Shimizu-higashimachi
in Kumamoto Shi of Kumamoto, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.839 and 130.728 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 50' 20" and E 130° 43' 39"
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: 05:27 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:54 am and 5:12 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

Explore Shimizu-higashimachi

Shimizu-higashimachi in Kumamoto Shi (Kumamoto) is a city in Japan about 548 mi (or 882 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Shimizu-higashimachi is now 05:27 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Shimizu-higashimachi, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kumamoto Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), East. 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 136 mi (or 219 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, Koshi, Uto, Kikuchi and Yamaga. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 42%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 6% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

15°C (58 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

15°C (58 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Address
2,6 mi
4-2, Jotomachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto
860-0846 Joto-Cho,Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


MARUKO HOTEL

Address
2,4 mi
10 11 KAMITORI-MACHI
860-0845 Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Nikko Kumamoto

Address
2,6 mi
2 1 KAMITORI CHO
860-8536 Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Shin-shigai

Address
3,0 mi
3-25 Shinshigai
860-0803 Kumamoto-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 09:30 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Smile Hotel Kumamoto Suizenji

Address
3,0 mi
1 2 20, Suizenji, Chuo ku, Kumamoto city, Kumamoto 862 0950, Japan.
8620950 Suizenji,Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


GR Hotel Ginzadori

Address
2,9 mi
7 11, Chuogai, Chuo ku, Kumamoto city, Kumamoto 860 0802, Japan.
8600802 Chuogai,Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


GR Hotel Suidocho

Address
2,8 mi
2 22, Chuogai, Chuo ku, Kumamoto city, Kumamoto 860 0802, Japan.
8600802 Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Kikunan Onsen UBL Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
3 10 1, TSURUHADA, KITA KU KUMAMOTO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 861 5517, JAPAN.
8615517 Kita-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Kumamoto-jyo Toricho Suji

Address
2,7 mi
1-1 Suido-cho
860-0844 Kumamoto-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Kumamoto Wasuki Tsukasakan

Address
2,5 mi
7 35, KAMITORICHO, CHUO KU KUMAMOTO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 860 0845, JAPAN.
8600845 KUMAMOTO SHI CHUO KU
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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Kumamoto Castle

Published: October 13, 2011
Length: 20:17 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: kyushudan

Kumamoto Castle is easily one of Japan's best. The fact that it lacks it's original central tower and instead has a concrete reproduction in its place is indeed a shame. Concreteness aside,...


軒下かすめて菊池電車-熊本 Japan Kumamoto old tram

Published: January 22, 2012
Length: 54:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: angelspringsTavio

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熊本電鉄 北熊本駅 朝夕 (18-Aug-2012) Kita-Kumamoto sta. Kumamoto Electric Railway Company.

Published: September 07, 2012
Length: 48:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nimo5

熊本電鉄の本拠となる北熊本駅は菊池線と藤崎線との分岐点です。 2012.8.18 熊本電鉄北熊本駅.


Kumamoto Japan Parking Garage Downtown, what the heck!!!

Published: January 16, 2008
Length: 43:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: pudmagee00

Kumamoto Japan downtown parking garage. I have never seen anything like this! its like a ride at disneyland. Just zoom in on the map, you can see where this is.


駅歩き : 熊本電鉄 北熊本駅 Kumamoto Electric Railway Kitakumamoto Station [Official HD]

Published: June 15, 2012
Length: 11:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RailwayLibrary

東急『あまがえる』の走る駅「熊本電鉄 北熊本駅」(熊本県)。ローカル私鉄の熊本電鉄、北熊本駅は本線とも言える藤崎線と菊池線が分岐する駅...


熊本電鉄藤崎宮前駅に到着する電車 (Kumamoto Dentetsu Fujisakigu-mae Sta.)

Published: June 02, 2012
Length: 48:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: studiotwain

2012年5月2日撮影。 熊本電鉄藤崎線の起点藤崎宮前駅に到着する6000系電車(元東京都交通局6000形)です。電鈴式踏切の音が聞こえます。


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Published: March 04, 2013
Length: 26:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: アメ車ワールド

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Japanese Old-fashioned (Bell type) railroad crossing at Kumamoto City (17/03/07)

Published: March 09, 2009
Length: 41:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 札幌漫鉄オヤジ (satsumannoyaji)

熊本電鉄、坪井川公園駅に残る旧式踏切です。文字通り鐘を打つカンカンと鳴る踏切に感動! 子どものころの記憶がよみがえりました。ちなみに...


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Published: January 29, 2012
Length: 39:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: angelspringsTavio

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Published: February 02, 2015
Length: 55:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: yama shou

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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.

Kumamoto University

Kumamoto University is a university located in Kumamoto, Japan. It was established on May 31, 1949, at which time the following institutions were subsumed into it; Kumamoto Teachers College (established in 1874), Kumamoto Pharmaceutical College (1885), The Fifth High School (1887), Kumamoto Medical College (1896), and Kumamoto Technical College (1906).

Located at 32.8139, 130.728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Japanese national universities, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Universities and colleges in Kumamoto Prefecture

Kyūshū Lutheran College

Kyushu Lutheran College has its roots in Kyushu Jo-Gakuin (九州女学院), originally established as a girl's high school in 1926. A women's junior college opened in 1975 and the current four-year college opened its doors to women and men in 1997. The Rev. Dr. Yoshiro Ishida was the college's first president. The Rev. Naohiro Kiyoshige has been serving as college president since 2002. Kyushu Lutheran College is one of two colleges affiliated with the Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Located at 32.8203, 130.723 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Lutheran universities and colleges, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Universities and colleges in Kumamoto Prefecture

Sojo University

Sojo University is a private university in Nishi-ku, Kumamoto, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1949, and it was chartered as a junior college in 1965. After becoming a four-year college in 1967, it adopted the present name in 2000. In 2001 Japanese Course for foreign students was opened.

Located at 32.8311, 130.696 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1972, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Kumamoto Prefecture

Kyushu Tokai University

Kyushu Tokai University is a private university in Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan. The school was first established in 1964 as a junior college and became a four-year college in 1973.

Located at 32.8117, 130.744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1964, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Kumamoto Prefecture

Nishisato Station

Nishisato Station is a railway station on the Kagoshima Main Line, operated by JR Kyushu in Kita-ku, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.8547, 130.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Tōkai-Gakuen-mae Station

Tōkai-Gakuen-mae Station is a railway station on the Hohi Main Line, operated by JR Kyushu in Higashi-ku, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.8117, 130.743 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Tatsutaguchi Station

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

Located at 32.8204, 130.747 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Fujisaki Hachiman-gū

Fujisaki Hachiman-gū is a Shinto shrine located in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan. It is dedicated to Emperor Ōjin, Empress Jingū and Sumiyoshi Sanjin.

Located at 32.8083, 130.719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shinto shrines in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto, Kumamoto

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shimizu-higashimachi, 清水東町, しみずひがしまち, シミズヒガシマチ