Shirakawa
in Kōtō-ku of Tokyo, Japan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.683 and 139.805 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 40' 59" and E 139° 48' 18"
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: 04:08 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:16 am and 4:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.533 and -48.767 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Passagem
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 Shirakawa

Shirakawa in Kōtō-ku (Tokyo) is a city located in Japan a little east of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shirakawa is now 04:08 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Shirakawa, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Tokyo International Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), South. 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 Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites in a distance of 65 mi (or 104 km), North-West. We saw 6 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Urayasu, Ichikawa-minami, Tokyo, Matsudo and Soka. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Chance of rainfall 12%
Air Humidity 73%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

20°C (67 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
21°C (71 °F)
Few clouds, fresh breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

10°C (51 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Royal Park Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
2-1-1 Kakigara-Cho
103-8520 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Axas Nihonbashi

Address
1,1 mi
20-12 Nihonbashihakozakicho
103-0051 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

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


Business In Pillow

Address
1,1 mi
4-31-5 Kotobashi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
130-0022 Tokio
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel East 21 Tokyo

Address
0,8 mi
6 3 3 TOYO KOTO KU
135-0016 Tokio
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Route-Inn Tokyo Toyocho

Address
1,2 mi
2-3-12, Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo
135-0016 Tokio
Japan

Time Information

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


LOTTE CITY HOTEL KINSHICHO

Address
1,1 mi
4-6-1 KINSHICHO SUMIDA KU,TOKYO
130-0013 Kinshi,,Sumida-Ku
Japan

Time Information

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


Ryogoku View Hotel

Address
1,1 mi
2-19-1, Ryogoku
130-0026 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

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


Flexstay Inn Kiyosumishirakawa

Address
0,5 mi
1-12-16, Tokiwa
135-0006 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 18:00
Weekend: closed


MOXY Tokyo Kinshicho

Address
0,8 mi
3-4-2 Kotobashi, Sumida-ku
130-0022 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


APA Hotel Nihonbashi Hamacho Ekiminami

Address
0,8 mi
3-43-8, Nihonbashihamacho,
103-0007 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

永代通り散歩 travel along the street EitaiDori

Published: May 28, 2013
Length: 45:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Takashi Imazu

永代通りにそって散歩を楽しんできました。 道中、深川不動尊、富岡八幡などを訪れてその姿をビデオに収めました。 門前仲町駅で下車しました...


Fukagawa Matsuri 2014 ~ 深川八幡祭 水掛け祭り

Published: August 17, 2014
Length: 43:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 30oyaji

This video shows Fukagawa festival(Tomioka Hachiman-gu Shrine in Tokyo). Fukagawa festival is one of three major Edo(Tokyo) festival. Fukagawa festival is called 'Mizukake Matsuri(spray water...


Fukagawa Chikara Mochi Strong Man Stunts 深川の力持

Published: October 23, 2010
Length: 21:49 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: photojpn

Traditional entertainment of strongman stunts spawned by rice warehouse workers in Sagacho (near Kiba), Tokyo during the Edo Period. They demonstrate various tricks in lifting heavy bales of...


Kiyosumi Gardens - one of the most beautiful parks in Tokyo - 清澄庭園

Published: November 18, 2013
Length: 35:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Around Tokyo

Around Tokyo blog - http://aroundtokyo.net/blog Kiyosumi Garden is a traditional Japanese garden located in Fukagawa, Tokyo. It was built in 1878-85, during the Meiji Perido by the industrialist...


清澄通りを歩く 月島,深川不動,富岡八幡 A walk along the street Kiyosumi

Published: May 06, 2011
Length: 02:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Takashi Imazu

Going through the Kiyosumi-dori street. Passing Tsukishima,Fukagawa-fudo temple and Tomioka-hachiman shrine. 新たなレンズを手に入れてどこへ行こうかと迷ったあげく 結局月...


Kiyosumi Gardens in autumn night (清澄庭園 秋の夜)

Published: November 22, 2012
Length: 51:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: deaconblues045

There is a view that this garden was the site of the residence of the famous Edo Period business magnate, Kinokuniya Bunzaemon. In later years (1716 to 1736), it became the location of the...


富岡八幡宮での奉納 バリ島のガムラン演奏と舞踊

Published: August 16, 2010
Length: 13:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: masaharu motoyama

2010年8月15日 門前仲町の富岡八幡宮で行われている例大祭(今年度は陰祭)に奉納されているバリ島の踊りです。 1993年深川出身者で結成された...


深川 富岡八幡宮 太鼓の宴 2012 葵太鼓 昇(しょう)

Published: August 18, 2012
Length: 28:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: qazwsx257601

被災地復興への祈りを込めた曲。 2012年8月13日の「富岡八幡宮太鼓の宴 神々への響き」にて。


深川不動堂

Published: September 16, 2013
Length: 11:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sight

成田山東京別院深川不動堂(深川不動尊)の動画です。


東京を歩こう・深川江戸資料館

Published: December 30, 2011
Length: 45:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JH1KSS

2011.12.25 BGM入りです。 20数年ぶりに訪れました。 当時となんら変わってはいなかったようです。変わらないことが下町の良さかも知れません。...


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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.

