Ryōishi
in Kamaishi-shi of Iwate, Japan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.310 and 141.889 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 18' 37" and E 141° 53' 19"
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: 10:19 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:17 am and 4:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-54.281 and -36.509 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Grytviken
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 Ryōishi

Ryōishi in Kamaishi-shi (Iwate) is located in Japan about 278 mi (or 447 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ryōishi is now 10:19 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Ryōishi. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 41 mi (or 66 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 47 mi (or 76 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: Kamaishi, Ofunato, Miyako, Tono and Rikuzentakata. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 13% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
1°C (35 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

5°C (42 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hamabeno Ryouriyado Houraikan

Address
1,4 mi
Usunomai-cho 20-93-18
026-0301 Kamaishi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Sunroute Kamaishi

Address
2,5 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


Hotel Route Inn Kamaishi

Address
2,5 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


White Base Otsuchi

Address
5,0 mi
1 197, Kirikiri, Otsuchi cho, Kamihei gun, Iwate 028 1101, Japan.
281101 Kamihei Gun Otsuchi Cho
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Published: December 18, 2012
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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...


Tsunami Minami-sanrikucho Miyagi & Kamaishi Iwate

Published: March 15, 2011
Length: 09:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: dragonbone5000

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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

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

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

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

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Length: 36:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: caruze67

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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 2 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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Yamada Line

Unosumai Station

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

Located at 39.3271, 141.888 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ryōisi, Ryōishi