Yoshikawa
in Hirosaki Shi of Aomori, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.585 and 140.344 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 35' 6" and E 140° 20' 39"
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: 04:25 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:11 am and 7:00 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: 2024-05-28 08:22:27

Discover Yoshikawa

Yoshikawa in Hirosaki Shi (Aomori) is a city in Japan about 340 mi (or 547 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Yoshikawa is now 04:25 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Yoshikawa, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Aomori Airport in a distance of 21 mi (or 34 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 14 mi (or 22 km), South-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: Hirosaki, Tsugaru, Hirakawa, Goshogawara and Kuroishi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 30th of May 2024

19°C (67 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 31st of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 1st of June 2024

22°C (71 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Dake Onsen Yama no Hotel

Address
5,1 mi
19, TOKIWANO YUNOSAWA, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 1345, JAPAN.
361345 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Dake Hotel

Address
5,0 mi
28 1, TOKIWANO YUNOSAWA, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 1345, JAPAN.
361345 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hoshi no Yado Hakuchoza

Address
2,5 mi
113 2, MIZUKIZAIKE SAKURAI, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 1505, JAPAN.
361505 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.

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...


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.


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...


【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...


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...


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。


[HD]2011 Hirosaki Fireworks 青森県の花火大会 古都ひろさき花火の集い フィナーレスターマイン

Published: June 19, 2011
Length: 40:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sironekomilk

2011 Hirosaki fireworks japan.青森県の花火大会 古都ひろさき花火の集い フィナーレワイドスターマイン 弘前城 築城400年記念 ~いにしえの都...


Travel within Japan (August 2009 - 3 weeks) - Slideshow part 2

Published: August 28, 2009
Length: 37:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kera Fardd

Hirosaki - Nebuta Matsuri Hirosaki Park Hirosaki - Samuraï house Aomori - Neputa Matsuri.


a.d.b. click / advisory booth, 12.10.07 @ Kame-House (Hirosaki)

Published: October 08, 2012
Length: 46:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ut0829

advisory booth http://www.geocities.jp/adbweb/


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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.

Iwakiyama Jinja

Iwakiyama Jinja is a Shintō shrine in the city of Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of former Tsugaru Domain. All of Mount Iwaki is considered to be a portion of the shrine. The main festival of the shrine, the Oyama-sankei, features a parade from the shrine to the top of the mountain, and is held annually at the time of the autumn equinox. The pilgrims carry colorful banners and are accompanied by traditional drums and flutes

Located at 40.6161, 140.365 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shinto shrines in Aomori Prefecture, Hirosaki, Aomori

Iwaki Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park

Iwaki Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park is a Prefectural Natural Park in southwest Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1958, the park lies wholly within the municipality of Hirosaki.

Located at 40.6219, 140.341 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks and gardens in Aomori Prefecture, Hirosaki, Aomori, Protected areas established in 1958, 1958 establishments in Japan


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Yoshikawa, 吉川, よしかわ, ヨシカワ