Motoyoshichō-takaoka
in Kesennuma Shi of Miyagi, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.800 and 141.500 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 47' 59" and E 141° 30' 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: 10:10 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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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

Explore Motoyoshichō-takaoka

Motoyoshichō-takaoka in Kesennuma Shi (Miyagi) is a city in Japan about 237 mi (or 381 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Motoyoshichō-takaoka is now 10:10 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-takaoka. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 48 mi (or 77 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 25 mi (or 41 km), North-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, Tome and Onagawa Cho. 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

Cottage Kikuta

Address
5,1 mi
10, Hajikamimagi, Kesennuma city, Miyagi 988 0243, Japan.
9880243 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Route Inn Kesennuma

Address
6,5 mi
32 1, Matsuzaki Kaya, Kesennuma city, Miyagi 988 0121, Japan.
9880121 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

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.

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.


Kesennuma Line Window View from Approching Shizukawa Sta. to Rikuzen Tokura.

Published: March 13, 2011
Length: 53:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: redwing115

Recorded 22 Mar 2009. Shizukawa is central of Minami Sanriku town,which located by narrow bay. Before or Aftre leaving Shizukawa Sta.you can see whole of town central. In 11 Mar 2011 Tsunami...


☆小泉川さけ有効利用調査釣り☆

Published: November 19, 2008
Length: 17:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: keyoflive

11/15の調査釣りの模様です.


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

Radex 1008使用。雨も降ったのですが、線量が減りませんでした。ご連絡いたたければ、ボランティアで測定致します。09022757756.


電磁波レポート 岩手県千厩町1/2 国道 森谷裕一

Published: July 24, 2011
Length: 49:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: a6152678

Radex 1008ベータ窓解放で測定。私の住む本吉地方と違い、空中線量と地表線量にそう大きい差が有りませんでした。(初日の測定の為、この現象の原...


【音楽入】国道45号ドライブ車載動画 南三陸沿岸 南三陸シーサイドパレス→清水浜

Published: August 26, 2014
Length: 00:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jeaen

2014年8月、お盆時期にドライブに行った際に撮影しました。 宮城県気仙沼市本吉町南端、津谷川河口にかつてあった遊園地「南三陸シーサイドパ...


Tsunami region

Published: October 21, 2012
Length: 30:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Simon Pendzich

Eindrücke meiner Radreise durch das Tsunamigebiet. Impressions of my bicycle ride through the tsunami disaster area.


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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.

Motoyoshi, Miyagi

Motoyoshi, Miyagi was a town located in Motoyoshi District, Miyagi, Japan. In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,716 and a population density of 109.80 persons per km². The total area was 106.70 km². Motoyoshi was divided into four districts: Magome, Koizumi, Tsuya, and Ohya. Koizumi and Ohya were both home to spectacular beaches until the disaster of March 11. Tsuya constitutes "downtown" Motoyoshi.

Located at 38.8, 141.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dissolved municipalities of Miyagi Prefecture

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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Kesennuma Line

Motoyoshi Station

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

Located at 38.786, 141.502 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Kesennuma Line

Rikuzen-Koizumi Station

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

Located at 38.7668, 141.509 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 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:
Motoyoshi, Motoyoshichō-takaoka, 本吉町高岡