Oshima-shimomachi
in Kumamoto Shi of Kumamoto, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.785 and 130.613 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 47' 4" and E 130° 36' 47"
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: 07:58 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:57 am and 5:12 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

Explore Oshima-shimomachi

Oshima-shimomachi in Kumamoto Shi (Kumamoto) is located in Japan about 556 mi (or 894 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Oshima-shimomachi is now 07:58 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Oshima-shimomachi, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kumamoto Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 23 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 144 mi (or 231 km), North-East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kumamoto, Uto, Tamana, Uki and Koshi. 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

The New Hotel Kumamoto

Address
4,5 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


ANA Crowne Plaza KUMAMOTO NEW SKY

Address
4,8 mi
2 Higashiamidaji-machi,Chuo-ku
860-8575 KUMAMOTO, KUMAMOTO
Japan

Time Information

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


Kumamoto Shijomae Business Kurenai Hotel

Address
3,6 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 Ekimae

Address
4,4 mi
2-8-10 Kasuga
860-0047 Kumamoto-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Oama Onsen Nakoikan

Address
5,7 mi
8277, TENSUIMACHI OAMA, TAMANA SHI, KUMAMOTO, 861 5401, JAPAN.
8615401 玉名市
Japan

Time Information

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


Dyeing and Hostel Nakashimaya

Address
5,0 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


JR Kyushu Hotel Kumamoto

Address
4,4 mi
3 15 15, Kasuga, Nishi ku, Kumamoto city, Kumamoto 860 0047, Japan.
8600047 Nishi-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Hotel Honjin

Address
4,5 mi
2 8 1, NIHONGI, NISHI KU KUMAMOTO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 860 0051, JAPAN.
8600051 熊本市 西区
Japan

Time Information

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


ホテルルートイン熊本駅前

Address
4,6 mi
熊本市西区春日1 14 19.
8600047 Nishi-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Super Hotel Lohas Kumamoto Natural Hot Springs

Address
5,0 mi
1 30 1, Uoya machi, Chuo ku, Kumamoto 860 0031, JAPAN.
8600031 Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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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

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Published: November 12, 2013
Length: 52:35 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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Rating: 0 of 5
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Reigando Cave Miyamoto Musashi 3

Published: May 19, 2008
Length: 10:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Asuju

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Published: March 15, 2009
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Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: October 10, 2013
Length: 44:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: September 18, 2011
Length: 34:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: July 02, 2012
Length: 44:53 min
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Author: CountryBredJedi

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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.

Reigandō

Reigandō is a cave that lies to the west of Kumamoto, Japan, that became a temporary home to legendary rōnin, Miyamoto Musashi. From 1643, Musashi spent many of his last months in the cave, meditating and writing his Book of Five Rings. The cave is accessed easily by bus from Kumamoto City and nearby Tamana.

Located at 32.82, 130.621 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Kumamoto Prefecture, Caves of Japan

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

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Oshima-shimomachi.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Oshima-shimomachi, 小島下町, おしましもまち, オシマシモマチ