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

Yamadera
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, 24 mi)
Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 95 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 39.340 and 141.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 39° 20' 22" and E 141° 9' 53"
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: 07:27 PM (Friday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 6:19 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

Discover Yamadera

Yamadera in Kitakami-shi (Iwate) is a city in Japan about 265 mi (or 426 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Yamadera is now 07:27 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Yamadera. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), North. 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 24 mi (or 38 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: Hanamaki, Kitakami, Oshu, Morioka and Tono. 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	10°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature	8°C / 47 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	68%
Air Pressure	1019 hPa
Wind Speed	Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 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

15°C (60 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

6°C (44 °F)
1°C (33 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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APA Hotel Kitakami-Ekinishi

Address
4,3 mi
2-1-3, Hanazonocho,
024-0035 Kitakami-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00

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Toyoko Inn Kitakami-eki Shinkansen-guchi

Address
4,5 mi
1-3-4 Kawagishi
024-0032 Kitakami-shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Comfort Hotel Kitakami

Address
4,6 mi
1-2-1 Kawagishi
024-0032 Kitakami
Japan

Time Information

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

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Hotel Grand Ciel Hanamaki

Address
4,7 mi
1 6 7, ODORI, HANAMAKI SHI, IWATE, 025 0092, JAPAN.
250092 Hanamaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

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Hotel City Plaza Kitakami

Address
4,9 mi
1 14 1, KAWAGISHI, KITAKAMI SHI, IWATE, 024 0032, JAPAN.
240032 Kitakami Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Hotel Kajo

Address
3,9 mi
9 30, AZUMACHO, HANAMAKI SHI, IWATE, 025 0088, JAPAN.
250088 Hanamaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Burari Cafe Restaurant B&B

Address
6,0 mi
35 19, IPPONSUGI, HANAMAKI SHI, IWATE, 025 0058, JAPAN.
250058 Hanamaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:30
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed

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Family Lodge Hatagoya Kitakaimi Ezuriko

Address
5,1 mi
21 107 5, KITAONIYANAGI, KITAKAMI SHI, IWATE, 024 0072, JAPAN.
240072 Kitakami Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Hotel Route Inn Hanamaki

Address
5,6 mi
10CHIWARI1, HIGASHIMIYANOME, HANAMAKI SHI, IWATE, 025 0003, JAPAN.
250003 Hanamaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Montein Hotel Kitakami

Address
4,9 mi
32 50 KITAONIYANAGI, KITAKAMI SHI, IWATE, 024 0072, JAPAN.
240072 Kitaoniyanagi,,Kitakami-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Yamadera, 山寺, やまでら, ヤマデラ

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Yamadera
in Kitakami-shi of Iwate, Japan

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