Sakamoto
in Hirosaki Shi of Aomori, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.549 and 140.434 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 32' 56" and E 140° 26' 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: 08:07 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:08 am and 4:35 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Sakamoto

Sakamoto in Hirosaki Shi (Aomori) is a town located in Japan about 338 mi (or 544 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Time in Sakamoto is now 08:07 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Sakamoto, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Aomori Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 30 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 17 mi (or 27 km), West. 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, 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: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 3rd of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 4th of November 2024

15°C (60 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel New Castle (Aomori)

Address
4,3 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


Dormy Inn Hirosaki

Address
4,0 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


(RYOKAN) Kobori Ryokan

Address
4,0 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


Hirosaki Prince Hotel

Address
4,5 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


Toyoko Inn Hirosaki Ekimae

Address
4,4 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


Hirosaki Park Hotel

Address
4,1 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


(RYOKAN) Saiei Ryokan

Address
4,3 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


Blossom Hotel Hirosaki

Address
4,3 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


Hotel Route-Inn Hirosaki Joto

Address
5,1 mi
5 5 6, Jo to chuo, Hirosaki city, Aomori 036 8093, Japan.
368093 Hirosaki-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hirosaki Plaza Hotel

Address
4,5 mi
101 1, Daikan cho, Hirosaki city, Aomori 036 8001, Japan.
368001 Hirosaki-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


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

Published: December 29, 2014
Length: 15:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EnchantingJapan

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 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...


Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri 2013

Published: August 02, 2013
Length: 44:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WizardOfOss

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

Published: September 15, 2008
Length: 25:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mizutani53

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.


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...


2014 弘前 桜祭り japan hirosaki cherry blossoms

Published: April 29, 2014
Length: 50:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 工藤正志

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

Published: August 03, 2014
Length: 25:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cédric Gaijin

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

Published: December 31, 2014
Length: 29:27 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: kanegontheres

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

Published: August 06, 2011
Length: 39:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: airriel

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

Published: May 24, 2009
Length: 58:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ruga777

Travel around the asia on a bicycle. 数年前の自転車旅行写真です。


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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.

Sōma, Aomori

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

Located at 40.5852, 140.397 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 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 4 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 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

Hirosaki Gakuin University

Hirosaki Gakuin University is a private university at Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1886, and it was chartered as a university in 1971.

Located at 40.5839, 140.468 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1886, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Aomori Prefecture

Hirosaki Gakuindai-mae Station

Hirosaki Gakuindai-mae Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 12.0 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station, and is located in front of Hirosaki Gakuin University.

Located at 40.5838, 140.471 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway

Seiaichūkō-mae Station

Seiaichūkō-mae Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 11.3 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station,

Located at 40.577, 140.473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway

Popular in vicinity

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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

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:
Sakamoto, 坂元, さかもと, サカモト