Banbachō
in Kusatsu-shi of Shiga, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.998 and 135.986 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 59' 53" and E 135° 59' 8"
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: 07:33 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:36 am and 4:47 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

Explore Banbachō

Banbachō in Kusatsu-shi (Shiga) is located in Japan about 214 mi (or 345 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Banbachō is now 07:33 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Banbachō, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Osaka International Airport in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 km), South-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 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 km), West. 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: Kusatsu, Ritto, Moriyama, Yasu and Konan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

Address
4,2 mi
2876 Imahama-cyo, Moriyama
524-0101 Shiga
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwako

Address
2,2 mi
1-27 Nishiojicho, Kusatsu-shi, Shiga
525-0037 Nishioji-Cho,,Kusatsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Royal Oak Hotel Spa & Gardens

Address
4,3 mi
23-1 Kayanoura
520-2143 Otsu-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Central Hotel Yasu

Address
5,3 mi
948 1, Ichimiyake, Yasu city, Shiga 520 2362, Japan.
5202362 Yasu Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Nango Onsen Futabaya

Address
6,0 mi
5 15 7, NANGO, OTSU SHI, SHIGA, 520 0865, JAPAN.
5200865 Otsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Urban Hotel Kusatsu

Address
2,0 mi
1-4-31, Oji
525-0032 Kusatsu
Japan

Time Information

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


Kusatsu Estopia Hotel

Address
2,3 mi
4 32, Nishiojicho, Kusatsu city, Shiga 525 0037, Japan.
5250037 Kusatsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Urban Hotel Minamikusatsu

Address
2,3 mi
1-1-5, Minamikusatsu
525-0050 Kusatsu
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Ishiyama Onsen Matsunoso

Address
5,0 mi
3 31, HOTARUDANI, OTSU SHI, SHIGA, 520 0853, JAPAN.
5200853 Otsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Ryokan Karahashi

Address
4,9 mi
17 6, KARAHASHI CHO, OTSU SHI, SHIGA, 520 0851, JAPAN.
5200851 Otsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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[HD]キハ181集約臨@草津(2010-5-25)/Series 181 Diesel car@Kusatsu

Published: May 26, 2010
Length: 13:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

キハ181集約臨@草津(2010-5-25)/Series 181 Diesel car@Kusatsu(chartered)


[FHD]陸上自衛隊機材輸送列車(20131024) JGSDF Equipment delivery Train

Published: October 25, 2013
Length: 22:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

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Arnold the Miniature Schnauzer

Published: November 28, 2010
Length: 29:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stephen Return

The dog has returned to Kusatsu!


草津駅からの道案内 滋賀草津カイロプラクティック(整体・気功)

Published: December 11, 2014
Length: 44:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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当院は、JR草津駅から歩いて5分くらいです。 ホームページ http://kusatsu-chiro.com 【腰痛・冷え性・パニックの治療なら】 滋賀草津カイロプラク...


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Published: June 24, 2014
Length: 24:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 石川輝伸

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天下の名湯 草津にある湯畑(ゆばたけ) - Yubatake, hot water field

Published: July 31, 2008
Length: 07:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: keisukenjapon

The Yubatake is a natural system for cooling down the spring water. In those wooden boxes Yunohana one of Kusatsus specialties is cultivated. 温泉の源泉を地表や木製の樋に掛け流し...


第45回草津宿場まつり(滋賀県)

Published: April 30, 2013
Length: 20:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 櫻木勇

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Published: November 30, 2014
Length: 49:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JRwehksf

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Length: 18:44 min
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Author: JRwehksf

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Published: February 11, 2011
Length: 08:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 市原幸子

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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.

Kusatsu-juku

Kusatsu-juku was the fifty-second of the fifty-three stations of the Tōkaidō as well as the sixty-eighth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō. It is located in the downtown area of the present-day city of Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 35.0177, 135.96 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stations of the Nakasendō, Stations of the Tōkaidō, Stations of the Tōkaidō in Shiga Prefecture

Rittō Station

Rittō Station is a train station in Rittō, Shiga, Japan.

Located at 35.0374, 135.98 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tōkaidō Main Line, Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture

Kusatsu Station (Shiga)

Kusatsu Station is a railway station operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight) in the city of Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 35.0224, 135.962 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tōkaidō Main Line, Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture

Minami-Kusatsu Station

Minami-Kusatsu Station is a railway station on the West Japan Railway Company Tokaido Line in the city of Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 35.0037, 135.947 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tōkaidō Main Line, Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture

Tehara Station

Tehara Station is a railway station in Ritto, Shiga, Japan.

Located at 35.0273, 135.999 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture

Kurita District, Shiga

Kurita District, Shiga was a district located in Shiga, Japan. The district was dissolved on October 1, 2001 when Rittō Town change Rittō City. Historically, Kusatsu City belonged to Kurita District, too.

Located at 35.0103, 135.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former districts of Shiga Prefecture

Shiga University of Medical Science

Shiga University of Medical Science is a national university in Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan, founded in 1974.

Located at 34.9742, 135.951 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1974, Japanese national universities, Universities and colleges in Shiga Prefecture

Popular in vicinity

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


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Banbachō, 馬場町