Sotoyama
in Morioka-shi of Iwate, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.767 and 141.300 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 46' 0" and E 141° 18' 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: 08:52 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:20 am and 4:18 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

Explore Sotoyama

Sotoyama in Morioka-shi (Iwate) is located in Japan about 295 mi (or 475 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Sotoyama is now 08:52 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Sotoyama. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km), South. 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 54 mi (or 87 km), South.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Morioka, Takizawa, Hachimantai, Hanamaki 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 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 41% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

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.

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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.

Ōshida Station

Ōshida Station is a railway station on the Yamada Line in Morioka, Iwate, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 39.7418, 141.281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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