Motoyakushidō
in Hirosaki Shi of Aomori, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.630 and 140.445 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 37' 49" and E 140° 26' 41"
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: 10:58 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:09 am and 7:02 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: 2024-05-31 08:00:30

Discover Motoyakushidō

Motoyakushidō in Hirosaki Shi (Aomori) is a place in Japan about 344 mi (or 553 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Motoyakushidō is now 10:58 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports near Motoyakushidō, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Aomori Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 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 20 mi (or 32 km), South-West. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hirosaki, Hirakawa, Goshogawara, Tsugaru and Kuroishi. 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 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 76% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 2nd of June 2024

20°C (69 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 3rd of June 2024

16°C (60 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 4th of June 2024

14°C (57 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel New Castle (Aomori)

Address
2,2 mi
24 1, KAMISAYASHIMACHI, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 8354, JAPAN.
368354 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Kobori Ryokan

Address
2,4 mi
89, HONCHO, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 8203, JAPAN.
368203 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Dormy Inn Hirosaki

Address
2,4 mi
71-1, Ooaza Honmachi,
036-8202 Hirosaki-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hirosaki Park Hotel

Address
2,7 mi
126 Dote machi, Hirosaki city, Aomori 036 8182, Japan.
368182 Hirosaki
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Hirosaki Ekimae

Address
3,0 mi
1-1-1 Ekimae
036-8002 Hirosaki-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Saiei Ryokan

Address
2,2 mi
40, MOTOTERAMACHI, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 8355, JAPAN.
368355 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hirosaki Prince Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
1-3-4 Ekimae, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori
036-8002 Oazaekimae,,Hirosaki-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ishiba Ryokan

Address
2,2 mi
Mototeramachi 55
036-8355 Hirosaki
Japan

Time Information

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


Blossom Hotel Hirosaki

Address
3,0 mi
7 3, EKIMAECHO, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 8003, JAPAN.
368003 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Agri in Holiday

Address
4,5 mi
226 24, KOZAWA HIRONO, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 8243, JAPAN.
368243 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

弘前 桜まつり Cherry Blossoms Festival in Hirosaki (Shot on RED ONE)

Published: April 05, 2011
Length: 22:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AQUA Geo Graphic

4月下旬から5月上旬、弘前城跡の弘前公園にて「弘前さくらまつり」が開催されます。 From late April to early May Cherry Blossoms Festival will be held in...


Hirosaki Park

Published: May 08, 2014
Length: 06:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 弘前公園(HirosakiPark)

Hirosaki is a castle town which located in Aomori Prefecture, Tohoku region in Japan. There are traditional streets such as castles and samurai residences and western-style architecture built...


青森県 弘前公園の桜 - Hirosaki Castle & cherry blossoms, Aomori, Japan

Published: July 08, 2012
Length: 43:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HealingJapanTV

以下は、日本全国の著名な桜名所・巨木桜をHD画質でご覧いただけるプレイリスト(動画数67本)です! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVc8Zw3MujdE_obvo2...


【Japan Sightseeing】 Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival at night

Published: May 06, 2014
Length: 51:01 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: カッピー

Hirosaki Cheery Blossom Festival is annually held between 23rd April and 5th May. Hirosaki Castle (Hirosaki Park) is one of Japan's best cherry blossom spots. Over 2 million people come...


Japan : Hirosaki Castle, Aomori Prefecture

Published: March 09, 2010
Length: 14:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Omoide

2009.01.01 - Hirosaki Castle during winter.


Tours-TV.com: Cherry Blossoms in Hirosaki Park

Published: January 09, 2015
Length: 05:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ToursTV Com

Japan : Aomori Prefecture : Aomori. See on map http://tours-tv.com/en/Cherry-Blossoms-in-Hirosaki-Park .


2014.04.28 弘前城 桜のトンネル Sakura Hirosaki Aomori

Published: May 01, 2014
Length: 47:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sohge2

桜のトンネルを北側から南側へ。最後におまけで見にくいけれど花が散っているところを。 撮影機器はSH-07E 今年の花見。4/28は桜のトンネルの満...


