Shimoban
in Awara-shi of Fukui, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.206 and 136.192 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 12' 21" and E 136° 11' 30"
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: 12:24 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:43 am and 7:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.107 and -50.921 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mostardas
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: 2024-05-21 08:19:37

Delve into Shimoban

Shimoban in Awara-shi (Fukui) is located in Japan about 199 mi (or 320 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shimoban is now 12:24 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Shimoban, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Fukui Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), South-East. 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 Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama in a distance of 41 mi (or 66 km), East. 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: Awara, Sakai, Fukui-shi, Kaga and Sabae. 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 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 58% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Thursday, 23rd of May 2024

27°C (81 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 24th of May 2024

24°C (76 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 25th of May 2024

20°C (69 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Awara Spa Mimatsu

Address
1,6 mi
26 10, Funatsu, Awara city, Fukui 910 4105, Japan.
9104105 Mikuni
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Awara Onsen Hotel Yagi

Address
1,4 mi
4 418, ONSEN, AWARA SHI, FUKUI, 910 4104, JAPAN.
9104104 Awara Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Awara Onsen Tsuruya

Address
1,3 mi
4 601, ONSEN, AWARA SHI, FUKUI, 910 4104, JAPAN.
9104104 Awara Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Awara Grand Hotel

Address
1,3 mi
4-2 Onsen
9104104 Awara-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Awara Onsen Beniya Ryokan

Address
1,3 mi
4 510, Onsen, Awara city, Fukui 910 4104, Japan.
9104104 Mikuni
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Hokuriku Awara Onsen Gurabatei Onsenkoubou

Address
0,9 mi
8 1, Tanakanaka, Awara city, Fukui 910 4124, Japan.
9104124 Mikuni
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Mikunikankohotel

Address
2,5 mi
4 4 8, MIKUNICHO MIDORIGAOKA, SAKAI SHI, FUKUI, 913 0048, JAPAN.
9130048 Sakai Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Yukai Resort Awara Onsen Iyashi no Yado Seiunkaku

Address
1,8 mi
68 1, Futaomote, Awara city, Fukui 910 4103, Japan.
9104103 Awara City
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Yumeya Hanatsukushi

Address
1,8 mi
2 18 19, FUTAOMOTE, AWARACHO, SAKAI GUN, FUKUI 910 4103, JAPAN.
9104103 Mikuni
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Oedo Onsen Monogatari Awara Onsen Awara

Address
1,7 mi
48 10, FUTAOMOTE, AWARA SHI, FUKUI, 910 4103, JAPAN.
9104103 Mikuni
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Today saw my 1st Cerana bee my region in Japan

Published: May 02, 2014
Length: 30:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Foundups Michael Trout

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Published: May 08, 2011
Length: 38:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: narita sadao

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Published: May 26, 2014
Length: 11:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mimi33333333

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Published: January 17, 2013
Length: 56:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pikarail

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【京福バス】1413三菱U-MP618M@芦原温泉駅前('13/01)

Published: January 16, 2013
Length: 19:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pikarail

京福バス1413、三菱U-MP618Mを芦原温泉駅前で撮影した記録です。 Keifuku Bus Co., Ltd. Awara-Onsen-Ekimae Sakai City Fukui Pref. Japan http://pikarail.sakura.ne.jp/ No.6646.


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Published: July 01, 2014
Length: 14:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pikarail

JR西日本683系S09編成による特急しらさぎ号を芦原温泉で撮影した記録です。 JR-West; West Japan Railway Company Awara-Onsen Station Awara City Fukui Pref. Japan http://pik...


Japanese Giant Unagi ウナギ 鰻 (eel) Adventure - preparation - cooking - eating!

Published: August 04, 2012
Length: 20:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Foundups Michael Trout

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Awara Onsen dinner 越前国の海の幸まつや千千:Gourmet Report グルメレポート

Published: May 28, 2014
Length: 28:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: mimi33333333

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Published: June 01, 2014
Length: 59:08 min
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RAICHO Fast Beat 1

Published: December 27, 2011
Length: 12:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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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.

Awara-Yunomachi Station

Awara-Yunomachi Station is an Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line railway station located in Awara, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.2232, 136.194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Mikuni Awara Line

Shimo-Hyōgo Station (Fukui)

Shimo-Hyōgo Station is an Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line railway station located in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.1699, 136.202 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Mikuni Awara Line

Ōzeki Station (Fukui)

Ōzeki Station is an Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line railway station located in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.1867, 136.204 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Mikuni Awara Line

Honjō Station (Fukui)

Honjō Station is an Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line railway station located in Awara, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.205, 136.203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Mikuni Awara Line

Banden Station

Banden Station is an Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line railway station located in Awara, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.2124, 136.202 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Mikuni Awara Line

Mizui Station

Mizui Station is an Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line railway station located in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.2191, 136.172 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Mikuni Awara Line

Mikuni-Jinja Station

Mikuni-Jinja Station is an Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line railway station located in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.2148, 136.158 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture, Mikuni Awara Line

Echizen-Kaga Kaigan Quasi-National Park

Echizen-Kaga Kaigan Quasi-National Park is a Quasi-National Park on the coast of Fukui and Ishikawa Prefectures, Japan. The park was established in 1968.

Located at 36.2439, 136.207 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National parks of Japan, Parks and gardens in Fukui Prefecture, Parks and gardens in Ishikawa Prefecture, Protected areas established in 1968, 1968 establishments in Japan

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shimoban, 下番