Akahoshi
in Kikuchi Shi of Kumamoto, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.965 and 130.807 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 57' 54" and E 130° 48' 25"
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: 04:13 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:46 am and 5:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.287 and -51.094 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tavares
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 Akahoshi

Akahoshi in Kikuchi Shi (Kumamoto) is located in Japan about 540 mi (or 870 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Akahoshi is now 04:13 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Akahoshi, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kumamoto Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), South. 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 Itsukushima Shinto Shrine in a distance of 127 mi (or 204 km), North-East. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. 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: Kikuchi, Koshi, Yamaga, Kumamoto and Tamana. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 3% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 15th of November 2024

21°C (70 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

24°C (75 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

25°C (76 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Ueki Onsen Kirinoyu

Address
4,9 mi
394 2, UEKIMACHI YONETSUKA, KITA KU KUMAMOTO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 861 0115, JAPAN.
8610115 熊本市 北区
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Kikuchi Onsen Kikuchi Grand Hotel

Address
1,1 mi
1144 2, Waifu, Kikuchi city, Kumamoto 861 1331, Japan.
8611331 菊池市
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Sasanoya

Address
1,3 mi
1090 1, WAIFU, KIKUCHI SHI, KUMAMOTO, 861 1331, JAPAN.
8611331 Tamana
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Horaikan

Address
1,4 mi
1124, WAIFU, KIKUCHI SHI, KUMAMOTO, 861 1331, JAPAN.
8611331 Tamana
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Kikuchi Onsen Kikuchi Kanko Hotel(BBH Hotel Group)

Address
1,4 mi
1124 3, WAIFU, KIKUCHI SHI, KUMAMOTO, 861 1331, JAPAN.
8611331 菊池市
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Shironoi Ryokan

Address
1,5 mi
1375, WAIFU, KIKUCHI SHI, KUMAMOTO, 861 1331, JAPAN.
8611331 菊池市
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Shiroyamaso

Address
1,7 mi
1228, WAIFU, KIKUCHI SHI, KUMAMOTO, 861 1331, JAPAN.
8611331 菊池市
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Araki Kanko Hotel

Address
4,6 mi
6, UEKIMACHI TASOKO, KITA KU KUMAMOTO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 861 0112, JAPAN.
8610112 熊本市 北区
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Takanoya

Address
4,7 mi
26 2, UEKIMACHI YONETSUKA, KITA KU KUMAMOTO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 861 0115, JAPAN.
8610115 熊本市 北区
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Ryokan Yaya no Yu

Address
4,9 mi
366 Yonetsuka, Ueki machi, Kumamoto city, Kumamoto 861 0115, Japan.
8610115 熊本市 北区
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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阿蘇くまもと空港そばのコスモス畑 in Oozu town,Kumamoto

Published: October 03, 2013
Length: 50:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yutaro go

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Published: March 05, 2015
Length: 24:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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微速度撮影動画02

Published: June 12, 2013
Length: 40:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 川野智之

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Published: January 16, 2010
Length: 50:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: norihon

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阿蘇やまなみハイウェイを目指す

Published: August 04, 2009
Length: 23:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yasuragi21

09年8月、九州各県から集まったハーレーライダー達。熊本の道の駅から、阿蘇のやまなみハイウェイを目指します。


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Published: November 11, 2013
Length: 41:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TVWeddingPark

提供元:高崎神社(結婚式場WHITE IN TAKASAKI)の詳細を見る。 http://www.weddingpark.net/00000200.


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Published: July 08, 2014
Length: 15:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: citykikuchi

【世界一プロジェクト第1回作業】 世界一長い流しそうめん達成に向けて、菊池高校生徒たちとボランティアの皆さんによる第1回目の作業を実施...


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Published: September 22, 2012
Length: 13:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 洸 channel

ここの足湯かなり熱かったです! しばらく足の色が違ってました。 一緒に足湯につかってた方が言うのは46度とか。


ヤマガ空撮 - 山鹿市菊鹿町鞠智(きくち)城 【HD】

Published: August 13, 2014
Length: 19:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: YMG AerialShoot - ヤマガ空撮

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Published: October 04, 2014
Length: 55:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yutaro go

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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.

Kikuchi Shrine

Kikuchi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kikuchi, Kumamoto Prefecture, in which Kikuchi Taketoki (菊池武時, 1292-Apr 27, 1333), Kikuchi Takeshige (菊池武重, 1307?-1338?) and Kikuchi Takemitsu (菊池武光, 1319?-1373) are enshrined.

Located at 32.9878, 130.816 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shinto shrines in Kumamoto Prefecture

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Akahoshi, 赤星, あかほし, アカホシ