Destination Guide: Kawanishichō (Kagoshima-ken, Kanoya Shi) in Japan

Kawanishichō
in Kanoya Shi of Kagoshima-ken, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Yakushima (Unesco heritage, 74 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 31.367 and 130.875 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 31° 22' 0" and E 130° 52' 29"
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: 12:15 PM (Friday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 6:44 am and 5:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Pinhal
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

Touring Kawanishichō

Kawanishichō in Kanoya Shi (Kagoshima-ken) is a town located in Japan about 589 mi (or 948 km) south-west of Tokyo, the country's capital place.

Time in Kawanishichō is now 12:15 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Kawanishichō, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kagoshima Airport in a distance of 32 mi (or 51 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Yakushima in a distance of 74 mi (or 119 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: Kanoya, Tarumizu, Shibushi, Ibusuki and Soo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature	20°C / 67 °F
Evening Temperature	21°C / 70 °F
Night Temperature	20°C / 69 °F
	11%
Air Humidity	81%
Air Pressure	1017 hPa
Wind Speed	Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Heavy intensity rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

23°C (74 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

24°C (75 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

18°C (65 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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(RYOKAN) Hotel Satsukien

Address
2,4 mi
1 9 10, NISHIHARA, KANOYA SHI, KAGOSHIMA, 893 0064, JAPAN.
8930064 Kanoya Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed

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Hotel Okura

Address
1,3 mi
3 23, SHIRASAKICHO, KANOYA SHI, KAGOSHIMA, 893 0016, JAPAN.
8930016 Kanoya Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Kanoyadaikoku Grandhotel

Address
1,6 mi
12 3, KYOEICHO, KANOYA SHI, KAGOSHIMA, 893 0005, JAPAN.
8930005 Kanoya Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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New World Hotel (Kagoshima)

Address
1,8 mi
22 1, MUKAE, KANOYA, KAGOSHIMA 893 0006, JAPAN.
8930006 Tarumizu
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00

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Hotel Kobayashi

Address
2,0 mi
4 15, MUKAECHO, KANOYA SHI, KAGOSHIMA, 893 0006, JAPAN.
8930006 Kanoya Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Hotel Taihei Onsen

Address
2,3 mi
5 25, SHINSEICHO, KANOYA SHI, KAGOSHIMA, 893 0062, JAPAN.
8930062 Kanoya Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Hotel Lilac

Address
3,5 mi
2395, Kamiobaru, Kushira cho, Kanoya city, Kagoshima 893 1605, Japan.
8931605 Kanoya Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

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Koyama Yabusamekan

Address
4,9 mi
5590 35, Niitomi, Kimotsuki cho, Kimotsuki gun, Kagoshima 893 1207, Japan.
8931207 Kimotsuki Gun Kimotsuki Cho
Japan

Time Information

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

Videos from this area

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第59期航空学生ファンシードリル(Kanoya 2008)

Published: August 17, 2012
Length: 38:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: chicken569122

エアーメモリアル in かのや 2008 第59期航空学生によるファンシードリルです。

KANOYA

Published: May 07, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Yutavov

Kanoya is a city in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

エアーメモリアルinかのや空挺降下 air memorial in Kanoya　Air strategy descent

Published: April 28, 2013
Length: 09:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gala8357

エアーメモリアルin鹿屋にてチヌークから降下する第1空挺団の隊員です。

零戦　Mitsubishi A6M Zero Fighter　ゼロ戦５２型　コクピット　鹿屋

Published: October 07, 2007
Length: 52:08 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 一二三渡辺

資料館の目玉、大戦機、ゼロ戦５２型以前は撮影禁止だったのですが、ゼロ戦のみ撮影できます、 https://youtu.be/6_WGdGZy02A 海中に墜落していた、...

Kat & Tony - Blues in My Swing (c) Tony Rees.wmv

Published: May 15, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kat Wahamaa

From our show May 12 with Cheese N' PotC, at R-Bar, New World Hotel, Kanoya, JP for more info www.facebook.com/KATTONY.

日本海軍　二式大艇　鹿屋　爆撃機　偵察機　大東亜戦争

Published: October 07, 2007
Length: 05:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 一二三渡辺

えっ?! うそ?! 当たり番号一等 2億5千万円第647回宝くじの日記念 http://youtu.be/KMAfcSAIbmk Manned rocket fighter J8M 秋水キ-200 三菱 http://www.yout...

Ｐ-３Ｃ機動飛行（エアーメモリアル in かのや2014 Jupiter Flight ）

Published: May 03, 2014
Length: 29:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: chicken569122

エアーメモリアル in かのや2014 での、Jupiter Flight によるＰ-３Ｃの機動飛行です。大型機による大迫力の編隊飛行・機動飛行をご覧ください。

エアーメモリアル in かのや 2014 君が代

Published: May 03, 2014
Length: 17:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: chicken569122

エアーメモリアル in かのや 2014 ０８００の君が代です。

海上自衛隊鹿屋航空基地開隊６０周年記念フライト

Published: May 03, 2014
Length: 23:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: chicken569122

海上自衛隊鹿屋航空基地開隊６０周年記念フライト.

P-3C ジュピターフライトエンジン始動～タキシング～離陸　P-3CEngine start - Taki thing - takeoff

Published: April 29, 2013
Length: 04:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gala8357

エアーメモリアルinかのや P-3Cの機動飛行に向けた準備です。プロペラが回り始めるのは22：05あたりです。

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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.

Hoshizuka Keiaien Sanatorium

Hoshizuka Keiaien Sanatorium, (National Sanatorium Hoshizuka Keiaien) is a sanatorium for leprosy patients or ex-leprosy patients in Kanoya-shi, kagoshima-ken, Japan which was established in 1935. National Sanatorium Hoshizuka Keiaien File:Hoshizuka Keiaien 2010.

Located at 31.3422, 130.859 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hospitals in Japan, Leper hospitals, Buildings and structures in Kagoshima Prefecture, Leprosy in Japan, Hospitals established in 1935

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kawanishichō, 川西町

Kawanishichō in Kagoshima-ken
Destination Guide Japan

Kawanishichō
in Kanoya Shi of Kagoshima-ken, Japan

Touring Kawanishichō

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