Kesennuma
in Kesennuma Shi of Miyagi, Japan
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Hanamaki Airport (43 mi) - Sendai Airport (64 mi)
- Yamagata Airport (73 mi)
- Akita Airport (88 mi)
- Shonai Airport (97 mi)
- Odate Noshiro Airport (110 mi)
- Hachinohe Airport (115 mi)
- Fukushima Airport (131 mi)
- Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land (Unesco heritage, 26 mi)
- Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 133 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 38.901 and 141.577 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 38° 54' 4" and E 141° 34' 38"
- 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: 02:05 PM (Friday)
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:16 am and 4:20 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Farol de Santa Marta - References
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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 Kesennuma
Kesennuma in Kesennuma Shi (Miyagi) is a town in Japan about 245 mi (or 394 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital city.
Current time in Kesennuma is now 02:05 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Kesennuma. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 43 mi (or 70 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 26 mi (or 42 km), 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: Rikuzentakata, Ofunato, Tono, Ichinoseki and Tome. 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
Sun Marine Kesennuma Hotel Kanyo
(RYOKAN) Kisennuma Hotel Ikkeikaku
Kyukamura Kesennuma Oshima
Hotel Pearl City Kesennuma
Accommo Inn Kesennuma
(RYOKAN) Ainsu Kuriko
Cottage Kikuta
Iroom Kesennuma
Hotel Route Inn 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...
気仙沼港から大島浦の浜へ
出漁準備岸壁と魚市場を見て、大島の浦の浜に着岸.
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.
東日本大震災・復興状況 気仙沼市-2
JR気仙沼駅→気仙沼市役所→魚市場前→気仙沼港フェリーターミナル January 10, 2015 JR Kesennuma Station - City Hall - Uoichiba Mae - Ferry Terminal.
Japan Earthquake 3.11-3.12 Japan Giant Tsunami 東日本大震災
The East Japan Giant Tsunami in Kesennuma-city,Miyagi-prefecture,Japan 3.11-3.12（JunpeiSatoh） 東日本大震災（Ｍ9.0）後の大津波 撮影日時：2011年3月11日JST15:30-3月12日JS...
東日本大震災・復興状況 気仙沼市-3
気仙沼港フェリーターミナル→魚市場→南気仙沼駅前→国道45号線（東八幡前） January 10, 2015 Ferry Terminal - Fishing Port - - Front of Minami Kesennuma Station...
気仙沼と大島の景色 そして被災地 - Kesennuma, distressed area
気仙沼のエースポートからフェリーで気仙沼大島に向かいます。気仙沼湾のすばらしい景色、そして今も傷跡が残る市内を見ていきます。 http://ww...
![preview picture of video 'Kesennuma, Miyagi : a half year after the quake [ 震災半年後の気仙沼市 ]'](https://img.youtube.com/vi/x5lDvnPj-z4/mqdefault.jpg "'Kesennuma, Miyagi : a half year after the quake [ 震災半年後の気仙沼市 ]'")
Kesennuma, Miyagi : a half year after the quake [ 震災半年後の気仙沼市 ]
Driving around Minami-Kesennuma Station, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, where suffered catastrophic damage by the earthquake and tsunami occurred on March 11th, 2011.
Large Tsunami in Kesennuma Bay after Japan Earthquake,2011
Large Tsunami in Kesennuma Bay,16:30-17:50,march 11.2011.The ebb tide of Tsunami.The tsunami before the first wave would come, the level of seawater dropped 2.5m approximately. There was an.
三陸映画祭in気仙沼2012PR動画
2012年10月5(金)、6(土)、7(日)の三日間、東日本大震災の被災地気仙沼で震災後初めて映画祭が開催されます。既存のホールに加え、被災した建物を...
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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.
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.
Kesennuma Station
is a railway station in central Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan. It forms the junction of the JR East Ōfunato and Kesennuma lines. It is the northern terminus for the Kesennuma Line. Kesennuma Station was undamaged in the 2011 Japanese tsunami.
Fudōnosawa Station
Fudōnosawa Station is located on the JR Kesennuma Line in Kesennuma, Miyagi. The station was undamaged in the 2011 Japanese tsunami.
Minami-Kesennuma Station
is located on the JR Kesennuma Line in Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan. It is the rapid express "Minami-Sanriku" stop station for Sendai. Minami-Kesennuma Station was almost completely destroyed in the 2011 Japanese tsunami.
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.
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.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Kesennuma.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kissennuma, Kesennuma, كيسين-نوما، مياغي, Кесенума, کسننوما، میاگی, 気仙沼, 게센누마 시, Kesennuma-chhī, Кесеннума, เคะเซนนุมะ, Кесен-Нума, 氣仙沼