2014 弘前城外堀周り (Gopro drive record in Hirosaki)

Published: April 28, 2014
Length: 49:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kanegontheres

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。


弘前城 Hirosaki Castle

Published: February 11, 2011
Length: 37:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 古岩井一正

弘前城は現存天守であり、4月末から5月上旬に咲く桜が日本さくら名所100選に選ばれています。風景写真家「古岩井 一正」http://www.koiwai-photo.com/


Japan : Direction to Hirosaki Castle

Published: March 07, 2010
Length: 50:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Omoide

Hirosaki Castle entrance during winter.


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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.

Iwaki, Aomori

Iwaki, Aomori was a town located in Nakatsugaru District in southern Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Iwaki was located in southwestern Tsugaru Peninsula, in the foothills of Mount Iwaki. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, Iwaki Village was created in 1889. On February 1, 2006 it was merged with the neighboring village of Sōma into the city of Hirosaki, and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.

Located at 40.6159, 140.421 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dissolved municipalities of Aomori Prefecture

Hirosaki Castle

Hirosaki Castle is a hirayama-style Japanese castle constructed in 1611. It was the seat of the Tsugaru clan, a 47,000 koku tozama daimyō clan who ruled over Hirosaki Domain, Mutsu Province, in what is now central Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It was also referred to as Takaoka Castle .

Located at 40.5917, 140.475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Aomori Prefecture, History museums in Japan, Houses completed in 1611, Parks and gardens in Aomori Prefecture, 100 Fine Castles of Japan, Hirosaki, Aomori

Hirosaki Station

Hirosaki Station is a joint railway station on the JR East northern Ōu Main Line and Kōnan Railway located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture Japan. It is 447.1 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Ōu Main Line at Fukushima Station. Although the terminus of the Gonō Line is at Kawabe Station, most trains continue on to terminate at Hirosaki for ease of connections.

Located at 40.5989, 140.485 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Ōu Main Line, Konan Railway, Hirosaki, Aomori

Hirosaki University

Hirosaki University is a University in Hirosaki city in Aomori, Japan.

Located at 40.5892, 140.472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Aomori Prefecture, Japanese national universities, Educational institutions established in 1949, 1949 establishments in Japan

Tohoku Women's College

Tohoku Women's College is a private women's college in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori prefecture, Japan, established in 1969. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1923.

Located at 40.5894, 140.478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1923, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Aomori Prefecture, Women's universities and colleges in Japan

Chūō-Hirosaki Station

Chūō-Hirosaki Station is the northern terminal railway station on the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 13.9 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station.

Located at 40.5996, 140.473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway

Hirokōshita Station

Hirokōshita Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 13.1 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station.

Located at 40.5928, 140.468 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway

Zuiraku-en

Zuiraku-en is a dry landscape garden in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The gardens are a nationally-designated Place of Scenic Beauty. A pavilion was erected in 1890.

Located at 40.6494, 140.414 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in Aomori Prefecture, Places of Scenic Beauty, Hirosaki, Aomori

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Motoyakushidō.

capture of the webcam Hirosaki: Park − South Entrance

Hirosaki: Park − South Entrance, Hirosaki (source)

capture of the webcam Hirosaki: Park − East Entrance

Hirosaki: Park − East Entrance, Hirosaki (source)

capture of the webcam ときわざか: Ringo Park (リンゴ·パーク)

ときわざか: Ringo Park (リンゴ·パーク), ときわざか (source)

capture of the webcam Hirosaki: Castle (弘前城)

Hirosaki: Castle (弘前城), Hirosaki (source)

capture of the webcam Hirosaki

Hirosaki, Hirosaki (source)

capture of the webcam Hirosaki

Hirosaki, Hirosaki (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Motoyakushidō, 元薬師堂, もとやくしどう, モトヤクシドウ