Shimbashi
in Kakuda Shi of Miyagi, Japan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.017 and 140.800 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 1' 0" and E 140° 48' 0"
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: 11:31 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:17 am and 4:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Farol de Santa Marta
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 Shimbashi

Shimbashi in Kakuda Shi (Miyagi) is a town located in Japan about 172 mi (or 277 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Time in Shimbashi is now 11:31 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Shimbashi, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Sendai Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 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 70 mi (or 113 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: Kakuda, Iwanuma, Natori-shi, Shiroishi and Soma. 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
Chance of rainfall 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

9°C (48 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Green Hotel Kakuda

Address
2,8 mi
37 1, KAKUDA, KAKUDA SHI, MIYAGI, 981 1505, JAPAN.
9811505 Kakuda Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Wafu Hotel Hisago

Address
3,2 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


Family Lodge Hatagoya Sendaiwatari

Address
6,4 mi
4 1, OKUMANAKAIZUMI ICHIRIHARA, WATARI CHO WATARI GUN, MIYAGI, 989 2301, JAPAN.
9892301 Watari Gun Watari Cho
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

2010.7常磐線E721系亘理→相馬山側車窓 Joban Line Watari to Soma

Published: July 07, 2010
Length: 03:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jeaen

2010年7月撮影。東日本大震災前のJR東日本常磐線 亘理→相馬間で進行方向右側車窓とクモハE721-5のモーター音です。July.2010 Joban Line Watari to Soma...


Watari, Miyagi Salmon Specialty: Harako-Meshi

Published: September 30, 2012
Length: 59:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

What to do when your town has prime salmon fishing grounds? Create a dish of salmon with salmon eggs on rice boiled in salmon broth! No half measures taken here—it's Watari, Miyagi's famed...


Kimono Bags from tsunami-hit Watari, Miyagi

Published: April 02, 2013
Length: 26:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

There is an old tradition in this Miyagi south-coastal town of sewing kimono cloth into bags to hold return gifts. These Watari Fuguro (local accent of 'fukuro' [bags]) are now a project to...


Sky Tree Snacks: Miyagi no Arare

Published: July 13, 2012
Length: 05:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

The tsunami-hit town of Watari in southern Miyagi hosts a premium 'arare' rice snack maker: Miyagi no Arare. After 35 years of high quality production, their treats have been selected to be...


陸前浜街道 国道6号線

Published: September 02, 2012
Length: 31:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: norimonogakari1049

知り合いのドライバーの横に乗って荷降ろしのアルバイト兼カメラの車載テスト。大型車ではさすがに揺れる。宮城の名物といえば牛タンやら笹...


JR常磐線臨時代行バス、亘理駅から相馬駅の車窓

Published: September 19, 2011
Length: 16:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hitorikamonen

東日本大震災からほぼ半年経ったので被災地に行ってみました。地元の方々で混雑するようなら遠慮して、その事実だけ記録して帰ろう、と思っ...


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...


【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.


NPO法人ロシナンテス 学習支援「寺子屋 亘理」 ~子どもたちの夢~ kids dream

Published: December 03, 2014
Length: 36:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 国際NGO・認定NPO法人ロシナンテス/INGO NPO Rocinantes

宮城県亘理町の仮設住宅や民間借上げ住宅に住む小中学生を対象とした学習支援「寺子屋 亘理(わたり)」。 「仮設住宅はとても狭く学習机が...


2015年2月常磐線代行バス(新地のみ停車の快速) 亘理→相馬前面展望

Published: February 05, 2015
Length: 27:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jeaen

本動画を含む、常磐線上野~仙台乗り継ぎレポは http://jeaen-days.blogspot.jp/2015/02/41.html 2011年3月11日の東日本大震災による津波により不通となってい...


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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.

Funaoka Station (Miyagi)

Funaoka Station is a JR East railway station located in Shibata, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.0593, 140.768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line

Yokokura Station (Miyagi)

Yokokura Station is an AbukumaExpress railway station located in Kakuda, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.9968, 140.776 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Abukuma Express Line

Oka Station

Oka Station is an AbukumaExpress railway station located in Kakuda, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.0192, 140.781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Abukuma Express Line, Railway stations opened in 1968, Railway stations in Mie Prefecture

Kakuda Station

Kakuda Station is an AbukumaExpress railway station located in Kakuda, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.9793, 140.773 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Abukuma Express Line

Higashi-Funaoka Station

Higashi-Funaoka Station is an Abukuma Express Line railway station located in Shibata, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.0502, 140.79 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Abukuma Express Line, Railway stations opened in 1968

Sendai University

Sendai University is a private university in Shibata, Miyagi, Japan, established in 1967. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1879.

Located at 38.0514, 140.771 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1879, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Miyagi Prefecture

Kakuda Space Center

Kakuda Space Center is a facility of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

Located at 38.0381, 140.761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Space program of Japan, Space centres


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ejiri, Shimbashi