Arao
in Kumamoto Shi of Kumamoto, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.762 and 130.670 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 45' 44" and E 130° 40' 13"
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: 04:58 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:57 am and 5:11 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.107 and -50.921 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mostardas
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 Arao

Arao in Kumamoto Shi (Kumamoto) is located in Japan about 553 mi (or 890 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Arao is now 04:58 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Arao, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kumamoto Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Itsukushima Shinto Shrine in a distance of 142 mi (or 229 km), North-East. 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: Kumamoto, Uto, Uki, Koshi and Yatsushiro. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 17%
Air Humidity 95%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 29th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

ANA Crowne Plaza KUMAMOTO NEW SKY

Address
2,6 mi
2 Higashiamidaji-machi,Chuo-ku
860-8575 KUMAMOTO, KUMAMOTO
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

Address
3,1 mi
1-20 Koyaima-machi, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto
860-0012 Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The New Hotel Kumamoto

Address
2,3 mi
1 13 1, Kasuga, Nishi ku, Kumamoto city, Kumamoto 860 0047, JAPAN.
8600047 Nishi-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Kumamoto Shijomae Business Kurenai Hotel

Address
1,6 mi
7 25 45, KASUGA, NISHI KU KUMAMOTO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 860 0047, JAPAN.
8600047 熊本市 西区
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Kotsu Center Mae

Address
3,1 mi
1-24 Kouyaima-machi
860-0012 Kumamoto-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Dormy Inn Kumamoto

Address
3,2 mi
3-1, Karashima-cho, Chuo-ku,
860-0804 Kumamoto-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Crown Hills Kumamoto (BBH Hotel Group)

Address
3,2 mi
67 1, KARASHIMACHO, CHUO KU KUMAMOTO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 860 0804, JAPAN.
〒860-0804 熊本市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00
Weekend: closed


Nest Hotel Kumamoto

Address
3,2 mi
4-39 Karashima-cho, Chuo-ku
860-0804 Kumamoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dyeing and Hostel Nakashimaya

Address
3,0 mi
2 11 6, Shin machi, Chuo ku, Kumamoto city, Kumamoto 860 0004, Japan.
8600004 Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Hokke Club Kumamoto

Address
3,0 mi
20 1, Touricho, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto 860 0013,Japan.
8600013 Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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くまモンは自転車に乗れるか? The mascot of Kumamoto Japan.KUMAMON l'ours noir

Published: January 11, 2012
Length: 59:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: March 08, 2015
Length: 02:02 min
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Published: August 09, 2012
Length: 43:29 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: November 08, 2011
Length: 04:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: deadlamb

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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.

Kamoto District, Kumamoto

Kamoto District, Kumamoto was a district located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 31,088 and the density of 472.39 persons per square kilometer. The total area was 65.81 km².

Located at 32.8, 130.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former districts of Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumamoto Station

Kumamoto Station is the main railway terminal of the city of Kumamoto, Japan. It is located in Nishi-ku, Kumamoto, and is operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). In front of the station is a tram stop of the tram operated by Kumamoto City Transportation Bureau named Kumamoto-Ekimae Station.

Located at 32.7893, 130.689 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Railway stations opened in 1891

Kawashiri Station

Kawashiri Station is a railway station of Kyushu Railway Company located in Minami-ku, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.7437, 130.68 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Heisei Station

Heisei Station is a railway station on the Hohi Main Line, operated by JR Kyushu in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.7817, 130.704 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Minami-Kumamoto Station

Minami-Kumamoto Station is a railway station on the Hohi Main Line, operated by JR Kyushu in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.785, 130.712 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

1889 Kumamoto earthquake

The 1889 Kumamoto earthquake was an earthquake which occurred at 23.45 p.m. July 28, 1889 in the western part of Kumamoto. It was also called the Kinpozan earthquake (or Kinbozan earthquake, since its epicenter was the southern-eastern foot of Mt. Kinpo) and its magnitude was 6.3. Twenty people died (5 in Kumamoto City and 15 in Akita Gun, Kumamoto Prefecture) and hundreds of houses and parts of Kumamoto Castle were destroyed.

Located at 32.8, 130.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Earthquakes in Japan, History of Kumamoto Prefecture, 1889 earthquakes, 1889 in Japan

Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza

, is a major office development by Mori Building in Nishi-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, located in front of Kumamoto Station. The Kumamoto station reconstruction project is currently in progress, specifically for the full opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen.

Located at 32.7904, 130.691 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Buildings and structures in Kumamoto Prefecture

Nishi-ku, Kumamoto

Nishi-ku, Kumamoto is one of the five wards of Kumamoto City, Japan. Meaning literally "west ward," it is bordered by the Kita-ku, Chūō-ku, Minami-ku and also by the city of Tamana and the town of Gyokutō. As of 2012, it has a population of 93,394 people and an area of 88.21 km.

Located at 32.7764, 130.648 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wards of Kumamoto, Kumamoto

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Arao, 荒尾, あらお, アラオ