Shizukawa
in Uji Shi of Kyoto, Japan
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Osaka International Airport (23 mi) - Kobe Airport (38 mi)
- Kansai International Airport (46 mi)
- Chubu Centrair International Airport (56 mi)
- Nagoya Airport (67 mi)
- Gifu Airport (69 mi)
- Tajima Airport (73 mi)
- Nanki Shirahama Airport (89 mi)
- Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) (Unesco heritage, 7 mi)
- Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara (Unesco heritage, 15 mi)
- Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area (Unesco heritage, 20 mi)
- Himeji-jo (Unesco heritage, 64 mi)
- Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range (Unesco heritage, 73 mi)
- Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama (Unesco heritage, 120 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 34.889 and 135.826 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 34° 53' 21" and E 135° 49' 33"
- 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: 10:39 AM (Friday)
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:31 am and 4:51 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pinhal - References
- This place on Geonames.org
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 Shizukawa
Shizukawa in Uji Shi (Kyoto) is a town in Japan about 225 mi (or 362 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.
Current time in Shizukawa is now 10:39 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Shizukawa, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Osaka International Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), North-West. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Uji, Joyo, Kyotanabe, Otsu and Yawata. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F
| Morning Temperature | 16°C / 61 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 18°C / 65 °F |
| Night Temperature | 16°C / 61 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 72% |
| Air Pressure | 1020 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Saturday, 16th of November 2024
20°C (68 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
22°C (71 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.
Monday, 18th of November 2024
15°C (59 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
(RYOKAN) Koryuen Seizanso
Urban Hotel Kyoto
(RYOKAN) Ishiyama Onsen Matsunoso
Hotel in the Green - Adults Only
Hotel KYOTO ifLIBERTY - Adults Only
Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en
(RYOKAN) Nango Onsen Futabaya
(RYOKAN) Momoyama Onsen Tsukimikan
Business Hotel Uji
(RYOKAN) Ryokan Karahashi
Videos from this area
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Manual matcha grinding by hand with grinding stone at Fukujuen, Uji (Japan)
How matcha grinding was done in the old days with your own hands, using a grinding stone. Dried tea leaves (tencha) were used. See how it is done today: http://youtu.be/4wM0PD9yWjw ...
京都・宇治 紅葉 興聖寺 Uji City in the foliage season(2010-11)
平成22年11月下旬 late November 2010 朝霧橋周辺と、興聖寺の紅葉です。（京都府宇治市） Uji River, Asagiri Bridge and Kosho-ji(a Buddhist Temple) in the foliage...
Kyoto Uji World heritage Byodoin Temple National Treasure 宇治・平等院鳳凰堂
世は末法思想が蔓延し、極楽往生を願う浄土信仰が貴族や僧侶に流行していた時、藤原道長の子、頼道が平等院の阿弥陀堂に平安時代最高の仏師...
京都・宇治の桜 宇治橋あたり Cherry blossoms in Uji, Kyoto(2012-04)
平成24年4月上旬 early April 2012 桜咲く宇治川沿い、宇治橋と上流のあたりです。(京都府宇治市) Blooming cherry trees along Uji River upstream from Uji Bridge...
京都・宇治 紅葉 宇治川沿いに Uji City in the foliage season(2010-11)
平成22年11月下旬 late November 2010 宇治川、東禅院参道、観流橋、朝霧橋から見る平等院鳳凰堂と宇治神社の鳥居、宇治橋からの眺望などです。（...
Ukai (鵜飼い): Traditional Cormorant Fishing on the Uji River!
A few days ago, I went some friends to the Uji River, to watch the annual summer cormorant fishing, Ukai in Japanese. The boats are moored along side the embankment and the show is soon to...
2014 Kyoto One Day Trip vol.1 Uji-Fushimi
2014 Kyoto One Day Trip vol.1 Uji-Fushimi 2014.04.14.
Ujigami Shrine, Along the Rekishi Kaido in Uji City, Kyoto!
Situated in Uji City, Kyoto, the Ujigami shrine is dedicated to Emperor Oujin and Emperor Nintoku. The shrine's Honden (main hall) is Japan's oldest architecture of late Heian period that exists...
京都・宇治 紅葉 宇治川右岸に沿って Uji River in autumn, Kyoto(2013-12)
平成25年12月上旬 early December 2013 紅葉の宇治川右岸、東禅寺の西から観流橋を経て宇治橋までです。(京都府宇治市） Along the right bank of...
uji kyoto japan 世界遺産の旅平等院～三室戸寺までを歩く塔の島～宇治神社
uji kyoto japan 京都散策 世界遺産の旅 平等院～宇治神社"
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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.
Byōdō-in
For the Arena in Debrecen, Hungary see Fonix Hall. For the replica temple in Hawaii, see Byodo-In Temple. Byōdō-in平等院 300px Information Mountain Name Asahisan Denomination Independent Venerated Amida Nyorai (Amitābha) Founded 1052 Founder(s) Fujiwara no Yorimichi Founding priest Myōson Address 116 Ujirenge, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture Country Japan Website http://www. byodoin. or. jp/ 30px Portal:Buddhism Byōdō-in is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
Manpuku-ji
Manpuku-ji is a temple located in Uji, Kyoto. It is the head temple of the Japanese Ōbaku Zen sect, named after Wanfu Temple in Fujian, China. The mountain is likewise named after Mount Huangbo, where the Chinese temple is situated.
Ujigami Shrine
is a Shinto shrine in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The shrine was built as a guardian shrine for the nearby Byōdō-in, and is adjacent to the Uji Shrine. In 1994, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto". The honden and haiden have been designated by the Agency for Cultural Affairs as National Treasures in the category shrines.
Mimurodo Station
Mimurodo Station is a train station located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
Uji Station (Keihan)
Uji Station is a train station located on the Keihan Railway Uji Line in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, and it is the terminal station on the Uji Line.
Uji Station (JR West)
Uji Station is a train station located on the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) Nara Line in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. This station administrates all intermediate stations on the Nara Line.
Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium
Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium is an athletic stadium in Uji, Kyoto, Japan.
The Tale of Genji Museum
The Tale of Genji Museum is in Uji, Kyoto, Japan. It displays the world of the Japanese classic novel The Tale of Genji with projected images, models, and exhibitions. The culture of the Imperial Court of the Heian Period, the aristocrats' costumes and the furnishings of their residences are shown here. The last ten chapters of The Tale of Genji are set in Uji; the hero is Kaoru Genji (a son of Hikaru Genji).
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Shizukawa.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shizu Gawa, Shitsugawa, Shitsukawa, Shizukawa, 志津川
