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Delve into Mikawachō
Mikawachō in Shimonoseki Shi (Yamaguchi) is a town located in Japan about 510 mi (or 820 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.
Time in Mikawachō is now 04:36 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Mikawachō, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kitakyūshū Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), South-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 Itsukushima Shinto Shrine in a distance of 82 mi (or 132 km), East. 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: Kitakyushu, Shimonoseki, Sanyoonoda, Yukuhashi and Nakama. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 67 °F
Morning Temperature | 15°C / 58 °F |
Evening Temperature | 18°C / 64 °F |
Night Temperature | 17°C / 63 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 62% |
Air Pressure | 1017 hPa |
Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-East |
Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 40% of sky |
General Conditions | Scattered clouds |
Wednesday, 13th of November 2024
19°C (67 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Thursday, 14th of November 2024
19°C (66 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.
Friday, 15th of November 2024
18°C (64 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
(RYOKAN) Mimosusogawa Bekkan
Mojiko Hotel
(RYOKAN) Shumpanro
Toyoko Inn Shimonoseki Kaikyo-yume-tower Mae
Dormy Inn Premium Shimonoseki
Shimonoseki Grand Hotel
Shimonoseki Tokyu REI Hotel
Shimonoseki Station West Washington Hotel Plaza
Plaza Hotel Shimonoseki
(RYOKAN) Kanmon no Yado Genpeiso
Videos from this area
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CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG - 旭洋造船建造球状船首省エネ自動車船関門海峡海上公試
'CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG' is a fuel-efficient PCC with a spheroidal prow. This ship was built by Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation of Japan 2010. It might have been a trial voyage. CITY OF ST....
Shimonoseki Straits
It's me, and I'm walking around & talking about this place: http://www.japanese-castle-explorer.com/map.html?lat=33.972691&lng=130.965958&zoom=13&type=satellite.
Driving from Kokura-Minami IC to Shimonoseki IC (iPhone4 Driving Movie Test 3, x4 speeds)
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Christmas Eve dinner in Japan. What could it be?
It's December 24th and back in my home country of the UK it will feel like Christmas but not here in Japan. In actual fact many Japanese seem to thing Christmas is today, 24th December! So...
火の山クルクル
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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.
Shimonoseki City University
Shimonoseki City University is a municipal university in Japan. Its campus is located in Daigaku-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
Baiko Gakuin University
Baiko Gakuin University is a private university in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1872, and it was chartered as a junior women's college in 1967. The school's emblem (a stylized plum blossom) and kanji name Baiko reflect the names of the two schools merged to form Baiko Gakuin.
University of East Asia
The University of East Asia is a private university in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan, established in 1974.
Hatabu Station
Hatabu Station is a JR West railway station located in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The station is on the Sanyō Main Line and also the terminus of the Sanin Main Line.
Ayaragi Station
Ayaragi Station is a JR West railway station located in Shimonoseki Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
Shin-Shimonoseki Station
Shin-Shimonoseki Station is a railway station on the San'yō Shinkansen and the San'yō Main Line, operated by West Japan Railway Company in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan.
Kōzan-ji (Shimonoseki)
The Kinzan Kōzan-ji is a temple of the Rinzai sect in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It was established by Kyoan Genjaku in 1327. Kōzan-ji's Butsuden, completed in 1320, is a National Treasure of Japan. This architecture in Zenshūyō (aka Zen'yō) style, combining Japanese and Chinese design features. It is the oldest building designed in the Zenshūyō style that exists in Japan. The Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage No.19.
Shimonoseki City Archaeological Museum
Shimonoseki City Archaeological Museum opened in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, in 1995. It is located next to the Ayaragigō Site, a Yayoi settlement that has been designated a national Historic Site.