Hongō
in Mogami-gun of Yamagata, Japan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.700 and 140.150 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 42' 0" and E 140° 8' 59"
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: 03:39 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:22 am and 4:25 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

Delve into Hongō

Hongō in Mogami-gun (Yamagata) is located in Japan about 210 mi (or 337 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Hongō is now 03:39 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Hongō. The closest airport in Japan is Shonai Airport in a distance of 21 mi (or 34 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land in a distance of 56 mi (or 89 km), East.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Shinjo, Obanazawa, Tsuruoka, Sagae and Murayama. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 77%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

16°C (60 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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

【車窓】JR陸羽西線~羽越本線・酒田行き(6of9)_Scenery_Of_Japanese_Train_Window(Yamagata_Pref.)

Published: September 22, 2013
Length: 52:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sdyokohama

新庄~余目を結ぶJR陸羽西線・全区間の車窓風景をご覧ください。 この列車はワンマンで、羽越本線・酒田まで乗り入れます。 撮影日:2013/07/20 (July 20 2013) 路 線:JR陸羽西線・羽越本線 (Rikuu West line ...


Oo-Ami-Hiki(Traditional fish-catching method)

Published: December 24, 2007
Length: 09:02 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: kiyokiku

Matsuzaka District,Tozawa village Yamagata Pref.


Hudson in Advertisement for Sakegawa, Japan

Published: May 04, 2012
Length: 52:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ryan Boyle

There is an annual competition among various Japanese villages for top honors. One of the things the villages do for the competition is make a short video. T...


向月台

Published: May 12, 2009
Length: 29:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: aug181

月を向かえる台。


早春の米湿原

Published: April 17, 2010
Length: 45:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: koshyfilms

山形の北東部、鮭川村にはザゼンソウの群生が見られる米湿原があります。早春の米湿原では、沢山のザゼンソウを観察することが出来ます。ま...


Tozawa Village is lovely Place,to be!

Published: December 24, 2007
Length: 58:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kiyokiku

Hurusato CM contest.Tozawa village.


ミニスカ熟女At a rest area (4)

Published: August 19, 2012
Length: 32:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: michi sato

The last one of 'the rest station series' was taken when I traveled to the west next prefecture Yamagata. When carrying out a car trip, the rest station along a way is very convenient. ...


Planting rice in snow

Published: December 24, 2007
Length: 52:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kiyokiku

Traditional event at New Year in Hurukuchi District,Tozawa village,Yamagata Pref.


Adventure of boat made by pet bottle

Published: December 24, 2007
Length: 16:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kiyokiku

The handmade boat of pet bottle.


【車窓】JR陸羽西線~羽越本線・酒田行き(3of9)_Scenery_Of_Japanese_Train_Window(Yamagata_Pref.)

Published: September 14, 2013
Length: 07:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sdyokohama

新庄~余目を結ぶJR陸羽西線・全区間の車窓風景をご覧ください。 この列車はワンマンで、羽越本線・酒田まで乗り入れます。 撮影日:2013/07/20 (July 20 2013) 路 線:JR陸羽西線・羽越本線 (Rikuu West line ...


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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.

Furukuchi Station

Furukuchi Station is a JR East railway station located in Tozawa, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.7372, 140.146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamagata Prefecture, West Riku'u Line, Railway stations opened in 1913

Tsuya Station

Tsuya Station is a JR East railway station located in Tozawa, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.7376, 140.186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamagata Prefecture, West Riku'u Line


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Hongō, 本郷