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Explore Kaihama
Kaihama in Kesennuma Shi (Miyagi) is a city in Japan about 245 mi (or 395 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital.
Local time in Kaihama is now 07:06 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Kaihama. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 45 mi (or 73 km), North-West. 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 29 mi (or 46 km), West. 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: Kesennuma, Rikuzentakata, Ofunato, Tono and Kamaishi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F
Morning Temperature | 9°C / 48 °F |
Evening Temperature | 12°C / 53 °F |
Night Temperature | 9°C / 48 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 63% |
Air Pressure | 1019 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South-East |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Saturday, 16th of November 2024
14°C (58 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
17°C (62 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Monday, 18th of November 2024
8°C (46 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, broken clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Kyukamura Kesennuma Oshima
(RYOKAN) Kisennuma Hotel Ikkeikaku
Sun Marine Kesennuma Hotel Kanyo
(RYOKAN) Ainsu Kuriko
Hotel Pearl City Kesennuma
Cottage Kikuta
Accommo Inn Kesennuma
Hotel Route Inn Kesennuma
Iroom Kesennuma
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Japan Earthquake 東日本大震災 3.11 Giant Tsunami Kesennuma-city in Japan,11 March 2011
The Giant Tsunami in Kesennuma-city, Miyagi-prefecture, Japan JST15:35(Junpei Satoh) 気仙沼湾に押し寄せる大津波。船は無人状態。スクリューにロープやゴミが絡...
[V0302] 陸前2:唐桑半島の巨釜半造から御崎岬や陸前大島の大島瀬戸へ
動画開始地点: 地図拡大表示の中心点 (RECORDING START POINT): Center point of this map http://maps.live.com/?v=2&cp=38.90712922045664~141.65214458216047&lvl=13.488888...
気仙沼 その2 「鹿折唐桑(大火災跡地)」 (2012年8月23日)
気仙沼・鹿折唐桑 (2012年8月23日) のようすです。 大震災で大火災に見舞われた地区です。 参考:NHKニュース 宮城県気仙沼市の火災...
[VM0402B]_100430_宮城県気仙沼市02_大浦_浪板海岸_鹿折川_本浜_魚浜_南町海岸_気仙沼漁港
直前区間(Prev.): [VM0402A] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLRz6X6F2Rw&list=PLF2A20F07635CD5E3&index=49 直後区間(Next): [VM0402C] ...
Kesennuma Port in Miyagi, Japan 気仙沼港
As a ship leaves Kesennuma Port, we can see Ukimido. 船が浮見堂の横を通り過ぎます。 Hi there! I am alive after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. Thank you.
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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.
Kesennuma, Miyagi
Kesennuma, Miyagi is a city located in the extreme northeast of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, founded on June 1, 1953. It wraps around the western part of Kesennuma Bay, and also includes the island of Ōshima. Its coastline forms the southern boundary of the Rias Coastline National Park, which stretches north all the way to Aomori Prefecture. The city borders Hirota Bay, Kesennuma Bay, and the Pacific Ocean to the east and Minamisanriku, Miyagi to the south.
Karakuwa, Miyagi
Karakuwa, Miyagi was a town located in the extreme northeast of Miyagi Prefecture, bordering Kesennuma to the north-west and Rikuzentakata, part of Iwate Prefecture, to the north, and with Kesennuma Bay including Oshima island to the west, Hirota Bay to the north-east, and the Pacific Ocean to the south and east. On March 31, 2006, Karakuwa was merged into the neighboring city of Kesennuma and is no longer an independent municipality.
Shishiori-Karakuwa Station
Shishiori-Karakuwa Station is a train station located on the JR Ōfunato Line in northern part of Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan. The station was destroyed by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and has now been replaced by a provisional Bus Rapid Transit line.
Matsuiwa Station
Matsuiwa Station is located on the JR Kesennuma Line in Kesennuma, Miyagi. It was badly damaged or destroyed in the 2011 Japanese tsunami.
Saichi Station
Saichi Station is located on the JR Kesennuma Line in Kesennuma, Miyagi. It was badly damaged or destroyed in the 2011 Japanese tsunami.
The Ice Aquarium
The Ice Aquarium is a tourist attraction in the north-eastern port of Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan. It features approximately 450 marine creatures that were flash-frozen into blocks of ice after being caught by local fishermen. The attraction was established in 2002. It showcases more than 70 different species of sea creatures, including crab, squid and octopus, Due to the extreme cold temperature inside the Ice Aquarium, visitors are advised to stay for only five minutes.