Rikuzen-Takata
in Rikuzentakata-shi of Iwate, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.020 and 141.654 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 1' 13" and E 141° 39' 15"
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: 10:21 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

Delve into Rikuzen-Takata

Rikuzen-Takata in Rikuzentakata-shi (Iwate) is located in Japan about 254 mi (or 409 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Rikuzen-Takata is now 10:21 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Rikuzen-Takata. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 40 mi (or 64 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 29 mi (or 47 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, Ofunato, Kesennuma, 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
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

Ofunato Plaza Hotel

Address
4,7 mi
34 5, CHAYAMAE, OFUNATO CHO, OFUNATO, IWATE 022 0002, JAPAN.
220002 Ofunato Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


I-room Rikuzentakata

Address
0,9 mi
130, Hinokuchi, Yonesaki cho, Rikuzentakata city, Iwate 029 2206, Japan.
292206 Rikuzentakata Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Iroom Takata Takekoma

Address
3,1 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


Ofunato Onsen

Address
3,3 mi
29 1, Marumori, Ofunato cho, Ofunato city, Iwate 022 0002, Japan.
220002 Ofunato Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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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: March 08, 2014
Length: 27:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: キムスンラ

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

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

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M 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Rikuzentakata Japan.

Published: March 14, 2011
Length: 18:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: medai163

We respectfully sympathy to everyone affected by the earthquake that occurred off the northeastern Pacific Ocean on March 11.2011. Best wishes for recovery in affected areas as soon as possible.


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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: January 21, 2014
Length: 21:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 齊藤賢治

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Published: July 01, 2012
Length: 39:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: aebinuma

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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-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 1 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 1 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:
Rikuzen-Takata, 陸前高田