Destination Guide: Iwanuma (Miyagi, Iwanuma-shi) in Japan

Iwanuma
in Iwanuma-shi of Miyagi, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land (Unesco heritage, 63 mi)
Shrines and Temples of Nikko (Unesco heritage, 116 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 38.105 and 140.859 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 38° 6' 16" and E 140° 51' 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: 08:08 AM (Friday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 6:17 am and 4:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Farol de Santa Marta
References: This place on Wikipedia; 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 Iwanuma

Iwanuma in Iwanuma-shi (Miyagi) with it's 42,411 habitants is a city located in Japan about 179 mi (or 288 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Iwanuma is now 08:08 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Iwanuma, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Sendai Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), North-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 Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land in a distance of 63 mi (or 102 km), North. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Natori-shi, Kakuda, Sendai, Tagajo-shi and Shiroishi. 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	11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature	14°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature	11°C / 52 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	60%
Air Pressure	1018 hPa
Wind Speed	Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:30
Weekend: closed

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Wafu Hotel Hisago

Address
5,2 mi
110, Higashihara machi, Funaoka, Shibata machi, Shibata gun, Miyagi 989 1606, Japan.
9891606 Shibata Gun Shibata Machi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:30
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.

逢隈駅

Published: September 12, 2012
Length: 20:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GIGASHINCHI02

逢隈駅です。常磐線全駅復活祈願として岩沼~亘理駅を訪れました。最後の時計台は動画撮影することができませんでした。機会があれば撮影し...

Train Sound Jōban Line Ōkuma to Iwanuma (JR East) 2015-01-01 常磐線逢隈駅～岩沼駅 719系夜間走行時車内音

Published: January 02, 2015
Length: 14:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: betelgeuse

常磐線の北の端、宮城県。逢隈（おおくま）から岩沼（いわぬま）はごく短いトンネル、阿武隈川を渡る橋、住宅地を通ります。電車と線路がつ...

【常磐線車窓】240M逢隈→亘理

Published: December 08, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: l405sonica

列車番号 : 240M 車両 : E721系4両.

グリーンピア岩沼の展望台から

Published: January 19, 2008
Length: 35:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iwanumablog

グリーンピアの展望台から岩沼市内を眺めました。遠くは松島や牡鹿半島まで一望することができました。（平成20年1月19日撮影） I looked...

常磐線貨物94レ阿武隈川橋梁にて 2010年8月撮影 freight train at Iwanuma, Miyagi

Published: April 26, 2011
Length: 53:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iso8.tv

震災による甚大な被害を受けた常磐線。 ED75牽引の貨物列車が夕闇の中を南下していきます。この橋梁付近はやや内陸部に位置していることもあ...

Lag Baomer 5771 at Chabad Sendai

Published: June 01, 2011
Length: 37:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ChabadTokyoJapan

Lag Baomer 5771; Chabad Japan continues its Tohoku Relief Efforts. This year's Lag Baomer barbecue party was given for evacuees of Iwanuma City. Together with volunteers, Rabbi Binyomin Edery.

車両通行中

Published: August 07, 2011
Length: 51:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 503mave

宮城県岩沼市と亘理町の間にかかる阿武隈大橋、橋上にて。 On Abukuma-Ohashi(Abukuma Bridge),between Iwanuma City and Watari Town, in Miyagi Pref.

パラシュートと水上スキー

Published: April 22, 2012
Length: 12:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: alternativemn

阿武隈川右岸を散歩中撮影。気持ちよさそうでした。タイトル：火星から来たBeth URL ：http://iwanuma.org/

お山の大将の気分

Published: May 13, 2012
Length: 29:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: alternativemn

千貫山へ春山散策に出かけました。朝日をしょって4時30分出発。この時期にしてはちょっと寒かったけど，最高の気分です。タイトル：火星から...

ご休息中

Published: May 13, 2012
Length: 00:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: alternativemn

千貫山へ春山散策に出かけました。朝日をしょって4時30分出発。この時期にしてはちょっと寒かったけど，最高の気分です。タイトル：火星から...

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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.

Ōkuma Station

Ōkuma Station is a JR East railway station located in Watari, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.0678, 140.855 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Jōban Line, Railway stations opened in 1988

Iwanuma Station

Iwanuma Station is a railway station in Iwanuma, Miyagi, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). This station marks the boundary between the Jōban and Tōhoku Main Lines.

Located at 38.1119, 140.864 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line, Jōban Line

Tatekoshi Station

is a JR East railway station located in Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Until the introduction of the Sendai Airport Access Line, it was the most direct point of access to Sendai Airport by a connecting bus service. The bus service still operates. Tatekoshi Station is also the main transport access point for the Tatekoshi Shrine.

Located at 38.1432, 140.88 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line, Jōban Line, Railway stations opened in 1985

Takekoma Inari Shrine

Takekoma Inari Shrine is the second-oldest shrine to the kami Inari in Japan. It is located in Iwanuma in Miyagi Prefecture. It was established in the ninth century, reputedly by Ono no Takamura. Takekoma Inari annually celebrates a festival day. Inari's traditional festival day is the first horse day (the sixth day) of the second month of the lunisolar calendar; in recent years, the shrine has celebrated the event on a Sunday in February or early March.

Located at 38.105, 140.862 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shinto shrines in Miyagi Prefecture

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Iwanuma, 岩沼

Iwanuma in Miyagi
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Iwanuma
in Iwanuma-shi of Miyagi, Japan

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