Destination Guide: Sōgyū (Chiba, Kimitsu Shi) in Japan

Sōgyū
in Kimitsu Shi of Chiba, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration (Unesco heritage, 69 mi)
Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites (Unesco heritage, 90 mi)
Shrines and Temples of Nikko (Unesco heritage, 103 mi)
Yokohama Bayside Marina (marina, (18 mi)
Nogeyama Dōbutsuen (zoo, (22 mi)
Ichihara Zō no Kuni (zoo, (14 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 35.280 and 139.952 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 35° 16' 49" and E 139° 57' 5"
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: 05:39 AM (Sunday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 4:32 am and 6:40 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -28.127 and -48.651 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Praia do Rosa
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: 2024-05-18 08:26:29

Touring Sōgyū

Sōgyū in Kimitsu Shi (Chiba) is a town located in Japan about 32 mi (or 51 km) south-east of Tokyo, the country's capital place.

Time in Sōgyū is now 05:39 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Sōgyū, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Tokyo International Airport in a distance of 21 mi (or 34 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration in a distance of 69 mi (or 111 km), West. We collected 3 points of interest near this location. 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: Kisarazu, Kimitsu, Futtsu, Sodegaura and Kamogawa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature	17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature	24°C / 75 °F
Night Temperature	20°C / 68 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	51%
Air Pressure	1019 hPa
Wind Speed	Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions	Overcast clouds

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

20°C (69 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 20th of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 21st of May 2024

Time Information

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

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Hotel Green Hills

Address
5,4 mi
1268 1, Osaka, Kimitsu city, Chiba 292 0511, Japan.
2920511 君津市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

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Hotel Kimitsu Hills (BBH Hotel Group)

Address
5,7 mi
2 21 41, HITOMI, KIMITSU SHI, CHIBA, 299 1147, JAPAN.
2991147 Kimitsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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(RYOKAN) Konaya Ryokan

Address
6,2 mi
556, MINATO, FUTTSU SHI, CHIBA, 299 1607, JAPAN.
2991607 Futtsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

Videos from this area

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

Time-Lapse Kisarazu City

Published: July 07, 2014
Length: 23:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tom Ato

A time-lapse taken of Kisarazu City on July 6, 2014 from Odayama Park.

The BK Sound presents. UPSETTER vol.5 at.Kavachi Kisarazu

Published: December 27, 2013
Length: 51:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MTRMDA

The BK Sound（湘南乃風セレクター）が地元木更津で開催するUPSETTER！５回目の開催となった今回は、同じく木更津出身のDJ HASEBEをゲストに迎えたク...

Living in Japan- A Shaky Bike Ride in Kisarazu

Published: May 25, 2014
Length: 39:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tom Ato

Riding my bicycle around the streets of Kisarazu. Sorry for the shaky quality, but I haven't purchased a tripod yet. :(

LoversSoul - My Country Home @ TSUTAYA木更津店 Nov 28 2010

Published: December 07, 2010
Length: 08:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: OhYouveGotGreyEyes

YES!~The world is my stage~発売記念イベント（インストアライブ）ライブ情報 12/8&12/15 STARBUCKS・HOLIDAY NIGHT LIVE 表参道B-SIDE店 21:00～フリー※飲食代...

[ Air Trip ( Virtual sightseeing ) Vol.2 ] Famous Festival Yaltusai Moltusai at Kisarazu in Chiba

Published: March 02, 2013
Length: 05:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Atsushi Kondou

It is a "Yaltusai Moltusai" famous festival in Chiba. Japanese TV drama festival has become famous for its chance. There are also many player costume.

木更津サーキット（レンタルカートサーキット）イオンモール木更津

Published: November 02, 2014
Length: 11:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Baron's CHANNEL

2014年10月18日「イオンモール木更津」敷地内にオープンした「木更津サーキット」 “Kisarazu Circuit”Rental Kart Circuit （撮影 2014年11月2日）木更津...

FLY-IN 木更津航空祭2012 陸上自衛隊木更津駐屯地

Published: January 07, 2013
Length: 58:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RUNWAY FUN [Aviation & Military & plus]

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kisarazu Air Show 2012 平成24年度陸上自衛隊木更津駐屯地航空祭フライインの様子平成24年（2012）10月13日（土）

2012.12.1久留里線キハ38 1003前面展望1/5 929D木更津→横田

Published: December 03, 2012
Length: 58:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jeaen

2012年12月1日、旧国鉄から継承されたキハ30・37・38形を使用していた久留里線がJR東日本の新型気動車キハE130系100番台に置き換えられました。本動...

2012.12.1 久留里線923Dキハ37-1002前面展望木更津→祇園アルプスの牧場入

Published: December 04, 2012
Length: 41:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jeaen

2012年12月1日、旧国鉄から継承されたキハ30・37・38形を使用していた久留里線がJR東日本の新型気動車キハE130系100番台に置き換えられました。本動...

太田山公園の桜（千葉県木更津市） 2013年3月24日

Published: March 24, 2013
Length: 07:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Baron's CHANNEL

千葉県木更津市にある太田山公園の桜を見てきました。曇天だと桜の色が出てくれませんが、ほぼ満開でとても綺麗でした。 BGM 『古里の風』...

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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.

Takagoyama Prefectural Natural Park

Takagoyama Prefectural Natural Park is a Prefectural Natural Park in south-central Chiba Prefecture, Japan. First designated for protection in 1935, the park's central feature is Mount Takago . The park spans the municipalities of Futtsu and Kimitsu. In 1956 the habitat the mountain provides for the Japanese macaque was designated a Natural Monument.

Located at 35.25, 139.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks and gardens in Chiba Prefecture, Protected areas established in 1935, 1935 establishments in Japan, Natural monuments of Japan

Nearby places

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

Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sōgyū, 草牛, そうぎゅう, ソウギュウ

Sōgyū in Chiba
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Sōgyū
in Kimitsu Shi of Chiba, Japan

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