Suwa
in Hitachi-shi of Ibaraki, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.567 and 140.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 34' 0" and E 140° 37' 59"
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: 08:05 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:15 am and 4:28 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

Discover Suwa

Suwa in Hitachi-shi (Ibaraki) is a place in Japan about 80 mi (or 129 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Suwa is now 08:05 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Suwa, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Hyakuri Airport in a distance of 29 mi (or 47 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Shrines and Temples of Nikko in a distance of 58 mi (or 93 km), West. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hitachi, Hitachi-ota, Takahagi, Hitachi-Naka and Hitachiomiya. 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 / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 81% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 15th of November 2024

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

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

19°C (67 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Kuji Sanpia Hitachi

Address
5,1 mi
6-1 Minatocho
3191223 Hitachi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 03:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Ryokan Sukaya(Ibaraki)

Address
5,0 mi
3 3 17, Kuji cho, Hitachi city, Ibaraki 319 1222, Japan.
3191222 日立市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 09:30 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Hotel Naganoya

Address
1,8 mi
3 28 8, KAWARAGOCHO, HITACHI SHI, IBARAKI, 316 0005, JAPAN.
3160005 Hitachi Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 09:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Hitachi Ekimae

Address
2,3 mi
1-3-5 Saiwai-cho
317-0073 Hitachi-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Wing International Hitachi

Address
2,3 mi
1-5-12 Saiwai-chou Hitachi-city Ibaraki, Ibaraki
317-0073 Hitachi-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Terrace the Square Hitachi

Address
2,2 mi
1 20 3, SAIWAICHO, HITACHI SHI, IBARAKI, 317 0073, JAPAN.
3170073 Hitachi Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Tenchikaku

Address
2,1 mi
2 6 13, ASAHICHO, HITACHI SHI, IBARAKI, 317 0074, JAPAN.
3170074 Hitachi Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Businesshotel Raparo

Address
3,9 mi
1 16 11, OMIKACHO, HITACHI SHI, IBARAKI, 319 1221, JAPAN.
3191221 Hitachi Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Businesshotel Omika

Address
3,9 mi
1 17 15, OMIKACHO, HITACHI SHI, IBARAKI, 319 1221, JAPAN.
3191221 Hitachi Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Business Hotel Sankoen

Address
0,7 mi
1 2 14, SAKURAGAWACHO, HITACHI SHI, IBARAKI, 316 0002, JAPAN.
3160002 Hitachi Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

JR日立駅舎はスケスケでステキな場所でした  ~Hitachi Station was a nice place~

Published: February 04, 2015
Length: 30:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kng O

茨城県の国道6号線ひたちバイパスを通る際に、いつも気になっていた日立駅に立ち寄りました。 駅舎は遠目にもガラス張りでスバラシイ建物で...


茨城キリスト教学園中学校コーラス部 Hitachi Starlight Illumination 2014点灯式

Published: November 25, 2014
Length: 23:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: icjhich

茨城キリスト教学園中学校コーラス部が日立シビックセンターのイルミネーション点灯式で演奏した様子です。


Short Timelapse - Starry Sky in Hitachi City Japan

Published: February 23, 2014
Length: 35:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ngym415

Feb. 18, 2014 / Hitachi Japan / taken by Sony NEX-6 with Timelapse Playmemories Camera Apps.


Cherry Blossom Festival in Hitachi | 日立さくらまつり

Published: April 05, 2015
Length: 11:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dheon Mark

It was cold and cloudy all day but I had a blast.


20130813 - Time-lapse movie in Hitachi city, Japan (using the Raspberry Pi Camera module)

Published: August 14, 2013
Length: 28:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: qw tnk

20130813 - Time-lapse in Hitachi city, Japan (using the Raspberry Pi Camera module) 日立市での微速撮影。


Hitachi-Furyumono I

Published: April 14, 2013
Length: 06:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: I'm like Nana

The highlight of the Hitachi Sakura Matsuri is "Hitachi-Furyumono". It is a huge float designated by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Its height is 15 meters and its weight is 5 tons!...


Hitachi-Furyumono III

Published: April 14, 2013
Length: 04:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: I'm like Nana

The highlight of the Hitachi Sakura Matsuri is "Hitachi-Furyumono". It is a huge float designated by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Its height is 15 meters and its weight is 5 tons!...


Firework Festival / Kawarago Beach, Hitachi, Japan

Published: August 03, 2008
Length: 13:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 99yearsold

2008 8/2 河原子海上花火大会、茨城県日立市.


Nov.2011 常磐線下り415系日立→大津港前面展望 Joban Line Cabview Hitachi to Otsuko

Published: December 03, 2011
Length: 08:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jeaen

本動画は常磐線下り普通列車日立→大津港の前面展望です。2011年11月撮影。 Joban Line going Hitachi to Otsuko(Ibaraki pref.Japan) 本動画は私が撮影した電車...


平成24年神峰神社大祭禮奉納 日立風流物

Published: September 21, 2012
Length: 41:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HIRENZYAKU

平成24年茨城県日立市にて、7年に一度の神峰神社大祭禮で奉納された日立風流物です 大きな舞台で、花咲爺の撒く灰や射落される扇の的まで細か...


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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.

Hitachi-Taga Station

Hitachi-Taga Station is a railway station in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.552, 140.633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture

Hitachi Station

Hitachi Station is a railway station in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.5902, 140.662 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture

Hitachi Athletic Stadium

Hitachi Athletic Stadium is an athletic stadium in Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan.

Located at 36.5757, 140.649 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Japan, Sports venues in Ibaraki Prefecture