Shimo-ishizaki
in Higashiibaraki-gun of Ibaraki, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.290 and 140.513 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 17' 23" and E 140° 30' 48"
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: 02:14 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:15 am and 4:29 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 Shimo-ishizaki

Shimo-ishizaki in Higashiibaraki-gun (Ibaraki) is a city located in Japan about 62 mi (or 100 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shimo-ishizaki is now 02:14 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Shimo-ishizaki, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Hyakuri Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 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 59 mi (or 95 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: Mito, Hitachi-Naka, Omitama, Hokota and Hitachi-ota. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 15th of November 2024

17°C (62 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Resort Oarai Matsumoto

Address
2,9 mi
64 83, ONUKICHO, OARAI MACHI HIGASHIIBARAKI GUN, IBARAKI, 311 1311, JAPAN.
3111311 Higashiibaraki Gun Oarai Machi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Oarai Hotel

Address
4,4 mi
6881, Isohama cho, Oarai machi, Higashiibaraki gun, Ibaraki 311 1301, Japan.
3111301 Isohama-Cho,Oarai-Machi,Higashiibaraki-Gun
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Oarai Onsen Kanpo no Yado Oarai

Address
5,2 mi
7986 2, ISOHAMACHO, OARAI MACHI HIGASHIIBARAKI GUN, IBARAKI, 311 1301, JAPAN.
3111301 Higashiibaraki Gun Oarai Machi
Japan

Time Information

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


APA Hotel Mito Ekimae

Address
5,8 mi
1-1-6 Sakuragawa
310-0801 Mito-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Mito-eki Minami-guchi

Address
5,7 mi
2-3-40 Sakuragawa
310-0801 Mito-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Hinoji Ryokan

Address
4,5 mi
6879 6, ISOHAMACHO, OARAI MACHI HIGASHIIBARAKI GUN, IBARAKI, 311 1301, JAPAN.
3111301 Higashiibaraki Gun Oarai Machi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Oarai Seaside Hotel

Address
4,5 mi
6881, ISOHAMACHO, OARAI MACHI HIGASHIIBARAKI GUN, IBARAKI, 311 1301, JAPAN.
3111301 Higashiibaraki Gun Oarai Machi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Ryokan Kurumiya

Address
4,2 mi
605 61, TSUKURIYA, HOKOTA SHI, IBARAKI, 311 1415, JAPAN.
3111415 Hokota Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Sakanaya Honten

Address
3,8 mi
715, ISOHAMACHO, OARAI MACHI HIGASHIIBARAKI GUN, IBARAKI, 311 1301, JAPAN.
3111301 Isohama-Cho,Oarai-Machi,Higashiibaraki-Gun
Japan

Time Information

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


Anbaiya

Address
3,9 mi
492 1, Isohama cho, Oarai machi, Higashi Ibaraki gun, Ibaraki 311 1301, Japan.
3111301 東茨城郡 大洗町
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Published: June 19, 2012
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Rating: 3 of 5
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Lightning Strike, Mito, Ibaraki, Japan

Published: July 26, 2010
Length: 00:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Damiensvideos666

A lightning strike less than a mile from my apartment in Mito.


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Published: November 18, 2013
Length: 29:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: coza4

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Published: September 07, 2013
Length: 41:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Length: 26:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: November 18, 2013
Length: 27:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: February 01, 2014
Length: 51:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: freaksquirrel

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Published: July 23, 2011
Length: 56:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: coza4

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Published: November 18, 2013
Length: 31:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: October 05, 2011
Length: 16:47 min
Rating: 3 of 5
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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.

HTTR

The high temperature test reactor (HTTR) is a graphite-moderated gas-cooled research reactor in Oarai, Ibaraki, Japan operated by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency. It uses long hexagonal fuel assemblies, unlike the competing pebble bed reactor designs. HTTR first reached its full design power of 30 MW (thermal) in 1999. Other tests have shown that the core can reach temperatures sufficient for hydrogen production.

Located at 36.2663, 140.547 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Graphite moderated reactors

Jōyō (nuclear reactor)

Jōyō is a test sodium-cooled fast reactor located in Ōarai, Ibaraki, Japan, operated by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency. The name comes from the previous country name of the area around Ibaraki. It was made with the purpose of doing tests on and advancing the development of that type of reactor. It also does tests with the nuclear fuel as well as activation experiments. The reactor has gone through 3 different core changes.

Located at 36.268, 140.554 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Nuclear research reactors, Liquid metal fast reactors, Buildings and structures in Ibaraki Prefecture

Hinuma Station

Hinuma Station is a train station in Hokota, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.2661, 140.527 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture