Motoyamamachi
in Kumamoto Shi of Kumamoto, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.787 and 130.696 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 47' 14" and E 130° 41' 46"
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: 02:08 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:46 am and 5:16 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

Discover Motoyamamachi

Motoyamamachi in Kumamoto Shi (Kumamoto) is a place in Japan about 551 mi (or 887 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Motoyamamachi is now 02:08 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports near Motoyamamachi, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kumamoto Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), 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 140 mi (or 226 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, Koshi, Uki and Tamana. 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 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 2% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 15th of November 2024

22°C (71 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

25°C (78 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

25°C (76 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

Address
0,9 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


ANA Crowne Plaza KUMAMOTO NEW SKY

Address
0,4 mi
2 Higashiamidaji-machi,Chuo-ku
860-8575 KUMAMOTO, KUMAMOTO
Japan

Time Information

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


The New Hotel Kumamoto

Address
0,4 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


Dyeing and Hostel Nakashimaya

Address
0,8 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


Kumamoto Tokyu REI Hotel

Address
0,9 mi
7-25 Shinshigai
860-0803 Kumamoto
Japan

Time Information

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


Dormy Inn Kumamoto

Address
0,9 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


Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Kotsu Center Mae

Address
0,9 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


Nest Hotel Kumamoto

Address
0,9 mi
4-39 Karashima-cho, Chuo-ku
860-0804 Kumamoto
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Crown Hills Kumamoto (BBH Hotel Group)

Address
0,9 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


Comfort Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai

Address
1,0 mi
2-10 Shinshigai
860-0803 Kumamoto-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

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
Author: YAMAGUCHI Kazutoshi

Kumamon Kumamon, l'ours noir Mental scenery of Japan, peace. . . He is the mascot of Kumamoto. camera: canon 5D.


熊本市電1090形(1091)ジェットスター・ジャパン車体広告車両 Kumamoto City Tram, Type1090(1091), Jetstar Japan AD-body Tram.

Published: March 08, 2015
Length: 02:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kumanishiwest

2015年3月7日、熊本市電 二本木町‐熊本駅前間と熊本駅前停留所で撮影。熊本市電1090形(1091)であります。 2014年10月 熊本にも就航(東京(成田)/大阪(...


Joggle Jog in Kawara-machi, Kumamoto, Japan 熊本市河原町

Published: March 14, 2013
Length: 13:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eishirou Koushi

Local bar Joggle Jog where people come, chill, chat, drink and smile. Kawara-machi is nothing like Tokyo but has everything that Tokyo doesn't have. time just passes really slow. Building...


九州新幹線4xHigh speed再生熊本駅夜景 Kyusyu Shinkansen from Kumamoto Sta.

Published: January 17, 2015
Length: 37:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 1yosihiro

Japan Kyusyu Kumamoto Prefecture Kumamoto City X4speed reproduction CANON EOS MOVIE LENS EF16-35mmF2.8L EF24-105mmF4L.


奇形植物(帯化)熊本市春日

Published: August 09, 2012
Length: 43:29 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: onodekita

熊本市春日でみつけた帯化植物。


800 Series Shinkansen departs Kumamoto

Published: November 08, 2011
Length: 04:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: deadlamb

800 Series shinkansen of Kyushu Railways departing Kumamoto for Hakata. May 2011. Note the slab track.


熊本市、大雨。 2011-06-12

Published: June 12, 2011
Length: 27:22 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: humanitysingo1978

熊本市、大雨。 2011-06-12.


2009.03.13寝台特急「はやぶさ」回送列車、熊本駅出発

Published: March 15, 2009
Length: 14:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mitsuto1976

平成21年3月13日、熊本駅に到着した「はやぶさ」が機関車ED76の汽笛と共に回送列車として引き上げます。 この編成はこの後、最後の東...


熊本市交通局1200形(1205) 1系統田崎橋ゆき@田崎橋

Published: October 10, 2013
Length: 44:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HQKQ

The arriving car is Kumamoto municipal tramway series 1200, the tram route No.1 bound for Tasaki-Bashi. Taken at Tasaki-Bashi station. Date: 8:08, 16 Sep, 2013 (JST)


九州新幹線さくら312号 熊本~新鳥栖 Kyūshū Shinkansen Sakura

Published: September 18, 2011
Length: 34:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gala8357

800系U004編成 ホークス応援ラッピング編成です。 800 Series Shinkansen Shinkansen-Baureihe 800 신칸센 800계 전동차.


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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 1 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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Railway stations opened in 1891

Kumamoto Bus Terminal

Kumamoto Bus Terminal is the key bus terminal located in central Kumamoto, Kumamoto.

Located at 32.8, 130.704 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bus stations in Japan, Kumamoto, Kumamoto

1973 Taiyo Department Store fire

The Taiyo Department Store fire was a fire at the Taiyo Department Store, a department store in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The fire started at 1:15 p.m. on November 29, 1973; 103 people died. After the fire, regulations pertaining to the construction of buildings were strengthened, one of which mandated external stairs on highrise buildings. The Taiyo Department Store had a basement floor and nine stories. Some areas were under construction.

Located at 32.8022, 130.709 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fires in Japan, 1973 in Japan, 1973 fires, Building and structure fires

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 1 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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Katō Shrine

Katō Shrine is a shrine in Kumamoto Castle, Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan, in which, daimyo or powerful territorial lord Katō Kiyomasa (1562–1611) is enshrined. Alongside Ōki Kaneyoshi and Kin Kan, who made junshi, are enshrined.

Located at 32.8037, 130.707 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shinto shrines in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto, Kumamoto

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 1 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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Buildings and structures in Kumamoto Prefecture

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Motoyamamachi, 本山町, もとやままち, モトヤママチ