Kamaishi
in Kamaishi-shi of Iwate, Japan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.277 and 141.868 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 16' 36" and E 141° 52' 4"
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: 12:56 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:23 am and 4:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-54.281 and -36.509 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Grytviken
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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 Kamaishi

Kamaishi in Kamaishi-shi (Iwate) with it's 43,107 citizens is a place in Japan about 275 mi (or 443 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Kamaishi is now 12:56 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Kamaishi. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 41 mi (or 65 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land in a distance of 45 mi (or 72 km), South-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: Ofunato, Tono, Rikuzentakata, Miyako and Kesennuma. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 16% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Sunroute Kamaishi

Address
0,8 mi
2 3 3, OMACHI, KAMAISHI SHI, IWATE, 026 0024, JAPAN.
260024 Sanriku Coast
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Hamabeno Ryouriyado Houraikan

Address
4,0 mi
Usunomai-cho 20-93-18
026-0301 Kamaishi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Route Inn Kamaishi

Address
0,8 mi
2 5 17, O machi, Kamaishi city, Iwate 026 0024, Japan.
260024 Kamaishi 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.

Tsunami at Kamaishi port, Iwate Prefecture

Published: March 13, 2012
Length: 59:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: clancy688

The 311 Tsunami at Kamaishi port in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Notes: This video is somehow unique, since it shows the actual comings and goings of the tsunami and not just the arrival of the...


津波後の釜石湾.wmv After tsunami Bay of Kamaishi in Iwate pref.

Published: July 08, 2011
Length: 10:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 2405tw

2011.6.28 岩手県釜石市。15~6年ぶりに伺いました、復旧復興が進み、ここから見る限りではとても津波が襲ったとは思えませんが、街の中はひ...


Kamaishi Ramen Legacy Lives On!

Published: September 13, 2012
Length: 11:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

A distinctive fast-cooking ramen came to be in this steel town with time-pressed workers. Kamaishi was slammed by the tsunami last year, wiping out many of the restaurants that served it. But...


Kamaishi, Japan. Passing a Pachinko Parlor.

Published: November 30, 2007
Length: 30:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hikikomori

Uploaded for http://passingby.net/


東日本大震災・復興状況 釜石市(部分) 災害復旧工事区間

Published: April 07, 2012
Length: 09:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: masanoriwai

矢ノ浦橋→新浜町 March 15, 2012 Yanoura Bridge - Niihama-cyo Kamaishi City Iwate Prefecture (Earthquake & Tsunami stricken area.)


岩手県釜石高校「釜高祭」復興支援あこーすてぃく・らいぶ 予告編

Published: September 02, 2011
Length: 11:00 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Manabu Murashita

"High School Cultural Festival Kamaishi"Link 〜 bonds. 岩手県釜石高校「釜高祭」復興支援あこーすてぃく・らいぶ On Air 2011/09/03 JP 23:00 http://ustre.am/CmBk.


釜石線 C58239 SL銀河 釜石駅の転車台2本撮り Turntable Steam Locomotive

Published: August 11, 2014
Length: 56:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: caruze67

2014年7月14日撮影 今年の春に営業運転デビューし釜石線で活躍中の蒸気機関車C58239「SL銀河」の回転台(ターンテーブル)での方向転換作業をそれぞ...


[VM0311G]_140502_岩手県釜石市07_震災04年目_水海海岸_鳥谷坂トンネル_釜石漁港_小縄崎_釜石港

Published: February 01, 2015
Length: 29:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SenbaMasaki

直前区間(Prev.): [VM0311F] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HLU_DDqxVc&list=PL3XG6QTilWq2EXh2NwUwhOykBcpl_tqfd&index=121 直後区間(Next): [VM0311H] ...


三陸鉄道 全線運行再開 下り 南リアス線 車窓(後編) 吉浜駅~釜石駅 View of the train

Published: May 18, 2014
Length: 36:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: caruze67

2014年4月8日撮影 2011年3月11日東日本大震災が発生し三陸沿岸を走るこの三陸鉄道南リアス線も甚大な被害を受けました。復旧工事を進められていた...


震災前と現在の釜石市の町並みを比較動画(平成24年11月16日)

Published: November 19, 2012
Length: 18:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 小田コウ

釜石駅前付近から大町経由、釜石市役所付近まで□ 平成24年11月16日に釜石市から浪板まで自動車で行ってきました。 ドライブレコーダー(車...


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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.

Kamaishi, Iwate

Kamaishi, Iwate is a small, historic city located on the Sanriku rias coast of Iwate, Japan. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 41,022 and a density of 92.9 persons per km². The total area is 441.42 km². It is famous in modern times for its steel production and most recently for its promotion of eco-tourism. Fishing and shellfish production are also important economic activities.

Located at 39.2754, 141.888 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in Iwate Prefecture, Port settlements in Japan, Populated coastal places in Japan

Kamaishi Station

Kamaishi Station is a railway station in Kamaishi, Iwate, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and the Sanriku Railway.

Located at 39.2733, 141.873 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Yamada Line

Kosano Station

Kosano Station is a train station in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 39.2647, 141.837 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

Ryōishi Station

Ryōishi Station is a train station in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 39.3081, 141.889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kamaischi, Kamaishi, كامايشي, Kamaiši, کاماایشی، ایواته, 釜石市, 釜石, 가마이시 시, Kamaišis, Kamaisi-chhī, Камаиси, Камаиши, Kamaisyi, Камаїсі