Myōkenmachi
in Karatsu Shi of Saga-ken, Japan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.468 and 129.958 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 28' 3" and E 129° 57' 28"
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: 04:40 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:59 am and 5:14 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-32.167 and -52.117 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Beira Mar
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

Explore Myōkenmachi

Myōkenmachi in Karatsu Shi (Saga-ken) is a city in Japan about 574 mi (or 924 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Myōkenmachi is now 04:40 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Myōkenmachi, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Iki Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Karatsu, Imari, Itoshima, Taku and Takeo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 51% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel New Otani Saga

Address
6,9 mi
1-2 Yoga-machi
840-0047 Saga
Japan

Time Information

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


Karatsu Royal Hotel

Address
2,2 mi
4 9 20, Higashi karatsu, Karatsu city, Saga 847 0017, Japan.
8470017 Higashikaratsu,Karatsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Tabiyado Yobuko

Address
6,5 mi
1953 2, YOBUKOCHO TONONORA, KARATSU SHI, SAGA, 847 0304, JAPAN.
8470304 Karatsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Taibokaku Hotel

Address
6,3 mi
1399, Nagoya, Chinzei machi, Karatsu city, Saga 847 0401, Japan.
8470401 Karatsu
Japan

Time Information

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


Kokumin Shukusha Yobuko Lodge (Ryokan)

Address
6,6 mi
1413, Yobuko, Yobukocho, Karatsu-shi, Saga
847-0303 Yobukochoyobuko,,Karatsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Mizuno Ryokan (Karatsu)

Address
1,4 mi
4 50, HIGASHIJONAI, KARATSU SHI, SAGA, 847 0016, JAPAN.
8470016 Karatsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


RYOKAN WATAYA

Address
1,5 mi
5 10 DAIMYOKOJI
847-0012 Karatsu
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Ryokan Izumo

Address
6,3 mi
1962 1, YOBUKOCHO YOBUKO, KARATSU SHI, SAGA, 847 0303, JAPAN.
8470303 Karatsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Yoyokaku

Address
1,8 mi
2 4 40,HIGASHI KARATSU, KARATSU SHI, SAGA 847 0017, JAPAN.
8470017 Higashikaratsu,Karatsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Karatsu no Restaurant & Ryokan Matsunoi

Address
1,9 mi
2 4 32, Higashikaratsu, Karatsu city, Saga 847 0017, Japan.
8470017 Higashikaratsu,Karatsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Toyota 86 rally onboard video in Karatsu #lovecars

Published: May 04, 2012
Length: 37:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tune86

All Japan Rally Championship Rouund #1 Tour de Kyushu, Karatsu Toyoota 86 by Gazoo Racing & Team Luck Driver: Katsuhiko Tsutsui Toyota FR sports '86' 2012 all-Japan Rally Championship ...


唐津くんち2014 唐津神社 Karatsu Kunchi Festival (January 2014)

Published: November 23, 2014
Length: 39:22 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Katuuki Kusaba

唐津くんち2014.終日.お旅所神幸の日唐津神社で 唐津くんちの神事で始まり西の浜お旅所での曳山引き込み市内曳山巡航し町内へ.


唐津くんち2014 大手口 Karatsu Kunchi Festival (January 2014)

Published: November 11, 2014
Length: 11:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Katuuki Kusaba

唐津くんち2014.大手口.御旅所神幸・8番山・9番山・11番山・12番山.・13番山・14番山..の各曳山も大手口を出て旅所神幸の始まり.曳山は巡航し西の浜...


唐津くんち2014 お旅所神幸 Karatsu Kunchi Festival (January 2014)

Published: November 14, 2014
Length: 36:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Katuuki Kusaba

唐津くんち2014.唐津市役所前.お旅所神幸.2番山.・3番山・4番山・5番山・の各曳山は明神台の西の浜お旅所の砂場で気合のはいる引き込みを終え唐...


唐津くんち2014 記念 もちまき Karatsu Kunchi Festival (January 2014)

Published: November 12, 2014
Length: 33:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Katuuki Kusaba

唐津くんち2014.総修復記念もちまき.御旅所神幸のお旅所で.総修復記念餅まき..お旅所の全ての曳山.引き込み終わり.総修復記念して餅まき.が行わ...


