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

Takahama
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, 61 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 39.588 and 141.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 39° 35' 17" and E 141° 58' 0"
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: 01:50 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

Touring Takahama

Takahama in Miyako-shi (Iwate) is a town located in Japan about 297 mi (or 478 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital place.

Time in Takahama is now 01:50 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Takahama. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 46 mi (or 74 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 61 mi (or 99 km), South-West. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, 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
	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

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Hotel Route Inn Miyako

Address
1,7 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

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(RYOKAN) Miyako Hotel Sawadaya

Address
3,9 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

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Jodogahama Park Hotel

Address
4,3 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

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(RYOKAN) Iwate Miyako Hotel-Oumiya

Address
2,8 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

Videos from this area

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

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.

山田線キハ58 Kenji さんりくトレイン宮古号 Digest車窓1 宮古→茂市

Published: February 09, 2013
Length: 11:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: caruze67

2012.8.26日撮影岩手県盛岡駅から宮古駅を経由し釜石駅間を結ぶ山田線。現在は東日本大震災の影響により宮古駅から釜石駅間は運休となっていま...

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&...

Japanese tsunami coast fish market perseveres

Published: February 05, 2013
Length: 54:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

Gyosai Market—"Miyako's Kitchen"—avoided a direct tsunami hit, but the disaster's effects are far-reaching. They give their all to bring recovery! Tōhoku Revival Calendar article: http://en.r...

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 29, 2014
Length: 50:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SenbaMasaki

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

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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.

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

Tsugaruishi Station

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

Located at 39.5817, 141.937 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 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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