Shirahama
in Miyako-shi of Iwate, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.600 and 141.988 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 35' 59" and E 141° 59' 17"
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: 02:04 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:17 am and 4:16 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 Shirahama

Shirahama in Miyako-shi (Iwate) is located in Japan about 298 mi (or 479 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shirahama is now 02:04 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Shirahama. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 47 mi (or 76 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 63 mi (or 101 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, Ofunato and Kuji. 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
Chance of rainfall 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

5°C (41 °F)
1°C (33 °F)
Light snow, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Check availability Photo of the hotel Hotel Route Inn Miyako

Hotel Route Inn Miyako

Address
1,6 mi
15 38, Fujinokawa, Miyako city, Iwate 027 0029, Japan.
270029 Miyako Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

Check availability Photo of the hotel Jodogahama Park Hotel

Jodogahama Park Hotel

Address
3,5 mi
32 4, HITACHIHAMACHO, MIYAKO SHI, IWATE, 027 0001, JAPAN.
270001 Miyako Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

Check availability Photo of the hotel (RYOKAN) Miyako Hotel Sawadaya

(RYOKAN) Miyako Hotel Sawadaya

Address
3,5 mi
4 1, Aramachi, Miyako city, Iwate 027 0086, Japan.
270086 Miyako Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

Check availability Photo of the hotel (RYOKAN) Iwate Miyako Hotel-Oumiya

(RYOKAN) Iwate Miyako Hotel-Oumiya

Address
2,3 mi
1 1 18, Sokei, Miyako city, Iwate 027 0024, Japan.
270024 Miyako Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed

Check availability Photo of the hotel Kyukamura Rikuchu Miyako

Kyukamura Rikuchu Miyako

Address
5,8 mi
18 25 3, Sakikuwagasaki, Miyako city, Iwate 027 0096, Japan.
270096 Sakikuwagasaki,,Miyako-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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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.

Miyako Station

is a train station located in Miyako, Iwate. A station building of Sanriku Railway parts from JR. In addition, the second floor of Sanriku Railway Miyako station becomes the main office of Sanriku railroad.

Located at 39.6399, 141.947 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Yamada Line

Sokei Station

Sokei Station is a train station in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 39.63, 141.961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

Miyako Junior College

Miyako Junior College is a public junior college in Miyako, Iwate, Japan. It was established in 1990, and has been attached to Iwate Prefectural University since 1998.

Located at 39.619, 141.951 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Japanese public universities, Japanese junior colleges, Universities and colleges in Iwate Prefecture

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