Ōura
in Kesennuma Shi of Miyagi, Japan
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Hanamaki Airport (44 mi) - Sendai Airport (64 mi)
- Yamagata Airport (74 mi)
- Akita Airport (89 mi)
- Shonai Airport (97 mi)
- Odate Noshiro Airport (111 mi)
- Hachinohe Airport (115 mi)
- Fukushima Airport (132 mi)
- Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land (Unesco heritage, 27 mi)
- Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 134 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 38.898 and 141.591 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 38° 53' 53" and E 141° 35' 26"
- 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: 04:50 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
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 Ōura
Ōura in Kesennuma Shi (Miyagi) is a town located in Japan about 245 mi (or 394 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital town.
Time in Ōura is now 04:50 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Ōura. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 44 mi (or 71 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 27 mi (or 43 km), West. 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: Kesennuma, Rikuzentakata, Ofunato, Tono and Ichinoseki. 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
(RYOKAN) Kisennuma Hotel Ikkeikaku
Sun Marine Kesennuma Hotel Kanyo
Kyukamura Kesennuma Oshima
Hotel Pearl City Kesennuma
Accommo Inn Kesennuma
(RYOKAN) Ainsu Kuriko
Cottage Kikuta
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...
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.
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...
3 Months after Tsunami in Japan
This video was taken on 11 June, i.e., just 3 months after the earthquake on 11 March, 2011.
気仙沼港付近津波の被害（携帯動画）
2011年4月 気仙沼ボランティアに行ったときに携帯動画で撮影 津波被害の大きかった港付近です この道は潮が満ちると道路が冠水して通行止めと...
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[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.
【震災後まもない気仙沼】 鹿折地区-2011年5月1日
港・西みなと町・中みなと町のルートで撮影しました。 立ち入れない区画があちこちあり、何度か車は迂回しています。 この付近は震災の時、...
気仙沼/Effect Tsunami, the big ship
The big ship (330 t) was washed away far from the port. 津波に流された第十八共徳丸。
気仙沼
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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 Ōura.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ōura, 大浦, おおうら, オオウラ