唐津くんち2014 お旅所神幸 Karatsu Kunchi Festival (January 2014)

Published: November 08, 2014
Length: 45:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Katuuki Kusaba

唐津くんち2014.七番山.飛龍の.お旅所入り.新町の7番山..飛龍.御旅所神幸で明神台の西の浜お旅所の砂場へ飛龍の気合のはいる最高の引き込み.


唐津くんち2008 宵山 7番曳山 飛龍 Karatsu Kunchi No7 Hiryu

Published: November 03, 2008
Length: 57:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bolshoi1ken

唐津くんちの宵山で新町の7番曳山の飛龍 弘化3年(1846年)製.


唐津くんち2008 宵山 9番曳山 武田信玄の兜 Karatsu Kunchi No11

Published: November 03, 2008
Length: 57:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bolshoi1ken

唐津くんちの宵山で木綿町の9番曳山の武田信玄の兜 元治元年(1864年)製.


唐津くんち2008 宵山 10番曳山 上杉謙信の兜 Karatsu Kunchi No10

Published: November 03, 2008
Length: 56:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bolshoi1ken

唐津くんちの宵山で平野町の10番曳山の上杉謙信の兜 明治2年(1869年)製.


唐津くんち2008 宵山 6番曳山 鳳凰丸 Karatsu Kunchi No 6 Hououmaru

Published: November 03, 2008
Length: 58:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bolshoi1ken

唐津くんちの宵山で大石町の6番曳山の鳳凰丸 弘化3年(1846年)製作.


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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.

Karatsu Castle

is a Japanese castle located in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is a hirayama-jō, a castle built on a plains rather than a hill or mountain. At the end of the Edo period, Karatsu castle was home to the Ogasawara clan, daimyo of Karatsu Domain. It was also known as "Dancing Crane Castle" .

Located at 33.4535, 129.978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Saga Prefecture, Museums in Saga Prefecture, History museums in Japan

Karatsu Station

Karatsu Station is a railway station in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Karatsu and Chikuhi lines. It is the main station of Karatsu City.

Located at 33.4461, 129.968 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Karatsu Line, Chikuhi Line, Railway stations in Saga Prefecture, Stations of Kyushu Railway Company

Nishi-Karatsu Station

Nishi-Karatsu Station is a railway station in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). This station is a terminal station of the Karatsu Line, including trains from the Chikuhi Line.

Located at 33.4616, 129.957 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Higashi-Karatsu Station

Higashi-Karatsu Station is a railway station in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Chikuhi line.

Located at 33.4397, 129.998 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chikuhi Line, Railway stations in Saga Prefecture, Stations of Kyushu Railway Company

Watada Station

Watada Station is a railway station in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Chikuhi line.

Located at 33.4372, 129.98 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chikuhi Line, Railway stations in Saga Prefecture, Stations of Kyushu Railway Company

Matsurokan

The Matsurokan is a museum located in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan dedicated to the Nabatake Site, a National Historic Site acclaimed as "Japan's first paddy".

Located at 33.4485, 129.958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological museums in Japan, History museums in Japan, Museums in Saga Prefecture, Karatsu, Saga, Yayoi period

Popular in vicinity

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

capture of the webcam Karatsu: Fire Department

Karatsu: Fire Department, Karatsu (source)

capture of the webcam Karatsu: Sport Center

Karatsu: Sport Center, Karatsu (source)

capture of the webcam Karatsu: Fishing Point

Karatsu: Fishing Point, Karatsu (source)

capture of the webcam Karatsu: Yobuko − Harbour View

Karatsu: Yobuko − Harbour View, Karatsu (source)

capture of the webcam Karatsu: Yobuko − Ogawashima − Harbour View

Karatsu: Yobuko − Ogawashima − Harbour View, Karatsu (source)

capture of the webcam Karatsu: Nanayamatakigawa − Waterfall View

Karatsu: Nanayamatakigawa − Waterfall View, Karatsu (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Myōkenmachi, Myōken, 妙見町