Destination Guide: Ōwataru (Akita, Kazuno Shi) in Japan

Ōwataru
in Kazuno Shi of Akita, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 43 mi)
Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land (Unesco heritage, 93 mi)
Takinosawa Tenbōdai (observation point, (12 mi)
Hakuuntei Tenbōdai (observation point, (8 mi)
Hakka Tōge Tenbōdai (observation point, (5 mi)
Shimeitei Tenbōdai (observation point, (5 mi)
Kankodai (observation point, (6 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 40.346 and 140.923 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 40° 20' 46" and E 140° 55' 24"
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: 08:45 AM (Saturday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 4:17 am and 6:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -54.281 and -36.509 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Grytviken
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: 2024-05-17 08:07:57

Explore Ōwataru

Ōwataru in Kazuno Shi (Akita) is located in Japan about 329 mi (or 529 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Ōwataru is now 08:45 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Ōwataru, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Aomori Airport in a distance of 29 mi (or 47 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Shirakami-Sanchi in a distance of 43 mi (or 69 km), West. We found 5 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. 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: Kazuno, Kuroishi, Odate, Ninohe and Towada. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature	11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature	12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature	10°C / 50 °F
	10%
Air Humidity	93%
Air Pressure	1005 hPa
Wind Speed	Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (10 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Moderate rain

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

21°C (70 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 20th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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Towadako Yugetsu

Address
5,6 mi
65 1, Yasumitai, Kosakamachi, Towadako Kazunogun, Aomori, 018 5511, Japan.
185511 Kazuno Gun Kosaka Machi
Japan

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