Uchibiraki
in Ōkawa-shi of Fukuoka, Japan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.191 and 130.348 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 11' 26" and E 130° 20' 52"
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: 05:20 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:19 am and 7:09 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.287 and -51.094 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tavares
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: 2024-05-12 08:29:37

Explore Uchibiraki

Uchibiraki in Ōkawa-shi (Fukuoka) is a city in Japan about 559 mi (or 900 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Uchibiraki is now 05:20 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Uchibiraki, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Saga Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Okawa, Yanagawa, Saga, Kanzaki and Chikugo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 65 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Chance of rainfall 75%
Air Humidity 99%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Monday, 13th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 14th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Yanagawa Hakuryuso (Ryokan)

Address
4,2 mi
16, Shinmachi, Yanagawa-shi, Fukuoka
832-0032 Shin-Machi,,Yanagawa-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


SHIKISAI HOTEL CHIYODAKAN

Address
6,2 mi
216-1 HIGASHI TAKAG,TAKAGISEMACHI SAGA-CITY,SAGA PREF.
849-0916 Saga
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Marital Sosei Saga

Address
6,1 mi
2 5 15, KONOHIGASHI, SAGA SHI, SAGA, 840 0804, JAPAN.
8400804 Saga Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Yanagawa Onsen Hotel Kisenso

Address
3,3 mi
874, MITSUHASHIMACHI YANAGAWA, YANAGAWA SHI, FUKUOKA, 832 0806, JAPAN.
8320806 Yanagawa Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Ohana

Address
3,7 mi
1, SHINHOKAMACHI, YANAGAWA SHI, FUKUOKA, 832 0069, JAPAN.
8320069 Yanagawa Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


APA Hotel Saga Ekimae Chuo

Address
6,0 mi
2-6-14, Ekimaechuo,
840-0801 Saga-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel New Otani Saga

Address
5,0 mi
1 2, YOKAMACHI, SAGA SHI, SAGA, 840 0047, JAPAN.
8400047 Yoka-Machi,,Saga-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Comfort Hotel Saga

Address
5,9 mi
1-14-38 Ekimae-chuo
840-0801 Saga-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Okawa Riverside Hotel

Address
2,1 mi
218-1 Enokizu
8310004 Okawa-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Toyoko Inn Saga Ekimae

Address
5,8 mi
1-10-36 Ekimae-chuo
840-0801 Saga-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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

h509 Yanagawa Kawakudari 柳川 川下り HD

Published: July 29, 2010
Length: 58:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MovieStock

Yanagawa Kawakudari(Tour boat) / Yanagawa Fukuoka Japan This town is famous for sightseeing to be able to enjoy moating with the tour boat. This tour boat passes under a lot of low bridges.


Yanagawa Kamidana

Published: April 16, 2012
Length: 57:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: fukuokaitvEnglish

We'd like to introduce you to the Yanagawa Kamidana, household Shinto shrines produced in Yanagawa City for over 150 years. November 28, 2007.


h440 Suigou Yanagawa 水郷・柳川 HD

Published: December 22, 2011
Length: 06:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MovieStock

Suigou(riverside district) Yanagawa / Yanagawa Fukuoka Japan There are many moats in this castle town. Sightseeing to go round the moats by a small wooden boat is famous MyHP ...


080803 Yanagawa boatman6 Slalom

Published: August 04, 2009
Length: 35:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tetsuojisan

Boatman6 on board camera in Slalom Contest of Yanagawa Solarboat Festival 2008.


Yanagawa mari

Published: April 10, 2012
Length: 03:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: fukuokaitvEnglish

Talking of the Dolls Festival in Yanagawa, we always associate it with the hanging ornaments called sagemon. Today, we will introduce Yanagawa mari (a Japane...


100731Boatman6 Yanagawa qualifyingheat 1st section

Published: August 05, 2010
Length: 57:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tetsuojisan

on board camera in Qualifying Heat of Yanagawa Solarboat Festival 2010.


2011年、柳川二部作 - その2: さげもん巡り

Published: September 27, 2012
Length: 23:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tik0o0tak

Yanagawa Duology 2: Sagemon-meguri, pilgimage to displayed dolls on tiered stands or hanging form ceiling for Girls' Festival] 博多に所用があり、廃市の舞台でもある柳川まで足...


090801Boatman7 qualifyingHeat 1

Published: August 04, 2009
Length: 30:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tetsuojisan

Boatman7 on board camera in Qualifying Heat of Yanagawa Solarboat Festival 2009.


070805 Boatman Slalom

Published: August 09, 2007
Length: 54:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tetsuojisan

Boatman6 on board camera in Slalom Contest of Yanagawa Solarboat Festival 2007.


2011年、柳川二部作 - その1: 川下り

Published: September 27, 2012
Length: 43:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tik0o0tak

Yanagawa Duology 1: Kawakudari, Canal boat sailing] 博多に所用があり、廃市の舞台でもある柳川まで足を伸ばした際の写真集、その1です。 柳もまだ芽吹いて...


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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.

Chikugo River

The Chikugo River flows through Kumamoto, Ōita, Fukuoka and Saga prefectures in Japan. With a total length of 143 kilometres, it is the longest river on Kyūshū. It flows from Mount Aso and empties into the Ariake Sea. It is also nicknamed "Chikushijirō".

Located at 33.15, 130.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Fukuoka Prefecture, Rivers of Kumamoto Prefecture, Rivers of Ōita Prefecture, Rivers of Saga Prefecture, Kyushu region

Kurume University

is a private university, established in 1946. Kurume University is located in Kurume, Fukuoka prefecture (on the island of Kyūshū), Japan.

Located at 33.1831, 130.325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Kurume, Fukuoka, Nursing schools in Japan, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Fukuoka Prefecture

Chikugo River Lift Bridge

The Chikugo River Lift Bridge is a vertical lift railway bridge across the Chikugo River in Kyūshū, Japan. It was completed in 1935. The bridge has a total length of 507.2 metres, with a moveable span of 24.2 metres long and a vertical rise of 23 metres . It links Ōkawa, Fukuoka with Morodomi, Saga, and previously was part of the Saga Railway Line. When that line ceased operation in 1987 the bridge was closed to traffic.

Located at 33.215, 130.362 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway bridges in Japan, Vertical lift bridges, Visitor attractions in Fukuoka Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Saga Prefecture, Important Cultural Properties of Japan, Bridges completed in 1935, Buildings and structures in Fukuoka Prefecture, Transport in Fukuoka Prefecture, Buildings and structures in Saga Prefecture, Transport in Saga Prefecture

Popular in vicinity

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


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Uchibiraki, 内開