Shimoyatsuse
in Kesennuma Shi of Miyagi, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.927 and 141.516 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 55' 35" and E 141° 30' 59"
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: 07:40 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:16 am and 4:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pinhal
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

Touring Shimoyatsuse

Shimoyatsuse in Kesennuma Shi (Miyagi) is a town located in Japan about 245 mi (or 394 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital place.

Time in Shimoyatsuse is now 07:40 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Shimoyatsuse. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 40 mi (or 65 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 23 mi (or 36 km), West. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kesennuma, Rikuzentakata, Ofunato, Ichinoseki and Tono. 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

Address
3,7 mi
4 19, Minatomachi, Kesennuma city, Miyagi 988 0021, Japan.
9880021 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Kisennuma Hotel Ikkeikaku

Address
4,0 mi
1 4 7, BENTENCHO, KESENNUMA SHI, MIYAGI, 988 0036, JAPAN.
9880036 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Accommo Inn Kesennuma

Address
2,1 mi
2 1, Shinden, Kesennuma city, Miyagi 988 0829, Japan.
9880829 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Pearl City Kesennuma

Address
2,6 mi
3 2 42, Furumachi, Kesennuma city, Miyagi 988 0077, Japan.
9880077 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Iroom Kesennuma

Address
2,4 mi
1 9 5, Higashishinjo, Kesennuma city, Miyagi 988 0066, Japan.
9880066 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Route Inn Kesennuma

Address
4,5 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.

3 Months after Tsunami in Japan

Published: January 14, 2012
Length: 36:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: imaikawanakajima

This video was taken on 11 June, i.e., just 3 months after the earthquake on 11 March, 2011.


気仙沼/Effect Tsunami, the big ship

Published: June 20, 2011
Length: 31:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Suenaga Yasushi

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。


東日本大震災・復興状況 気仙沼市-2

Published: March 28, 2015
Length: 05:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: masanoriwai

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

Published: May 12, 2011
Length: 42:00 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JUNPEISATO

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...


気仙沼と大島の景色 そして被災地 - Kesennuma, distressed area

Published: January 27, 2013
Length: 49:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: keisukenjapon

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...


Large Tsunami in Kesennuma Bay after Japan Earthquake,2011

Published: June 16, 2012
Length: 13:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JUNPEISATO

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

Published: September 20, 2012
Length: 01:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tsutommazda

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...


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...


Festa de Natal em Kesennuma 2012

Published: December 08, 2012
Length: 10:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Evamper

Festa de Natal realizado para os moradores que foram afetados pelo tsunami de 11 de março.


Tsunami-hit Kesennuma, Japan's Makers' Exchange

Published: June 20, 2013
Length: 48:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

Non-profits support burgeoning maker communities in tsunami-stricken areas Tōhoku Revival Calendar article: http://en.re-tohoku.jp/?p=11713.


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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 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.

Located at 38.91, 141.559 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Kesennuma Line, Ōfunato Line

Niitsuki Station

Niitsuki Station is a train station located on the JR Ōfunato Line in Ichinoseki, Iwate, Japan. It is a 'ghost station', with no staff assigned to it.

Located at 38.9157, 141.489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Ōfunato Line, Railway stations opened in 1929

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shimoyatsuse, 下八瀬, しもやつせ, シモヤツセ