Oka
in Takaichi-gun of Nara-ken, Japan
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Osaka International Airport (31 mi) - Kansai International Airport (33 mi)
- Kobe Airport (36 mi)
- Chubu Centrair International Airport (62 mi)
- Nanki Shirahama Airport (62 mi)
- Tokushima Airport (73 mi)
- Nagoya Airport (83 mi)
- Gifu Airport (87 mi)
- Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area (Unesco heritage, 11 mi)
- Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara (Unesco heritage, 14 mi)
- Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) (Unesco heritage, 35 mi)
- Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range (Unesco heritage, 44 mi)
- Himeji-jo (Unesco heritage, 69 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 34.470 and 135.823 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 34° 28' 13" and E 135° 49' 22"
- 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: 04:33 PM (Friday)
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:30 am and 4:52 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pinhal - 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
Discover Oka
Oka in Takaichi-gun (Nara-ken) is a town in Japan about 234 mi (or 377 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.
Current time in Oka is now 04:33 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Oka, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Osaka International Airport in a distance of 31 mi (or 50 km), North-West. 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 Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), North-West. 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: Sakurai, Kashihara-shi, Yamato-Takada, Gose and Ouda. 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 | 15°C / 60 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 18°C / 64 °F |
| Night Temperature | 16°C / 61 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 87% |
| Air Pressure | 1019 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from North |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Saturday, 16th of November 2024
21°C (70 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
21°C (69 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Monday, 18th of November 2024
13°C (56 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
(RYOKAN) Kanko Ryokan Yamatoya(Nara)
Kashiwara City Hotel
(RYOKAN) Itaniya
(RYOKAN) Bizenya (Nara)
Kashihara Royal Hotel
Kashihara Oak Hotel
(RYOKAN) Tonomine Kanko Hotel
(RYOKAN) 飛鳥の宿 祝戸荘
(RYOKAN) Taishoro Ryokan (Nara)
(RYOKAN) Fukunoya Ryokan
Videos from this 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.
Takaichi District, Nara
Takaichi District, Nara is a district located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 14,624 and a density of 293.36 persons per km². The total area is 49.85 km².
Soga no Umako
Ishibutai Kofun is believed to be the tomb of Soga no Umako. Soga no Umako (蘇我 馬子, 551? - June 19, 626) was the son of Soga no Iname and a member of the powerful Soga clan of Japan. Umako conducted political reforms with Prince Shōtoku during the rules of Emperor Bidatsu and Empress Suiko and established the Soga clan's stronghold in the government by having his daughter married with members of the royal family.
Asuka, Yamato
Asuka, Yamato was one of the Imperial capitals of Japan during the Asuka period (538 – 710 AD), which takes its name from this place. It is located in the present-day village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture.
Asuka-dera
Asuka-dera, also known as Hōkō-ji, is a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara. Asuka-dera is regarded as one of the oldest in Japan.
Oka-dera
Oka-dera is a major Buddhist temple in the historic Asuka area of Nara Prefecture, Japan. Its formal name is Ryūgai-ji and is associated with the Shingon-Buzan sect. It was founded by Priest Gien during the 7th century, and is the 7th temple on the Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage. The statue of Gien is one of the national treasures of Japan. At the heart of the temple is Japan's largest clay image, a Nyoirin Kannon from the 8th century.
Yamato Sanzan
Yamato Sanzan or 'the three mountains of Yamato', in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, Japan, are Mount Kagu, Mount Unebi, and Mount Miminashi . Celebrated in Japanese poetry, they have been jointly designated a Place of Scenic Beauty. Jimmu, first Emperor of Japan, is said to have built his palace on the southeast side of Mt Unebi; he is enshrined at Kashihara Jingū.
Yamada-dera
Yamada-dera was a Buddhist temple established in the Asuka period in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The area has been designated a Special Historic Site and forms part of a grouping of sites submitted in 2007 for future inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List: Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological sites of Japan’s Ancient Capitals and Related Properties.
Kawara-dera
Kawara-dera was a Buddhist temple established during the Asuka period in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Excavations have revealed a large-scale complex which included two kondō, a pagoda, extensive priests' quarters, and roof tiles that are "among the most beautiful ever made in Japan".
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Oka.
桜井: Sakurai − Abemonju-in − Temple View, 桜井 (source)
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Oka, 岡
