Higashijō
in Higashichikuma Gun of Nagano, Japan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.403 and 138.023 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 24' 10" and E 138° 1' 24"
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: 05:18 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:34 am and 4:34 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

Delve into Higashijō

Higashijō in Higashichikuma Gun (Nagano) is a city located in Japan about 105 mi (or 170 km) north-west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Higashijō is now 05:18 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 12 airports closer to Higashijō, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Matsumoto Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites in a distance of 49 mi (or 79 km), East. 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: Chikuma, Azumino, Matsumoto, Omachi and Ueda. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1026 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 63% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Monday, 25th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Masuya Ryokan(Nagano)

Address
5,1 mi
2686, TAZAWA, AOKI MURA CHIISAGATA GUN, NAGANO, 386 1601, JAPAN.
3861601 Chiisagata Gun Aoki Mura
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Tazawa Onsen Fujiya

Address
5,1 mi
2689, Tazawa, Aoki mura, Chiisagata gun, Nagano 386 1601, Japan.
3861601 Chiisagata Gun Aoki Mura
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Yunosawa Ryokan

Address
5,6 mi
19128, HIGASHIHIROTSU, IKUSAKA MURA HIGASHICHIKUMA GUN, NAGANO, 399 7311, JAPAN.
3997311 Higashichikuma Gun Ikusaka Mura
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Nishijo Onsen Tokura

Address
1,1 mi
3443, Nishijo, Chikuhoku mura, Higashichikuma gun, Nagano 399 7501, Japan.
3997501 Higashichikuma Gun Chikuhoku Mura
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Hoyo Center Kamurikiso

Address
3,7 mi
6478, Sakai, Chikuhoku mura, Higashichikuma gun, Nagano 399 7711, Japan.
3997711 Higashichikuma Gun Chikuhoku Mura
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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383系特急しなの 姨捨駅通過 Limited Express SHINANO

Published: January 07, 2014
Length: 14:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

スイッチバック駅で退避する115系電車の横を走る抜ける特急しなの号長野行き。 JR-Central 383 series EMU passing at Obasute station, Nagano Prefecture, Japan....


ちょっと長野に行ってきた 【第五話 姨捨編】 HD

Published: November 11, 2012
Length: 13:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: inductance239

長野などに、旅へ行った記録をうpしてみました。 Episode 5 , Obasute 長野県の姨捨駅へ夜景を見に行きました。寒かったけど、素晴らしい景色でし...


駅からハイキング・篠ノ井線姨捨駅Part1

Published: September 25, 2011
Length: 13:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JH1KSS

2011.09.23 姨捨駅からの駅からハイキングです。 姨捨棚田を下ったり上ったりでしたが、秋の爽やかな風の中、収穫に励む棚田オーナーの頑張る姿...


篠ノ井線E127系 姨捨駅到着 Shinonoi Line Obasute Station

Published: January 07, 2014
Length: 35:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

停車中の甲府行き115系電車の隣に入線する長野行きE127系電車。 JR-East Shinonoi Lines local train arrival at Obasute station, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.


姨捨(おばすて)の車窓から(HD)

Published: March 12, 2009
Length: 50:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: YUSETSUMAN TRAIN VIDEOS

スイッチバックと夜景で有名な姨捨(おばすて)からの景色をハイビジョンで撮ってみました。画面ではまず右から左に移動し姨捨に到着し、ま...


【車窓】日本の絶景区間疾走!JR篠ノ井線 313系B151編成 姨捨~冠着

Published: April 14, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: karin05310415

【車窓】日本の絶景区間疾走!JR篠ノ井線 313系B151編成 稲荷山~姨捨の続き。 晴れれば文句のない景色のはずが・・・天気が良くなく拍子抜け...


快速 リゾートビューふるさと 姨捨駅から電気を消して走行 夜景がきれい

Published: May 06, 2012
Length: 49:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: noritetsu

姨捨駅から車窓。車内の電気を消して走行。夜景がとても綺麗です The scenery from Obaste station. This train is switched off the room light. The night view is very wonderful.


巨大滑り台を滑る 筑北村やすらぎスポーツ広場 huge slide

Published: November 03, 2013
Length: 11:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 娘と息子と息子子どもたち

筑北村にあるやすらぎスポーツ広場の滑り台です。 要塞のような巨大アスレチック施設です。 巨大スライダー 遊具 huge slide Large athletic facility...


長野県道12号を走る1〜雪の北アルプスを見ながら

Published: March 28, 2015
Length: 53:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: George Okanda

長野県道12号を麻績から芦ノ尻まで走る。 Mar. 27, 2015 RICOH WG-M1 Switchback - Harley-Davidson.


2012年筑北社協そよかぜふくしあわせまつり

Published: October 22, 2012
Length: 14:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: chikuhokushakyo

2012年7月1日 筑北村社会福祉協議会で「そよかぜふくしあわせまつり」を開催しましました。


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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.

Higashichikuma District, Nagano

Higashichikuma District, Nagano is a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2011, the district has an estimated population of 23,044. The total area is 268.42 km². Northern Higashichikuma is increasing its population, while the Southern Higashichikuma is decreasing. The district has a sister city relationship with the city of Chuncheon in South Korea. There are five villages within the district. Asahi Chikuhoku Ikusaka Omi Yamagata

Located at 36.4281, 138.01 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts in Nagano Prefecture

Nishijō Station

Nishijō Station is a railway station of Shinonoi Line, East Japan Railway Company in Nishijō, Chikuhoku Village, Higashichikuma District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.4006, 138.012 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Nagano Prefecture, Shinonoi Line

Sakakita Station

Sakakita Station is a railway station in Chikuhoku Village, Higashichikuma District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.4307, 138.016 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Nagano Prefecture, Shinonoi Line

Higashijo Dam

Higashijo Dam is a dam in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.3814, 138.06 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dams in Nagano Prefecture

Onikuma Dam

Onikuma Dam is a dam in the Nagano Prefecture, Japan, completed in 2003.

Located at 36.4189, 138 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dams in Nagano Prefecture, Dams completed in 2003

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Higashijō.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Higashijō, 東条