Destination Guide: Oikiri (Iwate, Miyako-shi) in Japan

Oikiri
in Miyako-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, 66 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 39.638 and 142.017 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 39° 38' 17" and E 142° 0' 59"
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: 02:41 PM (Saturday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 6:17 am and 4:15 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 Oikiri

Oikiri in Miyako-shi (Iwate) is located in Japan about 301 mi (or 484 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Oikiri is now 02:41 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Oikiri. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 49 mi (or 79 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 66 mi (or 106 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: Miyako, Kamaishi, Tono, Kuji and Ofunato. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature	6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature	9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature	9°C / 48 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	67%
Air Pressure	1025 hPa
Wind Speed	Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions	Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions	Sky is clear

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
-0°C (32 °F)
Rain and snow, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

Time Information

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

Videos from this area

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Seafood bowl Miyako Tohoku ご飯が見えない海鮮丼:Gourmet Report グルメレポート

Published: March 12, 2013
Length: 44:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mimi33333333

今日のグルメリポート。三陸海岸を楽しんで、宮古に到着です。 http://youtu.be/IFa7fqu4S-k http://youtu.be/U09rVub6tyM 宮古でご飯と言えば、おいしい三陸...

[HD]宮古駅のそば屋/Noodle shop of Miyako station(Iwate)

Published: October 02, 2010
Length: 47:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

宮古駅のそば屋/Noodle shop of Miyako station(Iwate)

'D'velopments 15,Aug 2013 from Miyako City

Published: August 15, 2013
Length: 59:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 青木悟

via YouTube Capture.

岩手県宮古市浜町周辺の被災状況

Published: April 19, 2011
Length: 08:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: genkainadawatabe

岩手県宮古市港町周辺の車載カメラからの映像です。 45号線を田老方面から宮古に入り、港沿いを日立浜町方面へ。戻って鍬ヶ崎周辺を抜け宮...

[V0479] 陸中10：宮古港から重茂半島周遊を開始し立浜漁港や重茂漁港へ

Published: April 10, 2011
Length: 59:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SenbaMasaki

動画開始地点：地図拡大表示の中心点 (RECORDING START POINT): Center point of this map http://maps.live.com/?v=2&cp=39.62886995724004~141.96973793633512&lvl=13&dir=0&...

ウミネコと行く浄土ヶ浜クルージング Jodogahama cruising

Published: May 04, 2013
Length: 49:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sdkfz303

浄土ヶ浜周遊コース http://jodo-yuransen.jp/route/ 2013年4月撮影 Miyako,Iwate,Japan.

Japan-Miyagi and Iwate-12/ 2011-宮城県と岩手県-東北大地震と津波の後で

Published: December 10, 2011
Length: 52:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: キックスタート英語勉強 English Kickstart

普通のビデオは英語勉強人のために作ります。このビデオは宮古市、岩手県に行きました。地震と津波の後は色々の大変のことありますが、皆...

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Published: November 22, 2014
Length: 30:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SenbaMasaki

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Published: November 22, 2014
Length: 28:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SenbaMasaki

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Michael Schenker Group / Into the Arena Guitar Cover

Published: April 13, 2014
Length: 16:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 齊藤亮将

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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.

Battle of Miyako Bay

The Battle of Miyako Bay was a naval action on 6 May 1869. It was part of the overall Battle of Hakodate at the end of the Boshin War, a civil war in Japan between Imperial forces of the new government, and samurai rebels that wanted to maintain the feudal caste system.

Located at 39.66, 142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1869 in Japan, Naval battles of the Boshin War

Jōdogahama

(lit. 'Pure Land Beach') is located in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Part of the Rikuchū Kaigan National Park, it is a nationally-designated Place of Scenic Beauty. The beach was likened to the Pure Land Paradise by a priest in the early Edo period.

Located at 39.6489, 141.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beaches of Japan, Geography of Iwate Prefecture, Places of Scenic Beauty

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