Yamakawa
in Kunigami-gun of Okinawa, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
26.689 and 127.881 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 26° 41' 20" and E 127° 52' 51"
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: 10:20 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:43 am and 5:40 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-26.700 and -52.117 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Jardim
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 Yamakawa

Yamakawa in Kunigami-gun (Okinawa) is a town in Japan about 933 mi (or 1,502 km) south-west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Yamakawa is now 10:20 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Yamakawa, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Ie Jima Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu in a distance of 35 mi (or 57 km), South. 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: Nago, Uruma, Okinawa, Ginowan and Urasoe. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 77 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Evening Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Chance of rainfall 11%
Air Humidity 88%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

27°C (80 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 11th of November 2024

26°C (79 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 12th of November 2024

26°C (79 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Motobu Green Park Hotel and Golf Course

Address
1,5 mi
404 Furujima
905-0218 Okinawa
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Mahaina Wellness Resort Okinawa

Address
0,5 mi
1456, Yamakawa
905-0205 Motobu
Japan

Time Information

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


Ma-Blue Garden House

Address
1,5 mi
247-1 Shinzato Kunigami
905-0208 Motobu
Japan

Time Information

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


Marine Piazza Okinawa

Address
1,0 mi
410 Hamamoto
905-0216 Motobu
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Marine Piazza Okinawa

Address
0,9 mi
410, HAMAMOTO, MOTOBU CHO KUNIGAMI GUN, OKINAWA, 905 0216, JAPAN.
9050216 Kunigami Gun Motobu Cho
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Centurion Resort Vintage Okinawa Churaumi

Address
0,4 mi
938, Ishikawa, Motobu cho, Kunigami gun, Okinawa 905 0206, Japan.
9050206 Okinawa
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Sendan

Address
0,2 mi
554, Yamakawa, Motobu cho, Kunigami gun, Okinawa 905 0205, Japan.
9050205 Kunigami Gun Motobu Cho
Japan

Time Information

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


Benkei House

Address
0,3 mi
1016, YAMAKAWA, MOTOBU CHO KUNIGAMI GUN, OKINAWA, 905 0205, JAPAN.
9050205 Kunigami Gun Motobu Cho
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Kominka no Yado Shirapama

Address
1,3 mi
624, BISE, MOTOBU CHO KUNIGAMI GUN, OKINAWA, 905 0207, JAPAN.
9050207 Kunigami Gun Motobu Cho
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Mahaina Wellness Resort Okinawa

Address
0,5 mi
1456, YAMAKAWA, MOTOBU CHO, KUNIGAMI GUN, OKINAWA 905 0205, JAPAN.
9050205 Kunigami Gun Motobu Cho
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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2014 Japan Holiday - Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium - Dolphin Show (Part 1)

Published: January 07, 2015
Length: 31:57 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Jimmy Weng


Sound of water 沖縄美ら海水族館

Published: December 24, 2014
Length: 52:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Camper Trip

沖縄美ら海水族館の大水槽を泳ぐジンベエザメは圧巻! 2005年にアメリカのジョージア水族館が開館されるまでは世界最大の水族館だった。


2014/12/06 沖縄美ら海水族館 黑潮之海

Published: December 09, 2014
Length: 01:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Johnny Hsu

沖縄美ら海水族館 黑潮之海.


沖縄県海洋博記念公園 イルカラグーンショー

Published: April 27, 2008
Length: 15:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: issay2710

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宮古島夏まつり

Published: July 22, 2014
Length: 26:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: K Gates

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沖縄美ら海水族館 黒潮の海 (HD)

Published: November 08, 2014
Length: 56:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tap210i

神秘的で幻想的な海の世界 マンタとジンベイザメが優雅に泳いでいきます.


新潟青陵高等学校 平成23年度 修学旅行 沖縄美ら海水族館

Published: April 04, 2012
Length: 55:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: niigataseiryo


Whale Shark feeding( Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium)☆美ら海水族館 ジンベエザメ 餌やり!

Published: May 06, 2014
Length: 05:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 今井直子

先日沖縄の『美ら海水族館』でみたジンベエザメの餌やりショーです^_^ 迫力に感動しました! ジンベエザメのエサはオキアミやプランクトン等だ...


【HD】沖縄 美ら海水族館 チンアナゴ gardeneel Heteroconger hassi Okinawa Japan

Published: November 03, 2009
Length: 56:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: けんた

沖縄美ら海水族館のチンアナゴとニシキアナゴです。この大きさとこの密度は美ら海ならでは!ハイビジョン撮影。


沖縄 美ら海水族館 Okinawa Churaumi

Published: August 23, 2013
Length: 45:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Masanobu NAKAMURA

あっかんのジンベイザメです。


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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.

Expo '75

Expo '75 was a World's Fair held on the island of Okinawa in Japan from July 20, 1975 to January 18, 1976.

Located at 26.6917, 127.875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
World's Fairs in Japan, 1975 in Japan, History of Okinawa Prefecture

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located within the Ocean Expo Commemorative National Government Park in Okinawa, Japan. It welcomed its 20 millionth visitor on 30 March 2010 and is a member of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA).

Located at 26.6944, 127.878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Aquaria in Japan, Visitor attractions in Okinawa Prefecture, 2002 establishments in Japan, Buildings and structures in Okinawa Prefecture

Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum

The Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum (熱帯・亜熱帯都市緑化植物園, Nettai Anettai Toshi Ryokka Shokubutsuen) is a 9-hectare arboretum and botanical garden located in the southern tip of the Okinawa Commemorative National Government Park (Ocean Expo Park) at Ishikawa 424, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, Japan. It is open daily without charge.

Located at 26.6811, 127.881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arboreta in Japan, Botanical gardens in Japan, Parks and gardens in Okinawa Prefecture

Omoro Botanical Garden

The Omoro Botanical Garden, also known as the Omoro Arboretum, is an arboretum and botanical garden located in the Ocean Expo Park, 424 Ishikawa, Motobu, Okinawa, Japan. It is open daily except Thursdays; admission is free. This facility was opened in 1980 to commemorate the Okinawa International Ocean Exposition.

Located at 26.6911, 127.878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in Japan, Arboreta in Japan, Gardens in Okinawa Prefecture

Motobu Airfield

Motobu Airfield is a World War II airfield on the Motobu Peninsula of Okinawa, near the East China Sea coast. The airfield was deactivated after 1945.

Located at 26.6859, 127.89 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in Occupied Japan, Pacific theatre of World War II, World War II invasions, Japanese home islands campaign

Japanese submarine tender Jingei

, was the lead vessel of the Jingei-class submarine tenders operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy, from the 1920s through World War II. She was the first purpose-built submarine tender in the Imperial Japanese Navy.

Located at 26.65, 127.867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
World War II naval ships of Japan, Ships built in Japan, 1923 ships, Submarine tenders of the Imperial Japanese Navy, Ships sunk by aircraft

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Yamakawa, 山川