Uratokatsurashima
in Shiogama Shi of Miyagi, Japan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.334 and 141.089 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 20' 2" and E 141° 5' 19"
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: 05:45 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:17 am and 4:23 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 Uratokatsurashima

Uratokatsurashima in Shiogama Shi (Miyagi) is a town in Japan about 198 mi (or 319 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Uratokatsurashima is now 05:45 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports near Uratokatsurashima, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Sendai Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), South-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 46 mi (or 74 km), North. 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: Shiogama, Tagajo-shi, Higashimatsushima, Ishinomaki and Sendai. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Rain and snow, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Matsushima Onsen Hotel Zekkei no Yakata

Address
2,7 mi
4 6, Higashihama, Matsushima, Matsushima machi, Miyagi gun, Miyagi 981 0213, Japan.
9810213 Matsushima
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Hotel New Komatsu Kofutei

Address
2,8 mi
35 2, AZASENZUI, MATSUSHIMA, MATSUSHIMA CHO, MIYAGI, 981 0213, JAPAN.
9810213 Miyagi Gun Matsushima Machi
Japan

Time Information

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


Matsushima Onsen Matsushima Ichinobo

Address
3,1 mi
1 4 Hama, Takagi, Miyagigun Matsushimamachi, Miyagi 981 0215, Japan.
9810215 Miyagi Gun Matsushima Machi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) KATSUGYONOYADO KOCHIRAMARUTOKU GYOGYOUBU

Address
2,8 mi
32, MATSUSHIMASENZUI, MATSUSHIMA MACHI MIYAGI GUN, MIYAGI, 981 0213, JAPAN.
9810213 Miyagi Gun Matsushima Machi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Shinkan Motomiso

Address
3,0 mi
39 2, MATSUSHIMADOCHINHAMA, MATSUSHIMA MACHI MIYAGI GUN, MIYAGI, 981 0213, JAPAN.
9810213 Miyagi Gun Matsushima Machi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Matsushima Onsen Hotel Daimatsuso

Address
2,9 mi
25, MATSUSHIMA CHONAI, MATSUSHIMA MACHI MIYAGI GUN, MIYAGI
9810213 Miyagi Gun Matsushima Machi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Hanagokoro no Yu Shintomitei

Address
3,1 mi
38 1, Kakinouchi, Matsushima, Matsushimacho, Miyagigun, Miyagi 981 0213, Japan.
9810213 Matsushima,Miyagi-Gun
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Petit Hotel Bistro Abalon

Address
3,1 mi
26 21, SANJUGARI, MATSUSHIMA AZA, MATSUSHIMA CHO, MIYAGI 981 0213, JAPAN.
9810213 Miyagi Gun Matsushima Machi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Castle Plaza Tagajo

Address
5,3 mi
1 1 60, SAKURAGI, TAGAJO SHI, MIYAGI, 985 0842, JAPAN.
9850842 Tagajo Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Pension Onigahama

Address
0,3 mi
24 1, URATO KATSURASHIMA, SHIOGAMA SHI, MIYAGI, 985 0192, JAPAN.
9850192 Shiogama Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


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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.

Matsushima

is a group of islands in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. There are some 260 tiny islands (shima) covered in pines (matsu) – hence the name – and is ranked as one of the Three Views of Japan. A well-known apocryphal haiku often attributed to Matsuo Bashō indicates that the poet is at a loss for words: Matsushima ah!A-ah, Matsushima, ah!Matsushima, ah! Nearby cultural properties include Zuigan-ji, Entsū-in, Kanrantei, and the Satohama shell mound.

Located at 38.3667, 141.083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Miyagi Prefecture, Special Places of Scenic Beauty, Archipelagoes of Japan, 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, Geography of Miyagi Prefecture

Three Views of Japan

The Three Views of Japan is the canonical list of Japan's three most celebrated scenic sights, attributed to 1643 and scholar Hayashi Gahō. The views are of the eponymous pine-clad islands of Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture; the pine-clad sandbar of Amanohashidate in Kyoto Prefecture; and Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture. All three are designated Special Places of Scenic Beauty, while Itsukushima is also a Special Historic Site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Located at 38.3664, 141.074 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Tourism in Japan, Visitor attractions in Miyagi Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Kyoto Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Hiroshima Prefecture

Matsushima-Kaigan Station

Matsushima-Kaigan Station is a JR East railway station located in Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan.

Located at 38.3681, 141.059 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Senseki Line

Zuigan-ji

Zuigan-ji is a famous Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in Matsushima, Japan—of the Myoshin-ji branch.

Located at 38.3722, 141.06 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
828 establishments, Religious organizations established in the 9th century, Myoshin-ji temples, Buddhist temples in Miyagi Prefecture, National Treasures of Japan, 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami

Entsū-in (Matsushima)

Entsū-in is a Myōshin-ji Rinzai school Zen temple in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It was founded next to Zuigan-ji in honour of the grandson of Date Masamune. His mausoleum of 1647 is decorated with motifs inspired by contact with the West and has been designated an Important Cultural Property. There is also a garden attributed to Kobori Enshū.

Located at 38.3711, 141.06 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Miyagi Prefecture, Mausoleums in Japan, 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, Gardens in Miyagi Prefecture,

capture of the webcam いそざき: Matsushima Harbor (松島港)

いそざき: Matsushima Harbor (松島港), いそざき (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Uratokatsurashima, Katsurashima, 浦戸桂島, ウラトカツラシマ, うらとかつらしま