Destination Guide: Mizukami (Iwate, Rikuzentakata-shi) in Japan

Mizukami
in Rikuzentakata-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, 28 mi)
Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 130 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 38.981 and 141.620 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 38° 58' 52" and E 141° 37' 12"
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: 08:42 PM (Friday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 6:16 am and 4:19 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

Discover Mizukami

Mizukami in Rikuzentakata-shi (Iwate) is a place in Japan about 251 mi (or 404 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Mizukami is now 08:42 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Mizukami. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 40 mi (or 65 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 28 mi (or 44 km), 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: Rikuzentakata, Kesennuma, Ofunato, Tono and Kamaishi. 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
	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

Time Information

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

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Iroom Takata Takekoma

Address
4,5 mi
173, Shimotsubo, Takekoma cho, Rikuzentakata city, Iwate 029 2203, Japan.
292203 Rikuzentakata Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

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Iroom Kesennuma

Address
6,4 mi
1 9 5, Higashishinjo, Kesennuma city, Miyagi 988 0066, Japan.
9880066 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

Videos from this area

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★東日本大震災360°パノラマ壊滅の気仙沼大船渡名取仙台空港

Published: March 21, 2011
Length: 49:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 種子島原人

うごく七夕荒町組 Team Aramachi of Moving Star Festival

Published: August 21, 2008
Length: 08:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: rikuzentakata

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復興　3月21日の陸前高田市・がれきの選別・粉砕 Sorting and pulverizing of Rikuzentakata, rubble of March 21,

Published: March 24, 2012
Length: 00:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Japan ponta1824

陸前高田市内には推定100万トンのがれきが有るらしい。土砂、コンクリート片、金属、木片、その他諸々の選別をしていました。ほとんどが重機...

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Published: June 19, 2010
Length: 24:57 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=39.007748636470026~141.63857460021978&lvl=12.98888...

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Published: January 03, 2012
Length: 15:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: mfma16

陸前高田市国道４５号を南下 2012.1.2 もっとも被害の大きかった区間の左右の状況です。キャピタルホテル1000 道の駅高田の前を過ぎ、気仙大...

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Published: August 20, 2011
Length: 55:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: uruchan

2011/8/8 陸前高田市うごく七夕まつり会場高田小学校でのライブ。来ていただいて、大変ありがとうございました。皆様の支援、ありがとう...

2011/6/5　陸前高田市　気仙小学校

Published: June 07, 2011
Length: 58:42 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Mrrenkon333

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Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 55:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 齊藤賢治

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Published: April 05, 2011
Length: 07:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MrAma2000

高田松原に残った「奇跡の松」(希望の松)。詳しくは、［義援バルーン空撮 www.t01.com］

陸前高田岩手県 Rikuzen Takada, Iwate prefecture.

Published: November 24, 2011
Length: 38:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: golira44

2011.11.20. 陸前高田岩手県 Earthquake -- Tsunami Damage in Rikuzen-Takada, Iwate Prefecture 2011.10.9. 陸前高田岩手県 Rikuzen-Takada, Iwate. http://youtu.be/nyMGb6R_bvE.

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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.

Rikuzen-Yahagi Station

Rikuzen-Yahagi Station is a train station located on the JR Ōfunato Line in Rikuzen-Takata, Iwate, Japan. It is a 'ghost station', with no staff assigned to it. The station was destroyed by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and has now been replaced by a provisional Bus Rapid Transit line.

Located at 39.0226, 141.579 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Ōfunato Line

Rikuzen-Takata Station

Rikuzen-Takata Station is a train station located on the JR Ōfunato Line in Rikuzen-Takata, Iwate, Japan. The station, as well as most of the structures in the surrounding area, were destroyed by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and has now been replaced by a provisional Bus Rapid Transit line.

Located at 39.0127, 141.626 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Ōfunato Line

Wakinosawa Station

Wakinosawa Station is a train station located on the JR Ōfunato Line in Rikuzen-Takata, Iwate, Japan. It is a 'ghost station', with no staff assigned to it. The station was destroyed by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and has now been replaced by a provisional Bus Rapid Transit line.

Located at 39.0066, 141.657 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Ōfunato Line, Railway stations opened in 1933, Railway stations closed in 2011

Lake Furukawanuma

Lake Furukawanuma was a lake that existed in Rikuzentakata, Iwate, Japan until March 11, 2011. When the 2011 Tohoku earthquake struck, the resulting tsunami destroyed the sand wall that separated the lake from the sea. The lake's western edge thus became part of the new coastline, and the lake became part of the sea.

Located at 39.0084, 141.634 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Japan, Geography of Iwate Prefecture, History of Iwate Prefecture, Former lakes

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Mizukami, 水上, みずかみ, ミズカミ

Mizukami in Iwate
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