Destination Guide: Shimonejō (Akita, Yamamoto-gun) in Japan

Shimonejō
in Yamamoto-gun of Akita, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 12 mi)
Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land (Unesco heritage, 102 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 40.312 and 140.230 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 40° 18' 43" and E 140° 13' 49"
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: 03:37 PM (Tuesday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 4:23 am and 6:47 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: 2024-05-13 08:03:22

Discover Shimonejō

Shimonejō in Yamamoto-gun (Akita) is a town in Japan about 321 mi (or 516 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Shimonejō is now 03:37 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports near Shimonejō, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Odate Noshiro 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 two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Shirakami-Sanchi in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 km), North-West. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kita-Akita, Noshiro, Odate, Hirosaki and Hirakawa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature	7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature	20°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature	10°C / 50 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	41%
Air Pressure	1018 hPa
Wind Speed	Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions	Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions	Sky is clear

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

25°C (78 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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(RYOKAN) Yunosawa Onsen Hotel Yutoria Fujisato

Address
3,1 mi
1 2, Kamiyunosawa, Fujikoto, Fujisato machi, Yamamoto gun, Akita 018 3201, Japan.
183201 Yamamoto Gun Fujisato Machi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

Videos from this area

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Published: February 13, 2013
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Published: February 26, 2013
Length: 04:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: January 16, 2013
Length: 51:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Yamamoto District, Akita

Yamamoto District, Akita is a district located in Akita, Japan. There are three towns in the district. Fujisato Happō Mitane

Located at 40.284, 140.26 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts in Akita Prefecture

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Shimonejō in Akita
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Shimonejō
in Yamamoto-gun of Akita, Japan

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