Hongō
in Ōfunato-shi of Iwate, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.150 and 141.833 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 9' 0" and E 141° 49' 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: 08:55 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:17 am and 4:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Farol de Santa Marta
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 Hongō

Hongō in Ōfunato-shi (Iwate) is located in Japan about 266 mi (or 429 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Hongō is now 08:55 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Hongō. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 42 mi (or 68 km), North-West. 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 40 mi (or 65 km), West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kamaishi, Ofunato, Rikuzentakata, Tono and Kesennuma. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 13% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
1°C (35 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

5°C (42 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

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工場

Published: November 20, 2008
Length: 23:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nobunagakyui

2008.07.27 岩手県大船渡、太平洋セメント工場付近。雨.


赤崎中学校

Published: May 07, 2011
Length: 17:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: shiigety1977

2011-5-3 撮影.


Gull Eggs made it through the tsunami

Published: September 04, 2012
Length: 22:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

If you've been in Japan for any amount of time, chances are you've seen this treat before. They are quite popular as a token gift, important in Japan's omiyage culture. It's the Kamome no Tamago...


赤崎小学校

Published: May 05, 2011
Length: 46:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: shiigety1977

2011・5・3.


Tsunami at Kamaishi port, Iwate Prefecture

Published: March 13, 2012
Length: 59:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: clancy688

The 311 Tsunami at Kamaishi port in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Notes: This video is somehow unique, since it shows the actual comings and goings of the tsunami and not just the arrival of the...


CAVIAR KAMAISHI ***釜石キャビア

Published: June 23, 2009
Length: 30:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tyouzamekatyou

JAPAN CAVIAR FARM 岩手県では、数万尾のチョウザメが養殖され、キャビアが生産されています。


津波後の釜石湾.wmv After tsunami Bay of Kamaishi in Iwate pref.

Published: July 08, 2011
Length: 10:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 2405tw

2011.6.28 岩手県釜石市。15~6年ぶりに伺いました、復旧復興が進み、ここから見る限りではとても津波が襲ったとは思えませんが、街の中はひ...


Kamaishi, Japan. Passing a Pachinko Parlor.

Published: November 30, 2007
Length: 30:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hikikomori

Uploaded for http://passingby.net/


東日本大震災・復興状況 釜石市(部分) 災害復旧工事区間

Published: April 07, 2012
Length: 09:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: masanoriwai

矢ノ浦橋→新浜町 March 15, 2012 Yanoura Bridge - Niihama-cyo Kamaishi City Iwate Prefecture (Earthquake & Tsunami stricken area.)


[V0484] 陸中15:尾崎半島から11m防波堤越え津波の本郷地区や小白浜へ

Published: April 23, 2011
Length: 39:14 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=39.24795338979679~141.88964851625778&lvl=13&dir=0&...


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