Kiba Station

Kiba Station is a subway station on the Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line in Kiba, Koto, Tokyo, Japan, operated by Tokyo Metro. It is numbered T-13.

Located at 35.6694, 139.807 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, Stations of Tokyo Metro, Railway stations in Tokyo

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo is a contemporary art museum in Koto, Tokyo, Japan. The museum is located in Kiba Park. It was opened in 1995.

Located at 35.68, 139.808 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Art museums established in 1995, Art museums and galleries in Tokyo, Contemporary art galleries in Japan, Koto, Tokyo, 1995 establishments in Japan

Monzen-Nakachō Station

Monzen-Nakachō Station is a subway station located in the Monzen-nakachō district of Kōtō, Tokyo. The station opened on September 14, 1967.

Located at 35.672, 139.796 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tokyo Metro Tozai Line

Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station

Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station is a station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzōmon Line and the Toei Ōedo Line in Koto, Tokyo, Japan. Some trains on both lines terminate and originate at this station.

Located at 35.6823, 139.799 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Tokyo

Sumiyoshi Station (Tokyo)

Sumiyoshi Station is a subway station in Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan. The station numbers are Z-12 for the Hanzōmon Line and S-13 for the Toei Shinjuku Line. It is located about 15 minutes' walk away from Kinshichō Station, one of Kōtō, Tokyo's largest shopping areas and also lies in close proximity to Sumiyoshi Park, an excellent spot for the yearly hanami.

Located at 35.6891, 139.816 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Tomioka Hachiman Shrine

Tomioka Hachiman Shrine is the largest Hachiman Shrine in Tokyo.

Located at 35.6718, 139.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shinto shrines in Tokyo, Sumo venues in Japan, Koto, Tokyo

Fukagawa (Tokyo)

Fukagawa is a region in Kōtō ward of Tokyo metropolis, Japan. It is one of the representative shitamachi of Tokyo. Formerly, it was a ward of the historical Tokyo City. Its postal code is 135-0033.

Located at 35.6769, 139.797 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Tokyo, Koto, Tokyo

Morishita Station (Tokyo)

Morishita Station is a railway station in Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan. Its station numbers are S-11 (Shinjuku Line) and E-13 (Ōedo Line). The station opened on December 21, 1978; service on the Ōedo Line began on December 12, 2000.

Located at 35.688, 139.798 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Tokyo

Kikukawa Station

Kikukawa Station is a railway station in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. Its station number is S-12. The station opened on December 21, 1978.

Located at 35.6884, 139.806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Tokyo

Kiyosumi Garden

Kiyosumi Garden is a traditional Japanese stroll garden located in Fukagawa, Tokyo. It was constructed along classic principles in 1878-85, during the Meiji Period, by the shipping financier and industrialist Iwasaki Yatarō. By subtle hints in path construction and placement the visitor is led on a walk around the lake.

Located at 35.68, 139.798 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Koto, Tokyo, Gardens in Japan, Gardens in Tokyo

Kiba Park

Kiba Park is a Tokyo metropolitan park in Kōtō, Tokyo. The park includes jogging paths, playgrounds, tennis courts, a BBQ area, and spaces for events. The park is divided into two parts, north and south, connected by a pedestrian bridge. The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo is located in this park.

Located at 35.6763, 139.808 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks and gardens in Tokyo

Sumida Triphony Hall

Sumida Triphony Hall is a concert hall in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It opened in 1997 and has two auditoria; the main hall, with 1,801 seats; and the small hall, with 252 seats. It is the home of the New Japan Philharmonic. Nikken Sekkei were the architects, with acoustical design by Nagata Acoustics, who tested their concept with a 1:10 model.

Located at 35.6972, 139.81 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sumida, Tokyo, Music venues in Tokyo, Concert halls in Japan

capture of the webcam 本郷: ゲイル株式会社(神田須田町交差点)

本郷: ゲイル株式会社(神田須田町交差点), 本郷 (source)

capture of the webcam 本郷: 秋葉原

本郷: 秋葉原, 本郷 (source)

capture of the webcam 本郷: Akihabara Shiota (秋葉原塩田)

本郷: Akihabara Shiota (秋葉原塩田), 本郷 (source)

capture of the webcam 本郷: City − Sky View

本郷: City − Sky View, 本郷 (source)

capture of the webcam 本郷: City − Bay − Canal Side

本郷: City − Bay − Canal Side, 本郷 (source)

capture of the webcam 蔵前: Asakusa − Live − traffic cam

蔵前: Asakusa − Live − traffic cam, 蔵前 (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shirakawachō, Fukagawa-Shirakawachō, Shirakawa, 白河