Muronechō-orikabe
in Ichinoseki-shi of Iwate, Japan

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Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.926 and 141.463 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 55' 33" and E 141° 27' 46"
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: 05:30 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:17 am and 4:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pinhal
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 Muronechō-orikabe

Muronechō-orikabe in Ichinoseki-shi (Iwate) is a city located in Japan about 244 mi (or 392 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Muronechō-orikabe is now 05:30 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Muronechō-orikabe. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 39 mi (or 63 km), North-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 Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), West.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kesennuma, Rikuzentakata, Ofunato, Ichinoseki and Oshu. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

17°C (62 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

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3 Months after Tsunami in Japan

Published: January 14, 2012
Length: 36:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: imaikawanakajima

This video was taken on 11 June, i.e., just 3 months after the earthquake on 11 March, 2011.


東日本大震災・復興状況 気仙沼市-2

Published: March 28, 2015
Length: 05:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: masanoriwai

JR気仙沼駅→気仙沼市役所→魚市場前→気仙沼港フェリーターミナル January 10, 2015 JR Kesennuma Station - City Hall - Uoichiba Mae - Ferry Terminal.


気仙沼と大島の景色 そして被災地 - Kesennuma, distressed area

Published: January 27, 2013
Length: 49:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: keisukenjapon

気仙沼のエースポートからフェリーで気仙沼大島に向かいます。気仙沼湾のすばらしい景色、そして今も傷跡が残る市内を見ていきます。 http://ww...


Large Tsunami in Kesennuma Bay after Japan Earthquake,2011

Published: June 16, 2012
Length: 13:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JUNPEISATO

Large Tsunami in Kesennuma Bay,16:30-17:50,march 11.2011.The ebb tide of Tsunami.The tsunami before the first wave would come, the level of seawater dropped 2.5m approximately. There was an.


三陸映画祭in気仙沼2012PR動画

Published: September 20, 2012
Length: 01:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tsutommazda

2012年10月5(金)、6(土)、7(日)の三日間、東日本大震災の被災地気仙沼で震災後初めて映画祭が開催されます。既存のホールに加え、被災した建物を...


2011/7/4早朝・宮城県気仙沼市

Published: July 08, 2011
Length: 21:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BJR0707

謹んで震災のお見舞いを申し上げます。 7/4現在・宮城県気仙沼市、気仙沼南駅周辺の様子です。 埼玉より物資支援を行った際に、 震災よりほ...


Festa de Natal em Kesennuma 2012

Published: December 08, 2012
Length: 10:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Evamper

Festa de Natal realizado para os moradores que foram afetados pelo tsunami de 11 de março.


Tsunami-hit Kesennuma, Japan's Makers' Exchange

Published: June 20, 2013
Length: 48:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

Non-profits support burgeoning maker communities in tsunami-stricken areas Tōhoku Revival Calendar article: http://en.re-tohoku.jp/?p=11713.


Vlog 3 : Recap on my crazy last 2 months in Kesennuma

Published: October 16, 2012
Length: 26:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Pierre-Adrien Gauthier-Marcil

I've been lazy for the last 2 months, I'm back with a recap video of the last months events in my new life in Japan. I hope you enjoy. I'll be posting more often now that I'm stuck under my...


手をつなぐ育成会 地域福祉フォーラムin気仙沼 岡部 信彦氏

Published: February 25, 2015
Length: 35:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 一般社団法人ステージパス

平成26年度 地域福祉フォーラムin気仙沼 講師の岡部 信彦 氏の講演内容です。 「地域に根ざした障害福祉サービスの実践」について 宮城県...


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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.

Niitsuki Station

Niitsuki Station is a train station located on the JR Ōfunato Line in Ichinoseki, Iwate, Japan. It is a 'ghost station', with no staff assigned to it.

Located at 38.9157, 141.489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Ōfunato Line, Railway stations opened in 1929

Orikabe Station

Orikabe Station is a train station located on the JR Ōfunato Line in Ichinoseki, Iwate, Japan. It was the eastern terminus of the Ōfunato Line for a short period from September 2, 1928 until July 30, 1929. It is now a 'ghost station', with no staff assigned to it.

Located at 38.9396, 141.452 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Ōfunato Line

Yagoshi Station

Yagoshi Station is a train station located on the JR Ōfunato Line in Ichinoseki, Iwate, Japan. It is a 'ghost station', with no staff assigned to it.

Located at 38.9352, 141.429 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Ōfunato Line, Railway stations opened in 1928

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Muronechō-orikabe, 室根町折壁