Maesawa
in Ōshū-shi of Iwate, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.050 and 141.117 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 2' 59" and E 141° 7' 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: 03:33 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:18 am and 4:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pinhal
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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 Maesawa

Maesawa in Ōshū-shi (Iwate) is a town located in Japan about 245 mi (or 394 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital place.

Time in Maesawa is now 03:33 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Maesawa. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), North. 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 3 mi (or 5 km), South. 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: Oshu, Ichinoseki, Kitakami, Kurihara and Hanamaki. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

17°C (62 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Handaya Ryokan

Address
0,3 mi
33 4, MAESAWAKU MIKKAMACHI, OSHU SHI, IWATE, 029 4207, JAPAN.
294207 Oshu Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Sun Hotel Koromokawaso

Address
2,2 mi
60 2, KOROMOGAWAKU HINATA, OSHU SHI, IWATE, 029 4421, JAPAN.
294421 Oshu Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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★高画質 岩手県水沢市の花火2011

Published: October 29, 2011
Length: 25:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 八幡らめ

岩手県水沢市の花火2011.


Chusonji Temple (中尊寺), Hiraizumi City, Japan

Published: April 21, 2012
Length: 43:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EnchantingJapan

Chusonji Temple (中尊寺) is located in the Hiraizumi (平泉) City in the Tohoku Region of northeastern Japan. Hiraizumi city is located north of Sendai and Fukushima cities. Hiraizumi...


Riding a Train in Tohoku Region, Hiraizumi to Ichinoseki, Japan

Published: May 01, 2012
Length: 24:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EnchantingJapan

The temples and other sites in Hiraizumi district are designated as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. Here is a video of my train trip from the JR Hiraizumi Station to the JR Ichinoseki...


UNESCO World Heritage Site:Hiraizumi Chuson-ji 世界遺産 平泉 中尊寺

Published: October 25, 2013
Length: 21:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mimi33333333

みみさん北三陸 青森・岩手 北東北 満腹中枢破壊の旅行記:目次 http://miminome.blogspot.jp/2013/10/blog-post_16.html 北三陸 青森・岩手の旅 #39 世界遺産平泉...


UNESCO World Heritage Site:Hiraizumi Motsu-ji 世界遺産 平泉 毛越寺

Published: October 13, 2013
Length: 32:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: mimi33333333

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485系快速ジパング平泉2号 Tohoku Main Line Extra Rapid Train

Published: August 03, 2013
Length: 33:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

東北本線盛岡発一ノ関行き臨時快速列車として走るジョイフルトレイン「ジパング」。 East Japan Railway 485 series EMU depart from Hiraizumi station, Iwate Prefectuer.


Chūson-ji World Heritage Temple Complex, Japan

Published: March 05, 2013
Length: 59:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

"Even the all-eroding monsoons seem to restrain themselves from the nobility of the shining hall" Though the translation may not do them justice, these words were written by haiku master Bashō...


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Published: January 07, 2015
Length: 00:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 親父 50s

初の長回し動画の撮影、編集&UPです、岩手県平泉町の毛越寺での大晦日の夜(12/31、PM9時半頃に撮影) 手袋を忘れて寒かった~~><;...


平泉町巡回バス『るんるん』毛越寺発車 Hiraizumi Loop Bus

Published: August 03, 2013
Length: 06:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

岩手県交通が運行する、平泉駅~毛越寺~中尊寺を巡る『るんるん』専用車両。後ろは達谷窟行き路線バス。 Hiraizumi loop bus depart from Mōtsū-ji...


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Published: February 15, 2013
Length: 50:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kkanomata

岩手県平泉町にある中尊寺に行ったときの動画です。 坂道が続き続き頂上に登ったところに様々なお寺が見えてきます。 それぞれのお寺の徘徊が...


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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.

Maesawa, Iwate

Maesawa, Iwate was a town located in Isawa District, Iwate, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 15,215 and a density of 210.33 persons per km². The total area was 72.34 km². Maesawa is very famous for its beef, which is available only in Japan. On February 20, 2006 Maesawa was merged with the cities of Esashi and Mizusawa, the town of Isawa, and the village of Koromogawa, all from Isawa District, to form the new city of Ōshū.

Located at 39.05, 141.117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dissolved municipalities of Iwate Prefecture

Maesawa Station

Maesawa Station is a railway station on the JR East Tōhoku Main Line. It is located in Ōshū, Iwate, Japan.

Located at 39.0488, 141.126 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line


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