Destination Guide: Kamigetō (Iwate, Kitakami-shi) in Japan

Kamigetō
in Kitakami-shi of Iwate, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land (Unesco heritage, 18 mi)
Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 96 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 39.251 and 141.017 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 39° 15' 2" and E 141° 1' 2"
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: 04:14 PM (Friday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 6:19 am and 4:21 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

Discover Kamigetō

Kamigetō in Kitakami-shi (Iwate) is a town in Japan about 257 mi (or 413 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Kamigetō is now 04:14 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Kamigetō. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 22 km), North-East. 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 18 mi (or 29 km), South. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kitakami, Hanamaki, Oshu, Ichinoseki and Morioka. 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	8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature	11°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature	8°C / 47 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	67%
Air Pressure	1019 hPa
Wind Speed	Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed

Videos from this area

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

はやぶさ,　北上駅をあっという間に通過！　HAYABUSA ran through Kitakami station.

Published: August 16, 2012
Length: 49:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: suicagenki

それは、あっという間の出来事でした。 Super Express HAYABUSA with Komachi ran through Kitakami station with no time. 15秒間のビデオです。 15seconds movie.

鬼剣舞　ONIKENBAI

Published: August 16, 2008
Length: 58:06 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: suicagenki

鬼剣舞は、実家、岩手県北上市に伝わる鬼の舞いです。ずいぶん昔、まだ外国旅行が珍しかった時代に、パリ博でも披露されました。 ONI means...

ドライブタイム「北上IC～夏油高原スキー場」

Published: March 22, 2015
Length: 53:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: papachu

岩手県北上市内、東北自動車道北上江釣子ICをスタートし、同市内夏油高原スキー場までのドライブ動画です。 ○北上市：www.city.kitakami.iwate.jp/...

北上線キハ100形北上駅発車 JR-East KiHa100 series DMU

Published: September 19, 2014
Length: 29:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

単行の横手行きワンマン普通列車が0番線から出発する。 East Japan Railway Kitakami Lines local train depart from Kitakami station, Iwate Prefecture. 東日本旅客鐵道北...

東北本線701系北上駅発車 JR-East 701 series EMU

Published: September 20, 2014
Length: 00:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

2両編成の盛岡行きワンマン普通列車が2番線から出発する。 East Japan Railway Tohoku Main Lines commuter train depart from Kitakami station, Iwate Prefecture. 東日本旅客...

033　北上駅東西地下道を歩く

Published: October 11, 2010
Length: 35:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 現代風景通信 YouTube分室 -The Crevice Tube-

北上駅の東西口を地下で結ぶ、東西自由通路を歩いてみました。撮影は2010年9月頃。 Walked in the underpass at the Kitakami station (Iwate Pref. Japan).

番外　北上駅を通過するE5系新幹線電車（iPhone4Sで撮影）

Published: November 14, 2011
Length: 11:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 現代風景通信 YouTube分室 -The Crevice Tube-

iPhone4Sのムービー機能を使って高速で移動する被写体を撮影する実験。高速で移動する被写体といえば、やはりこれです。動画は東北新幹線北上...

東北新幹線 E6系+E5系試運転回送列車北上駅発車 Shinkansen test run

Published: May 15, 2012
Length: 31:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: caruze67

2012.5.15日撮影 SL.D51撮影で北上駅を訪れたら、たまたま出会った車両は試運転車両E6系(S12)+E5系(S11)でした。個人的にE6系を間近で見るのは初めてで...

北上展勝地さくらまつり：お猿さん劇場

Published: April 25, 2014
Length: 00:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 一関AreaTowers

北上展勝地さくらまつり会場内でお猿さん劇場が開催されています。一関市中心部からは北へ30ｋｍ。車で約50分の距離です。

【STAND!】Ｖolcomさん（岩手県北上市）2011.9.17

Published: September 20, 2011
Length: 35:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 311stand

ユニバーサルコミュニケーションをテーマに活動する特定非営利活動法人ＳＴＡＮＤは、東日本大震災の被災地から元気なメッセージを伝えるweb...

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Kamigetō
in Kitakami-shi of Iwate, Japan

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