Destination Guide: Sōmi (Niigata, Niigata Shi) in Japan

Sōmi
in Niigata Shi of Niigata, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Shrines and Temples of Nikko (Unesco heritage, 79 mi)
Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites (Unesco heritage, 110 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 37.833 and 139.150 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 37° 49' 59" and E 139° 8' 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: 07:32 PM (Thursday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 6:30 am and 4:28 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 Sōmi

Sōmi in Niigata Shi (Niigata) is located in Japan about 151 mi (or 243 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Sōmi is now 07:32 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Sōmi, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Niigata Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), North. 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 79 mi (or 127 km), South. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Agano, Gosen, Niigata, Kamo and Shibata. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature	9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature	13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature	11°C / 52 °F
	2%
Air Humidity	55%
Air Pressure	1016 hPa
Wind Speed	Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions	Few clouds, covering 20% of sky
General Conditions	Moderate rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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(RYOKAN) Nagaokaya

Address
6,9 mi
2 3 24, HAKUSHINCHO, KITA KU NIIGATA SHI, NIIGATA, 950 3325, JAPAN.
9503325 Niigata Shi Kita Ku
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed

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Dormy Inn Niigata

Address
7,4 mi
1-7-14, Akashi, Chuo-ku,
950-0084 Niigata-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

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Business Hotel Shinko

Address
2,7 mi
1 7 4, NIITSU HONCHO, AKIHA KU NIIGATA SHI, NIIGATA, 956 0864, JAPAN.
9560864 Niigata Shi Akiha Ku
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

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Hotel Best Inn Niigata Minami

Address
4,2 mi
2 1 11, Higashi hayadori, Konan ku, Niigata city, Niigata 950 0145, Japan.
9500148 Niigata Shi Chuo Ku
Japan

Time Information

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

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(RYOKAN) Ryokan Green Kaikan

Address
5,8 mi
829 1, YASUDA, AGANO SHI, NIIGATA, 959 2221, JAPAN.
9592221 Agano Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Hotel Green Yasuda

Address
5,8 mi
827 1, YASUDA, AGANO SHI, NIIGATA, 959 2221, JAPAN.
9592221 Agano Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Hotel Sunroute Niigata

Address
7,3 mi
1 11 25, Higashi odori, Chuo ku, Niigata city, Niigata 950 0087, Japan.
9500087 Chuo-Ku,Niigata-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00

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Super Hotel Niigata

Address
7,4 mi
1 6 13, Akashi, Chuo ku, Niigata city, Niigata 950 0084, Japan.
9500084 Akai-Shi,Chuo-Ku,Niigata-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Niigata Park Hotel (BBH Hotel Group)

Address
7,0 mi
1 8 10, MINAMISASAGUCHI, CHUO KU NIIGATA SHI, NIIGATA, 950 0912, JAPAN.
9500912 Minamisasaguchi,Chuo-Ku,Niigata-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00

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Terminal Art Inn

Address
7,1 mi
1 15 1, SASAGUCHI, CHUO KU NIIGATA SHI, NIIGATA, 950 0911, JAPAN.
9500911 Niigata Shi Chuo Ku
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00

Videos from this area

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[FHD]山手線の”New Face”E235系　J-TREC新津出場・公式試運転　2015/3/23

Published: March 24, 2015
Length: 04:17 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: しーぐり　　seagreenActy

JR-East Yamanote line New series E235 test running train at Niitsu station. 2015/3/23撮影新津・古津・荻川 3月23日、山手線で今年秋ごろから運転を始める新型車両E2...

[FHD/定期運用最終日]2537M　E127系ニイV13編成　ワンマン新潟行き　@新津駅　2015/3/7

Published: March 10, 2015
Length: 07:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: しーぐり　　seagreenActy

JR-East series E127 local train at Niitsu station. 2015/3/7 新津駅 3/7をもって、E127系新潟車の運用が終了しました。 V3編成は事故廃車となったのでV1-V2・V4-V13...

海外譲渡横浜線 205系H27編成配給新津駅押込み 2014/10/24

Published: November 05, 2014
Length: 06:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dd51de10

Used vehicles forwarding train for export of electrical multiple unit (EMU) JR E-205 series. The forwarding train These vehicles are expected to Indonesia. http://www.krl.co.id/ In Niitsu...

海外譲渡横浜線 205系H8編成新津駅構内入換 2014/10/10

Published: October 14, 2014
Length: 21:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dd51de10

Used vehicles forwarding train for export of electrical multiple unit (EMU) JR E-205 series. The forwarding train arrival Niitsu station final destinetion. The vehicles will be unloaded from...

EF510-511+E3系 R26編成甲種新津駅出発

Published: July 06, 2014
Length: 22:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dd51de10

Temporary forwarding train depature of Niitsu station. 03,JUL.2014 Niigata prefecture, Japan 秋田新幹線こまち号で活躍したE3系のR26編成が甲種輸送で秋田から逗子まで...

E3甲種 EF510-2牽引 R23編成新津出発 2014/05/22

Published: August 16, 2014
Length: 00:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dd51de10

Temporary forwarding train depature of Niitsu station. 22, MAY 2014 Niigata prefecture, Japan 秋田新幹線で活躍したE3系秋田新幹線用 R23編成が改造の為、秋田から逗子...

JR磐越西線・前面展望新津駅から東新津駅(真冬の沿線) Train front view(Winter)

Published: April 14, 2012
Length: 01:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yukikazeyochan

ＪＲ東日本（東日本旅客鉄道）。磐越西線・前面展望。新津駅から東新津駅間。真冬の沿線。キハ１１０形によるワンマン運転。新潟県新潟市秋...

SLばんえつ物語 2012 C57 180 12系客車新津駅

Published: April 23, 2012
Length: 38:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: noritetsu

新津駅でのSLばんえつ物語 SL Banetsu Monogatari 2012 at Niitsu station.

【日本海縦貫線】JR貨物 EF81-39 貨物列車・新津駅 freight train Arrival&Departure

Published: August 05, 2011
Length: 39:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yukikazeyochan

ＪＲ信越本線（日本海縦貫線）新津駅。JR貨物・ＥＦ８１形電気機関車（３９号機・富山機関区配置）に牽引されたコンテナ貨物列車が到着＋発車...

(夜明けの雪景色) EF510+タンクコンテナ列車が通過(夜汽車!?) Snow&Dawn+Train

Published: April 02, 2012
Length: 00:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yukikazeyochan

ＪＲ貨物（日本貨物鉄道）・ＥＦ５１０形電気機関車（０番台）が牽引するＬＮＧ（液化天然ガス）タンクコンテナ貨物列車が通過。夜明けの雪...

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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.

Kyōgase Station

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

Located at 37.8177, 139.178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Niigata Prefecture, Uetsu Main Line, Railway stations opened in 1943

Niitsu Station

Niitsu Station is a railway station in Akiha-ku, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 37.8003, 139.121 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Niigata Prefecture, Uetsu Main Line, Shin'etsu Main Line, Ban'etsu West Line, Railway stations opened in 1897

Satsukino Station

Satsukino Station is a train station in Akiha-ku, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.8129, 139.118 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Niigata Prefecture

Ogikawa Station

Ogikawa Station is a train station in Akiha-ku, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.8335, 139.111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Niigata Prefecture

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Soumi, Sōmi, 沢海

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Sōmi
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