Takatsuka
in Yatsushiro-gun of Kumamoto, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.580 and 130.702 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 34' 47" and E 130° 42' 8"
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: 05:12 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

Delve into Takatsuka

Takatsuka in Yatsushiro-gun (Kumamoto) is located in Japan about 557 mi (or 896 km) south-west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Takatsuka is now 05:12 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Takatsuka, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kumamoto Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 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 151 mi (or 243 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: Yatsushiro, Uki, Uto, Kumamoto and Kamiamakusa. 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

Toyoko Inn Shin-yatsushiro Ekimae

Address
5,7 mi
4790-1 Kamihioki-machi
866-0824 Yatsushiro-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel AZ Yatsushiro Miyahara

Address
2,3 mi
137 1, IMA, HIKAWA CHO, YATSUSHIRO GUN, KUMAMOTO, 869 4601, JAPAN.
8694601 八代郡 氷川町
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Vol.01 / The 27th Yatsushiro National Fireworks Festival

Published: November 28, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kiyotaka Fujimoto

第27回やつしろ全国花火競技大会 http://hanabi.gorotto.com/ 会場 [熊本県八代市球磨川河川緑地 (新萩原橋上流)]


新八代~熊本 車窓風景 Train window scenery.From Shin-Yatsushiro for Kumamoto.

Published: May 29, 2011
Length: 07:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PukuPukuTan

今回はスマートフォンのIS03で動画を撮影。 吸盤型のホルダーで固定しています。演算処理が追いつかず映像が少しカクつきますが、これはIS03...


JR九州815系(熊クマN011編成) 普通八代ゆき@八代

Published: October 16, 2013
Length: 10:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HQKQ

The arriving cars are JR Kyushu series 815, the conductor-less local train bound for Yatsushiro. Taken at Yatsushiro station. Date: 12:06, 17 Sep, 2013 (JST)


Japanese steam train accelerating (SL Hitoyoshi)

Published: August 14, 2011
Length: 14:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MediaTraveller05

"SL Hitoyoshi" is the name of JR Kyushu's sightseeing train from Kumamoto to Hitoyoshi consisting of a steam locomotive and three immaculately restored cars. The cars have been reimagined by...


鹿児島本線815系普通列車 新八代駅発車 JR-Kyushu 815 series EMU

Published: February 06, 2012
Length: 05:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

八代行きワンマン列車が出発する。 JR Kagoshima main lines local train depart Shin-Yatsushiro station.


2014年11月23日八代妙見祭 神馬 八代駅前

Published: November 23, 2014
Length: 00:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: akrwkd1959

2014年11月23日八代妙見祭 神馬 八代駅前.


2014年11月23日八代妙見祭 八高同窓会花馬 八代駅前

Published: November 23, 2014
Length: 59:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: akrwkd1959

2014年11月23日八代妙見祭 八高同窓会花馬 八代駅前.


Magnificent fireworks 2011やつしろ花火の華

Published: November 03, 2011
Length: 56:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Aki- G-Chan

The fireworks display that is biggest in Kyushu / Japan.This meeting is a tournament pyrotechnicians show a new work, and to pit its skills.Introduce the jus...


2009 やつしろ全国花火競技大会(10/11)

Published: October 18, 2009
Length: 30:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Munenori Horita

2009年10月17日(土)に行われた「やつしろ全国花火競技大会」の様子.


2009 やつしろ全国花火競技大会(11/11)

Published: October 18, 2009
Length: 27:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Munenori Horita

2009年10月17日(土)に行われた「やつしろ全国花火競技大会」の様子.


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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.

Miyahara, Kumamoto

Miyahara, Kumamoto was a town located in Yatsushiro District, Kumamoto, Japan. On October 1, 2005 Miyahara was merged with the town of Ryūhoku, also from Yatsushiro District, to form the new town Hikawa, as part of the "Great Heisei Merger" government initiative. As of 2003 the town had an estimated population of 5,094 and a density of 515.07 persons per km². The total area was 9.89 km².

Located at 32.55, 130.683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dissolved municipalities of Kumamoto Prefecture

Yatsushiro District, Kumamoto

Yatsushiro District, Kumamoto is a district located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of the Yatsushiro merger but with 2003 population estimates, the district has an estimated population of 13,524 and a density of 406 persons per square kilometer. The total area is 33.29 km².

Located at 32.5847, 130.673 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts in Kumamoto Prefecture

Ogawa Station (Kumamoto)

Ogawa Station is a railway station of Kyushu Railway Company located in Uki, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.6011, 130.694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Arisa Station

Arisa Station is a railway station of Kyushu Railway Company located in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.5628, 130.671 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Takatsuka, 高塚, たかつか, タカツカ