Destination Guide: Ōtanichō (Fukui, Fukui-shi) in Japan

Ōtanichō
in Fukui-shi of Fukui, Japan

How to get there and get around

Fukui Airport (5 mi)
Komatsu Airport (24 mi)
Gifu Airport (65 mi)
Toyama Airport (69 mi)
Nagoya Airport (75 mi)
Tajima Airport (87 mi)
Noto Airport (92 mi)
Chubu Centrair International Airport (96 mi)
Osaka International Airport (101 mi)
Kansai International Airport (128 mi)

Noteable things around

Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama (Unesco heritage, 46 mi)
Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) (Unesco heritage, 82 mi)
Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara (Unesco heritage, 102 mi)
Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area (Unesco heritage, 107 mi)
Himeji-jo (Unesco heritage, 121 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 36.131 and 136.136 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 36° 7' 51" and E 136° 8' 7"
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: 04:22 AM (Thursday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 4:48 am and 6:55 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: 2024-05-15 08:00:47

Delve into Ōtanichō

Ōtanichō in Fukui-shi (Fukui) is a town located in Japan about 201 mi (or 324 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Time in Ōtanichō is now 04:22 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Ōtanichō, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Fukui Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), 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 46 mi (or 73 km), North-East. 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: Sakai, Awara, Fukui-shi, Sabae and Echizen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature	16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature	15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature	11°C / 51 °F
	6%
Air Humidity	88%
Air Pressure	1007 hPa
Wind Speed	Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions	Broken clouds, covering 59% of sky
General Conditions	Moderate rain

Friday, 17th of May 2024

20°C (67 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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(RYOKAN) Echizen Mangetsu

Address
2,4 mi
41 45 1, Kawajiricho, Fukui city, Fukui 910 3136, Japan.
9103136 Kawajiri-Cho,,Fukui-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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(RYOKAN) Daianji Onsen Banshokaku

Address
2,7 mi
12 21, SHIJUTANICHO, FUKUI SHI, FUKUI, 910 0043, JAPAN.
9100043 Fukui Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed

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(RYOKAN) Centurion Hotel Resort & Spa Technoport Fukui

Address
4,0 mi
2 1 33, Tekunoport, Mikunicho, sakai city, Fukui 913 0038, Japan.
9130038 Mikuni
Japan

Time Information

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

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(RYOKAN) Sosaku Iso Ryori Umi no Yado Yamaneya

Address
3,4 mi
35 111, MENDORICHO, FUKUI SHI, FUKUI, 910 3378, JAPAN.
9103378 Fukui Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Fukui Academia Hotel

Address
5,3 mi
1 1 22, SUGAYA, FUKUI SHI, FUKUI, 910 0034, JAPAN.
9100034 Fukui Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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(RYOKAN) Koroen

Address
6,4 mi
3 8 16, CHUO, FUKUI SHI, FUKUI, 910 0006, JAPAN.
9100006 Fukui Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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APA Hotel Fukui-Katamachii

Address
6,4 mi
1-16-7 Junka,
910-0023 Fukui-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00

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Hotel Riverge Akebono

Address
6,5 mi
3 10 12, CHUO, FUKUI 910 0006, JAPAN.
9100006 Fukui-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

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Fukui Palace Hotel

Address
6,5 mi
1-5-18
9100023 Fukui-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00
Weekend: closed

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Yours Hotel Fukui

Address
6,7 mi
1 4 8, Chuo, Fukui shi, Fukui 910 0006, Japan.
9100006 Fukui-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

Videos from this area

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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.

1948 Fukui earthquake

The 1948 Fukui earthquake was a major earthquake in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The magnitude 7.3 quake struck at 5:13 p.m. on June 28, 1948 (the then Japan Daylight Saving Time; JDT). The strongest shaking occurred in the city of Fukui, where it was recorded as 6 (equivalent to the current 7) on the Japan Meteorological Agency seismic intensity scale. The coordinates of the earthquake were 36゜10.3'N　136゜17.4'E (around the town of Maruoka).

Located at 36.1, 136.17 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Earthquakes in Japan, Occupied Japan, 1948 earthquakes, 1948 in Japan

Fukui College of Health Sciences

Fukui College of Health Sciences is a private Junior college in Fukui, Fukui, Japan.

Located at 36.1297, 136.166 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities and colleges in Fukui Prefecture, Educational institutions established in 2006, Japanese junior colleges, Private universities and colleges in Japan

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ōtanichō, 大谷町

Ōtanichō in Fukui
Destination Guide Japan

Ōtanichō
in Fukui-shi of Fukui, Japan

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