Kawase
in Higashitsugaru-gun of Aomori, Japan

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Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.960 and 140.658 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 57' 36" and E 140° 39' 27"
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: 12:49 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:15 am and 6:52 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: 2024-05-18 08:26:29

Delve into Kawase

Kawase in Higashitsugaru-gun (Aomori) is located in Japan about 368 mi (or 592 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kawase is now 12:49 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Kawase, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Aomori Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 25 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Shirakami-Sanchi in a distance of 44 mi (or 70 km), South-West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Aomori, Goshogawara, Tsugaru, Kuroishi 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 / 70 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 47%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Monday, 20th of May 2024

17°C (63 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Tuesday, 21st of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Videos from this area

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機内上空より雲海・眼下に津軽半島下北半島望② 2013.9.29 (S019)

Published: October 19, 2013
Length: 30:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ShinyAngel28

同タイトル①の続きです。 下の雲、きれいに並んでどこへ行くのでしょう・・・


津軽線・冬_11(蟹田→大川平~front window view)

Published: November 30, 2013
Length: 48:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ぼろりぁびゅう~train window view~

MAP http://goo.gl/maps/ERcSR △油川→蟹田 http://youtu.be/fOB-9S4iXcw ▽大川平→三厩 http://youtu.be/GGKTNl_BqHs -------------------- 降雪が激しくなる中、蟹田を出発し...


[V0373] 津軽12:ナッチャンRera号が出迎える青森港FTでのフェリー入港

Published: November 13, 2010
Length: 57:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: SenbaMasaki

動画開始地点: 地図拡大表示の中心点 (RECORDING START POINT): Center point of this map http://maps.live.com/?v=2&cp=40.90450491446979~140.67430704832077&lvl=13&sty=r&...


2014/03/26 津軽線 キハ40系 蟹田 ~ 三厩 / Tsugaru Line: Kanita - Minmaya

Published: July 05, 2014
Length: 43:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TrainPochi

JR東日本 津軽線 普通 325D 蟹田 ~ 三厩 キハ40系 2014年3月26日 0:23 蟹田 ~ 中小国 5:49 津軽二股 21:13 津軽浜名 ~ 三厩 JR East Tsugaru Line Local 325D...


JR津軽線701系蟹田駅到着/JR 701 Series at Kanita Station/2014.08.01

Published: September 05, 2014
Length: 47:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ttmjrm

JR東日本701系交流用通勤電車 津軽線 333M普通蟹田行き 蟹田駅にて撮影 JR East 701 Series Tsugaru Line Local for Kanita Taken at Kanita Station 201.08.01/Japan.


2014/03/26 【走行音】 津軽線 キハ40系 蟹田 ~ 三厩 / Tsugaru Line: Kanita - Minmaya

Published: July 04, 2014
Length: 35:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TrainPochi

JR東日本 津軽線 普通 325D 蟹田 ~ 三厩 キハ40-545 2014年3月26日 JR East Tsugaru Line Local 325D Kanita - Minmaya March 26, 2014.


2014/03/26 津軽線 キハ40系 蟹田駅 / Tsugaru Line: Local at Kanita

Published: July 04, 2014
Length: 54:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TrainPochi

JR東日本 津軽線 普通 325D 蟹田 ~ 三厩 キハ40系 2014年3月26日 JR East Tsugaru Line Local 325D Kanita - Mimmaya KiHa 40 Series Minmaya Station March 26, 2014.


急行はまなすスハフ14後方展望 津軽海峡線蟹田→青函トンネル入口付近 Japan Express Hamanasu back night view Kanita → Seikan Tunnel

Published: October 11, 2013
Length: 40:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jeaen

2013年現在ではJRで唯一となった定期急行列車「はまなす」下り札幌行きの最後部、自由席の7号車スハフ14最後尾からの後方展望です。2013年10月8日...


701系(秋アキN11編成) 津軽線・普通青森ゆき@蟹田

Published: January 08, 2014
Length: 45:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HQKQ

The approaching cars are JR East series 701. This is the Tsugaru line, local train for Aomori. Taken at Kanita station. Date: 8:48, 18 March, 2010 (JST)


789系(函ハコHE-201編成) 特急スーパー白鳥八戸ゆき@津軽線・蟹田発車

Published: January 07, 2014
Length: 20:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HQKQ

The departing cars are JR Hokkaido series 789. This is the JR East Tsugaru line, limited express train "Super Hakucho" No.10 for Hachinohe. Taken at Kanita station. Date: 8:26, 18 March, 2010 (JST)


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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.

Ushirogata Station

Ushirogata Station is a railway station on the JR East Tsugaru Line located in the city of Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 14.7 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Tsugaru Line at Aomori Station.

Located at 40.9315, 140.663 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Tsugaru Line

Yomogita Station

Yomogita Station is a railway station on the JR East Tsugaru Line located in the village of Yomogita, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 19.1 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Tsugaru Line at Aomori Station.

Located at 40.9692, 140.655 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Tsugaru Line

Hidariseki Station

Hidariseki Station is a railway station on the JR East Tsugaru Line located in the city of Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 13.1 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Tsugaru Line at Aomori Station.

Located at 40.9172, 140.666 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Tsugaru Line

Nakasawa Station

Nakasawa Station is a railway station on the JR East Tsugaru Line located in the city of Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 16.8 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Tsugaru Line at Aomori Station. The station is on the border between the city of Aomori and the town of Yomogita, and “Nakazawa” is a place name within Yokogita. Some Limited Express trains, including Hokutosei, stop at this station without embarkment or disembarkment for siding.

Located at 40.9495, 140.656 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Tsugaru Line

Gōsawa Station

Gōsawa Station is a railway station on the JR East Tsugaru Line located in the village of Yomogita, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 21.1 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Tsugaru Line at Aomori Station.

Located at 40.9876, 140.652 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Tsugaru Line

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kawase, 川瀬, かわせ, カワセ