Destination Guide: Iwafune (Niigata, Murakami Shi) in Japan

Iwafune
in Murakami Shi of Niigata, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Shrines and Temples of Nikko (Unesco heritage, 100 mi)
Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land (Unesco heritage, 106 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 38.186 and 139.439 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 38° 11' 9" and E 139° 26' 21"
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: 01:42 PM (Friday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 6:23 am and 4:30 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 Iwafune

Iwafune in Murakami Shi (Niigata) is a town located in Japan about 173 mi (or 278 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital place.

Time in Iwafune is now 01:42 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports nearby Iwafune, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Niigata Airport in a distance of 24 mi (or 38 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 Shrines and Temples of Nikko in a distance of 100 mi (or 161 km), South. 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: Murakami, Tainai, Shibata, Agano and Niigata. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature	12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature	13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature	11°C / 52 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	72%
Air Pressure	1019 hPa
Wind Speed	Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions	Broken clouds, covering 72% of sky
General Conditions	Light rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

18°C (65 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

17°C (62 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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(RYOKAN) Senami Onsen Senami View Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
3 5 38, SENAMIONSEN, MURAKAMI SHI, NIIGATA, 958 0037, JAPAN.
9580037 Murakami Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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(RYOKAN) Senami Onsen Yudokoro Sobadokoro Banshu

Address
1,8 mi
3 2 30, SENAMIONSEN, MURAKAMI SHI, NIIGATA, 958 0037, JAPAN.
9580037 Murakami Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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(RYOKAN) Senami Onsen Taikanso Senami no Yu

Address
1,9 mi
2 10 24, Senamionsen, Murakami city, Niigata 958 0037, Japan.
9580037 Murakami Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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(RYOKAN) Tsubaki no Yado Yoshidaya

Address
2,0 mi
2 5 36, SENAMIONSEN, MURAKAMI SHI, NIIGATA, 958 0037, JAPAN.
9580037 Senamionsen,,Murakami-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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(RYOKAN) Senami Onsen Sunset Inn Shiomiso

Address
2,0 mi
2 9 36, Senamionsen, Murakami city, Niigata 958 0037, Japan.
9580037 Murakami Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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(RYOKAN) Senami Onsen Senamigrandhotel Haginoya

Address
2,0 mi
2 5 45, SENAMIONSEN, MURAKAMI SHI, NIIGATA, 958 0037, JAPAN.
9580037 Murakami Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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(RYOKAN) Senami Onsen Kutsuroginoyado Ryokan Seiunso

Address
2,2 mi
1 2 85, SENAMIONSEN, MURAKAMI SHI, NIIGATA, 958 0037, JAPAN.
9580037 Murakami Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Senami Onsen New Heartpia Niigata Senami

Address
2,5 mi
1 2 30, SENAMIONSEN, MURAKAMI SHI, NIIGATA, 958 0037, JAPAN.
9580037 Murakami Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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(RYOKAN) Minshuku Kotobuki

Address
2,0 mi
2 8 24, SENAMIONSEN, MURAKAMI SHI, NIIGATA, 958 0037, JAPAN.
9580037 Murakami Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Town Hotel Murakami

Address
2,9 mi
3 41, TABATAMACHI, MURAKAMI SHI, NIIGATA, 958 0854, JAPAN.
9580854 Murakami Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

Videos from this area

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Published: July 16, 2008
Length: 18:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SenbaMasaki

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Published: July 07, 2014
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Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: September 01, 2014
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Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: July 29, 2014
Length: 25:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: November 04, 2008
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Published: December 23, 2014
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Published: November 05, 2007
Length: 36:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: July 14, 2008
Length: 55:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kyarapppi

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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.

Kamihayashi, Niigata

Kamihayashi, Niigata was a village located in Iwafune District, Niigata, Japan. As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 10,228 and a density of 124.46 persons per km². The total area was 82.18 km². On April 1, 2008 Kamihayashi, along with the towns of Sanpoku and Arakawa, and the village of Asahi, all from Iwafune District, was merged into the city of Murakami.

Located at 38.1828, 139.456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dissolved municipalities of Niigata Prefecture

Murakami Station (Niigata)

Murakami Station is a JR East railway station located in Murakami, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.2202, 139.464 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Niigata Prefecture, Uetsu Main Line

Iwafunemachi Station

Iwafunemachi Station is a JR East railway station located in Murakami, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.1826, 139.459 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Niigata Prefecture, Stations of East Japan Railway Company, Railway stations opened in 1914, Uetsu Main Line

Hirabayashi Station (Niigata)

Hirabayashi Station is a JR East railway station located in Murakami, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.1501, 139.459 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Niigata Prefecture, Uetsu Main Line, Railway stations opened in 1952

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Iwafune, 岩船

Iwafune in Niigata
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Iwafune
in Murakami Shi of Niigata, Japan

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