Destination Guide: Motoyoshichō-ōya (Miyagi, Kesennuma Shi) in Japan

Motoyoshichō-ōya
in Kesennuma 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, 28 mi)
Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 138 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 38.817 and 141.573 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 38° 49' 2" and E 141° 34' 23"
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: 08:46 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: 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

Discover Motoyoshichō-ōya

Motoyoshichō-ōya in Kesennuma Shi (Miyagi) is a city in Japan about 240 mi (or 386 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Motoyoshichō-ōya is now 08:46 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 Motoyoshichō-ōya. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 48 mi (or 78 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 28 mi (or 45 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: Kesennuma, Rikuzentakata, Ofunato, Onagawa Cho 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
	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

Time Information

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

Kesennuma, Miyagi : a half year after the quake [ 震災半年後の気仙沼市 ]

Published: September 23, 2011
Length: 02:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yjr310

Driving around Minami-Kesennuma Station, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, where suffered catastrophic damage by the earthquake and tsunami occurred on March 11th, 2011.

2011/7/4早朝・宮城県気仙沼市

Published: July 08, 2011
Length: 21:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BJR0707

謹んで震災のお見舞いを申し上げます。 7/4現在・宮城県気仙沼市、気仙沼南駅周辺の様子です。埼玉より物資支援を行った際に、震災よりほ...

Tsunami at Kesennuma port, Iwate Prefecture, view 2.mp4

Published: March 13, 2012
Length: 21:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: clancy688

The 311 tsunami at Kesennuma port in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Notes: This is the video filmed from the building directly across the other video I've posted. It's only a compilation of...

[VM0402C]_100430_宮城県気仙沼市03_気仙沼港_大川_松崎前浜_松崎片浜_松岩_尾崎

Published: January 05, 2013
Length: 13:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SenbaMasaki

直前区間(Prev.)： [VM0402B] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS0STLC4s8I&list=PLF2A20F07635CD5E3&index=50 直後区間(Next)： [VM0402D] ...

Kesennuma

Published: July 14, 2011
Length: 21:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: taka6613

今の宮城県気仙沼市；復興津波の後の様子、見てください。最新の復興状況、皆さんのご支援よろしくお願いします。おいしいフカヒレ、さん...

Tsunami Memorial Service, Kesennuma 2014

Published: March 18, 2014
Length: 00:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

A devastated coastal town marks the third anniversary of the historic disaster. Tōhoku Revival Calendar: http://en.re-tohoku.jp/?p=15158.

【気仙沼線BRT前面展望】23便本吉→小金沢

Published: January 12, 2014
Length: 09:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: l405sonica

便名 : 23便車両 : 日野ブルーリボンシティハイブリッド宮城200か2214.

被災レポート本吉町中島地区遠望森谷裕一

Published: May 01, 2011
Length: 11:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: a6152678

全国からの心暖まるご支援、ご配慮、本当にありがとうございます。撮影リクエスト承ります。ご希望の場所等をコメントにご記入ください。

ＪＲ東日本　気仙沼線BRT　前面展望　小金沢～本吉　2013/08/16

Published: December 04, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: alfsroom

東日本大震災の津波で被災した気仙沼線を仮復旧したBRT。一般道路からバス専用道へ入る。バス専用道のトンネル区間は行き違いが出来ないので...

放射線レポート気仙沼市小泉幼稚園側 2マイクロシーベルト超森谷裕一

Published: August 07, 2011
Length: 21:42 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: a6152678

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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.

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.

Located at 38.8533, 141.581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Kesennuma Line, Railway stations opened in 1967

Rikuzen-Hashikami Station

Rikuzen-Hashikami Station is located on the JR Kesennuma Line in Kesennuma, Miyagi. It was undamaged by the 2011 Japanese tsunami.

Located at 38.8372, 141.58 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Kesennuma Line

Ōya-Kaigan Station

Ōya-Kaigan Station is located on the JR Kesennuma Line in Kesennuma, Miyagi. It was badly damaged or destroyed by the 2011 Japanese tsunami.

Located at 38.8139, 141.567 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Kesennuma Line

Koganezawa Station

Koganezawa Station is located on the JR Kesennuma Line in Kesennuma, Miyagi. It was damaged by the 2011 Japanese tsunami.

Located at 38.7957, 141.535 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Kesennuma Line

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Motoyoshichō-ōya, Ōya, 本吉町大谷

Motoyoshichō-ōya in Miyagi
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Motoyoshichō-ōya
in Kesennuma Shi of Miyagi, Japan

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