Katori-shi
in Katori-shi of Chiba, Japan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.898 and 140.499 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 53' 51" and E 140° 29' 57"
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: 09:10 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:46 am and 6:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Farol de Santa Marta
References
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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: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Touring Katori-shi

Katori-shi in Katori-shi (Chiba) with it's 83,181 residents is a town located in Japan about 47 mi (or 76 km) east of Tokyo, the country's capital place.

Time in Katori-shi is now 09:10 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Katori-shi, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Narita International Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), South-West. 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 Shrines and Temples of Nikko in a distance of 77 mi (or 124 km), North-West. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Itako, Namegata, Kashima-shi, Kamisu and Tomisato. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

22°C (71 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Itako Fujiya Hotel

Address
3,7 mi
102, ITAKO, ITAKO SHI, IBARAKI, 311 2424, JAPAN.
3112424 Itako Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


New Makomo

Address
3,7 mi
100-15, Itako,
311-2424 Itako-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 6:00 - 22:00


(RYOKAN) Ayame Ryokan

Address
3,7 mi
108 24, ITAKO, ITAKO SHI, IBARAKI, 311 2424, JAPAN.
3112424 Itako Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Kanpo no Yado Itako

Address
7,3 mi
1830 1, MIZUHARA, ITAKO SHI, IBARAKI, 311 2404, JAPAN.
3112404 Itako Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Saharakita Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
2 8 10, KITA, KATORI SHI, CHIBA, 287 0002, JAPAN.
2870002 Katori Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Housen (Chiba)

Address
0,6 mi
Ho 1199, Sawara, Katori city, Chiba 287 0005, Japan.
2870005 Kujukuri
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Suikanso

Address
3,8 mi
1 8 7, AYAME, ITAKO SHI, IBARAKI, 311 2425, JAPAN.
3112425 Itako Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Itako Station Hotel

Address
3,8 mi
1 13 9, AYAME, ITAKO SHI, IBARAKI, 311 2425, JAPAN.
3112425 Itako Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Kappo Ryokan Choshiya

Address
4,4 mi
2614, NAGAYAMA, ITAKO SHI, IBARAKI, 311 2437, JAPAN.
3112437 Itako Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Business Hotel Annex

Address
3,9 mi
2 19 1, AYAME, ITAKO SHI, IBARAKI, 311 2425, JAPAN.
3112425 Itako 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.

Float parade

Published: October 14, 2007
Length: 06:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: lutzc

Sawara, Katori-city, Chiba, Japan.


シュート場面集 第65回千葉国体ハンドボール少年男子決勝戦 後半

Published: November 12, 2010
Length: 53:40 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: YGEN3

第65回国民体育大会 ゆめ半島千葉国体における 少年男子ハンドボールの決勝戦 後半のシュート場面集 Handball shot scene collection 2 福井県 対...


(10).佐原駅

Published: February 08, 2014
Length: 13:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GIGASHINCHI02

佐原駅です 千葉/香取市のある駅です 成田線の主要駅の一つです 商店のようなどっしりとした和風な駅舎です 銚子からだと10番目です.


佐原(小野川)

Published: February 08, 2014
Length: 04:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GIGASHINCHI02

佐原(小野川)です 千葉/佐原市を流れる(小野川)です 江戸時代にタイムスリップしたような街並です 柳が風情あります.


シュート場面集 第65回千葉国体ハンドボール少年男子決勝戦 前半

Published: November 12, 2010
Length: 58:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: YGEN3

第65回国民体育大会 ゆめ半島千葉国体における 少年男子ハンドボールの決勝戦 前半のシュート場面集 Handball shot scene collection 1 福井県...


2014八日市場区 山車「鯉」飾り制作(完全新調)

Published: January 08, 2015
Length: 32:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: YGEN3

平成26年八坂神社祇園祭(佐原の大祭夏祭り)に合せ、八日市場区では山車の「鯉」飾りを完全新調した。 その制作過程の写真のスライド。...


佐原の大祭2012秋 下分区

Published: November 01, 2012
Length: 05:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ABRUPTIO56


JAPANESE GRAND FESTIVAL 「SAWARA NO TAISAI」

Published: July 14, 2012
Length: 04:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HIROSHI SONODA

It is a traditional festival of a summer famous for Japan. It is an event which walks along a neighborhood, pulling the car called "MIKOSHI" in each area.


佐原の大祭2012秋 仲川岸区

Published: October 29, 2012
Length: 59:28 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: ABRUPTIO56


WMFウォッチデイ佐原1

Published: November 10, 2012
Length: 39:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: townpromotion sawara

佐原の町並み復興に支援してくれた方々に感謝する会を、 佐原の大祭2012/10/13に執り行いました。 NPO法人小野川と町並みを考える会.


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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.

Sawara, Chiba

Sawara, Chiba was a city located in Katori District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Sawara has been settled since prehistoric times, and has numerous remains of Jōmon period shell middens and Kofun period burial mounds. By the Nara period, it had developed as a port, and as a monzenmachi associated with Katori Shrine, and in the Heian period was a regional commerce center for numerous shōen in the area.

Located at 35.883, 140.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dissolved municipalities of Chiba Prefecture, Populated places established in 1951, 1951 establishments in Japan, Populated places disestablished in 2006

Katori Station

Katori Station is a railway station on the Narita Line in Katori, Chiba, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 35.8976, 140.532 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Chiba Prefecture

Katori Shrine

The Katori Shrine is a Shintō shrine in the city of Katori in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of former Shimōsa Province, and is the head shrine of the approximately 400 Katori shrines around the country (located primarily in the Kantō region). The main festival of the shrine is held annually on April 14, with a three-day Grand Festival held every 12 years.

Located at 35.8861, 140.529 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jingū, Important Cultural Properties of Japan, National Treasures of Japan, Shinto shrines in Chiba Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Chiba Prefecture

Suigō Sawara Aquatic Botanical Garden

The Suigō Sawara Aquatic Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located at the eastern side of the Suigo-Tsukuba Quasi-National Park in Katori, Chiba, Japan. It is open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (8 a.m.-7 p.m. during the Iris Festival) every day in May and June. July through April it is closed every Monday and from Dec.24 through Jan.4. Admission is charged. The garden opened in 1969 and features a wide assortment of aquatic plants.

Located at 35.928, 140.524 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in Japan, Gardens in Chiba Prefecture

Ōto Station

Ōto Station is a railway station operated by JR East’s Narita Line located in Katori, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is 36.1 kilometers from the terminus of the Narita Line at Sakura Station.

Located at 35.8901, 140.458 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Chiba Prefecture

Sawara Station

Sawara Station is a railway station operated by JR East’s Narita Line located in Katori, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is 40.0 kilometers from the terminus of the Narita Line at Sakura Station. Some trains for the Kashima Line originate at this station.

Located at 35.8947, 140.494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Chiba Prefecture


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Katori, Sawara, Sawara-shi, 佐原市, 香取, 香取市