Horikoshi
in Hirosaki Shi of Aomori, Japan
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Aomori Airport (14 mi) - Odate Noshiro Airport (27 mi)
- Hachinohe Airport (50 mi)
- Akita Airport (68 mi)
- Hakodate Airport (84 mi)
- Hanamaki Airport (86 mi)
- Okushiri Airport (118 mi)
- Shonai Airport (128 mi)
- New Chitose Airport (164 mi)
- Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 22 mi)
- Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land (Unesco heritage, 113 mi)
- Takinosawa Tenbōdai (observation point, (17 mi)
- Hakuuntei Tenbōdai (observation point, (19 mi)
- Shimeitei Tenbōdai (observation point, (21 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 40.573 and 140.517 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 40° 34' 21" and E 140° 31' 2"
- 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: 02:38 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 4:19 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
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: 2024-05-15 08:00:47
Delve into Horikoshi
Horikoshi in Hirosaki Shi (Aomori) is a city located in Japan about 340 mi (or 548 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.
Current time in Horikoshi is now 02:38 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Horikoshi, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Aomori Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 23 km), North-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 22 mi (or 35 km), West. We saw 3 points of interest near this location. 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: Hirosaki, Hirakawa, Kuroishi, Goshogawara and Tsugaru. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F
| Morning Temperature | 12°C / 53 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 21°C / 70 °F |
| Night Temperature | 12°C / 54 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 2% |
| Air Humidity | 53% |
| Air Pressure | 1004 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Friday, 17th of May 2024
14°C (57 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 18th of May 2024
21°C (70 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Sunday, 19th of May 2024
24°C (75 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Hirosaki Park Hotel
Toyoko Inn Hirosaki Ekimae
(RYOKAN) Saiei Ryokan
(RYOKAN) Kashiwagi Onsen
(RYOKAN) Kobori Ryokan
Dormy Inn Hirosaki
Hirosaki Prince Hotel
Hotel New Castle (Aomori)
(RYOKAN) Minamida Onsen Hotel Appleland
Hotel Route-Inn Hirosaki Joto
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
JR Hirosaki Station, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
JR Hirosaki Station is the main gateway for the Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture. Once a famous Castle town for the Tsugaru Clan, nowadays Hirosaki City is known as the largest producer...
Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri 2013
Parade at the first day of the Neputa Matsuri in Hirosaki, Japan. (Recorded August 1st 2013, with Sony RX100m2)
JuJitsu display in Hirosaki Budokan Japan. 柔術 JuJutsu
JuJutsu. Martial Arts,Self defence,ぐれん 柔術 Glenn Waters, 格闘技, 柔術,ウォータースぐれん, 武術, 護身術,Judo, Karate, ,Jiu Jitsu, weapon defence,JuJitsu.
2014 弘前 桜祭り japan hirosaki cherry blossoms
2014 japan hirosaki cherry blossoms この動画は YouTube 動画エディタ（http://www.youtube.com/editor）で作成しました.
Gaijin playing Japanese drum at Hirosaki Neputa festival 2014
Hirosaki University's float ready to make some noise! 2014年07月31日 弘前市青森県のねぷた祭り 弘前大学生と国際交流学生が一緒に太鼓を打ったり、笛を吹い...
弘前エレクトリカルファンタジー(DJIPHANTOM+Gopro)Hirosaki illumination
弘前市のイルミネーションを空撮。 時間は短めです。
Hirosaki Neputa Festival 2011 弘前ねぷた
弘前ねぷた2011です。 映像見て、、、、あっ？！知事来てたんだ(笑) 気がつかなかった。
The bicycle leg of journey
Travel around the asia on a bicycle. 数年前の自転車旅行写真です。
弘前ねぷた_Hirosaki-NEPUTA.festa.Aug.5th'13
2013/08/05 上土手町ねぷたのもどりっこですよ♪ Hirosaki has two famous festivals: the Cherry Blossom Festival in spring and the Neputa Festival in summer. You shouldn't miss!...
2014 弘前城外堀周り (Gopro drive record in Hirosaki)
桜祭りシーズンの外堀周りです。 桜の咲き具合がピークなせいか観光客が一杯です。
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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.
Ishikawa Station (JR East)
Ishikawa Station is a railway station on the JR East northern Ōu Main Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture Japan. It is 440.7 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Ōu Main Line at Fukushima Station.
Hirosaki University of Heath and Welfare
Hirosaki University of Heath and Welfare is a private university in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, established in 2002. The school operates as both a four-year and as a two-year junior college, specializing in nursing and medical social welfare.
Matsukitai Station
Matsukitai Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 8.4 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station.
Tsugaru-Ōsawa Station
Tsugaru-Ōsawa Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 6.7 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station,
Gijukukōkōmae Station
Gijukukōkōmae Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 5.7 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station,
Nisato Station
Nisato Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Kōnan Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 3.6 kilometers from the northern terminus of the line at Hirosaki Station.
Undōkōenmae Station (Aomori)
Undōkōenmae Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Kōnan Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 2.1 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Hirosaki Station.
Hirosaki University of Heath and Welfare Junior College
Hirosaki University of Heath and Welfare Junior College is a private Junior College in Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan. It was established in 2002.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Horikoshi.
Hirosaki: Park − South Entrance, Hirosaki (source)
Hirosaki: Park − East Entrance, Hirosaki (source)
Hirosaki, Hirosaki (source)
Hirosaki, Hirosaki (source)
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Horikoshi, 堀越, ほりこし, ホリコシ
