Muroba
in Shimohei-gun of Iwate, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.900 and 141.817 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 54' 0" and E 141° 48' 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: 11:27 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:19 am and 4:16 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

Discover Muroba

Muroba in Shimohei-gun (Iwate) is a place in Japan about 313 mi (or 504 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Muroba is now 11:27 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Muroba. The closest airport in Japan is Hachinohe Airport in a distance of 49 mi (or 79 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 73 mi (or 117 km), South-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: Miyako, Kuji, Kamaishi, Ninohe and Tono. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
-1°C (30 °F)
Rain and snow, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

3°C (37 °F)
-1°C (30 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Ryusendo Onsen Hotel

Address
3,2 mi
48, Iwaizumi Fugane, Iwaizumi cho. Shimohei gun, Iwate 027 0501, Japan.
270501 Sanriku Coast
Japan

Time Information

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


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Published: October 21, 2009
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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.

Shimohei District, Iwate

Shimohei District, Iwate is a district located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Following the merger of Tarō and Niisato into Miyako and as of 2003 population data, the district has an estimated population of 43,747 and a population density of 21.39 persons per km². The total area is 2,045.26 km². There are two towns and two villages within the district. Fudai Iwaizumi Tanohata Yamada

Located at 39.8667, 141.783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts in Iwate Prefecture

Ryūsendō

Ryūsendō is one of Japan's three largest limestone caverns, located in Iwaizumi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 39.8605, 141.797 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Caves of Japan, Iwate Prefecture

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