水

Published: August 01, 2008
Length: 29:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: SEPARADOS4

SHERBET / アルバム「セキララ」より。ブランキージェットシティ。BLANKEY JET CITY。浅井健一ソロユニット。 アメーバブログ書いてます('ω')ノ 【naoki-...


GC biohazard4 mercenaries HUNK Village 1st bonus 33kills×3(Ganados only)

Published: December 26, 2008
Length: 19:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PHI7710

HUNKで205000を目指してやっていたパターンです。しかし最低ラインのガナードのみで34キルにはととかず・・・2つ目のパターンでは2セット目の...


Japan Trip Odaiba

Published: March 08, 2008
Length: 01:53 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Melissa Hightower

A cool little display in Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan.


SPEEDWAYのダンシング・ライダーです

Published: March 17, 2010
Length: 27:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: udnetwork2009

SPEEDWAYは月光仮面の曲をロック調にカバーしたことで 有名ですが、そのシングル曲のB面の曲です。


tedutu fire work in mishima shrine

Published: August 17, 2008
Length: 39:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: groundkahn

This is event in mishima shrine festival. They was pafomamance by the firework on their sholder. This fire work made from bamboo and rope from strow.


Silent Hill - The Arcade (Level 2)

Published: August 25, 2008
Length: 09:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pogue666

I am the hugest Silent Hill fan. Found this in a Japanese arcade. This game just blew me away. Thisis the 2nd level of a super cool Silent Hill Game.


Patois 101(PST)

Published: January 24, 2012
Length: 00:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MrJuniah

MrJuniah's A.K.A. Delavaga.


Rotating World

Published: October 16, 2008
Length: 53:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Peter Morrison

Millions of LEDs make up the globe.


[FHD]真岡鐵道 下館→真岡 Cabview of Mohka railway Shimodate to Mohka

Published: December 15, 2013
Length: 15:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

真岡鐵道 下館→真岡 前面展望 Cabview of Mohka railway Shimodate to Mohka.


関東鉄道キハ2400(2401) 下館ゆき・真岡鐵道モオカ14形(14-5) 茂木ゆき@下館

Published: February 14, 2015
Length: 42:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HQKQ

The approaching car is Kanto railway series DC2400. This is the Joso line, local train Shimodate. The departing train is Moka railway series DC14. This is the Moka line train for Motegi. Taken...


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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.

Ōtagō Station

Ōtagō Station is a train station in Chikusei, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.2782, 139.96 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture

Shimodate Station

Shimodate Station is a railway station in Chikusei, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.3037, 139.978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture

Shimodate-Nikōmae Station

Shimodate-Nikōmae Station is a train station in Chikusei, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.3192, 139.972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture

Orimoto Station

Orimoto Station is a train station in Chikusei, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.3405, 139.971 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Simodate, Shimodate