Kawamoto
in Ōchi Gun of Shimane, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.983 and 132.500 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 58' 59" and E 132° 30' 0"
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: 01:32 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:38 am and 5:08 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.287 and -51.094 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tavares
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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 Kawamoto

Kawamoto in Ōchi Gun (Shimane) is a city located in Japan about 408 mi (or 657 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kawamoto is now 01:32 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Kawamoto, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Izumo Airport in a distance of 37 mi (or 60 km), North-East. 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 Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), North-West.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Oda, Gotsucho, Aki-takata, Miyoshi and Hamada. 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 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 49%
Air Pressure 1026 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 11th of November 2024

19°C (65 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Tuesday, 12th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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Published: January 06, 2013
Length: 01:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MasaharuShoji1975

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Published: December 02, 2013
Length: 10:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NIMINOSA

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Published: November 21, 2012
Length: 39:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

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Published: April 19, 2009
Length: 26:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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地元大田市のあれこれ第5段です。 大森町の石見銀山 銀山地区の風景を撮影しました。 間歩以外は何も無いように思われがちな場所ですが、一...


UNESCO World Heritage Site:Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine,Shimane世界遺産 石見銀山

Published: August 14, 2011
Length: 09:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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島根県のユネスコ(UNESCO)世界遺産、石見銀山に行ってきました。 銀の発掘跡地ということですから、佐渡や土肥などのようなのかと思ってました...


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Published: January 06, 2009
Length: 48:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MOI770

島根県にある石見銀山が2007年世界遺産に登録されました 銀山内部と街の風景で、ゆったりのんびり気分を味わって下さい.


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Published: September 22, 2011
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Published: December 17, 2009
Length: 19:31 min
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Published: December 23, 2008
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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.

Inbara Station

Inbara Station is a railway station in Kawamoto, Ōchi District Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.9665, 132.474 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shimane Prefecture

Iwami Kawamoto Station

Iwami Kawamoto Station is a railway station in Kawamoto, Ōchi District Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.9913, 132.493 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shimane Prefecture

Kirohara Station

Kirohara Station is a railway station in Kawamoto, Ōchi District Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.9976, 132.508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shimane Prefecture

Take Station

Take Station is a railway station in Misato, Ōchi District Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 35.0127, 132.53 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shimane Prefecture

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kawamoto, 川本