Destination Guide: Matsukawamachi-asakawa (Fukushima-ken, Fukushima Shi) in Japan

Matsukawamachi-asakawa
in Fukushima Shi of Fukushima-ken, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Shrines and Temples of Nikko (Unesco heritage, 80 mi)
Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land (Unesco heritage, 97 mi)
Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites (Unesco heritage, 132 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 37.686 and 140.464 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 37° 41' 9" and E 140° 27' 50"
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: 06:56 AM (Wednesday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 4:42 am and 6:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Farol de Santa Marta
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: 2024-04-30 08:30:35

Delve into Matsukawamachi-asakawa

Matsukawamachi-asakawa in Fukushima Shi (Fukushima-ken) is located in Japan about 144 mi (or 232 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Matsukawamachi-asakawa is now 06:56 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Matsukawamachi-asakawa, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Fukushima Airport in a distance of 32 mi (or 51 km), South. 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 Shrines and Temples of Nikko in a distance of 80 mi (or 129 km), South-West. 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: Fukushima, Nihommatsu, Date, Motomiya and Tamura. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature	14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature	12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature	8°C / 47 °F
	1%
Air Humidity	53%
Air Pressure	1007 hPa
Wind Speed	Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Light rain

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

16°C (62 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

27°C (81 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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The Hotel Ogame

Address
4,7 mi
7 3, SAKAEMACHI, FUKUSHIMA SHI, FUKUSHIMA, 960 8031, JAPAN.
9608031 Fukushima Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Toyoko Inn Fukushima-eki Higashi-guchi No.2

Address
4,9 mi
2-14 Sakae-machi
960-8031 Fukushima-shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Toyoko Inn Fukushima-eki Higashi-guchi No.1

Address
4,9 mi
2-12 Sakae-machi
960-8031 Fukushima-shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Hotel Tatsumiya (Fukushima)

Address
4,6 mi
5 1, SAKAEMACHI, FUKUSHIMA SHI, FUKUSHIMA, 960 8031, JAPAN.
9608031 Fukushima Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Chisun Inn Fukushima Nishi IC

Address
4,3 mi
20-1, Kineshimizu, Narikawa
960-1108 Fukushima
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00

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APA Hotel Fukushima Ekimae

Address
4,7 mi
8-20 Otamachi
960-8068 Fukushima-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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Toyoko Inn Fukushima-eki Nishi-guchi

Address
4,9 mi
4-4 Mikawa minami-machi
960-8053 Fukushima-shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Fukushima Rich Hotel

Address
4,9 mi
2 36, SAKAEMACHI, FUKUSHIMA 960 8031, JAPAN.
9608031 福島市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

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(RYOKAN) Ryokan Yamato

Address
5,6 mi
13, MORIAIDAI, FUKUSHIMA SHI, FUKUSHIMA, 960 8003, JAPAN.
9608003 Fukushima Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed

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Richmond Hotel Fukushima Ekimae

Address
4,9 mi
1 15, Mikawaminamimachi, Fukushima city, Fukushima 960 8053, Japan.
9608053 Fukushima-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
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.

福島市の放射線測定（堀川町・渡利）　Fukushima-City Radiation　20110602

Published: June 04, 2011
Length: 59:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: lizardonkan

文部科学省及び米国ＤＯＥによる航空機モニタリングの結果 http://www.mext.go.jp/component/a_menu/other/detail/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2011/05/06/1305820_20110506.pdf...

76.96μSv/h 福島市渡利阿武隈川への排水路泥 201206 川で何がおきているのか

Published: June 23, 2012
Length: 35:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Birdhairjp

拡散希望、このビデオのコピー, 引用, いかなるご使用もOKです。----- 2012年6月23日福島県福島市の阿武隈川の河原で放射線量を測定し...

Peter SHOOTO match, Fukushima Free Fight 2007, Round 2

Published: July 19, 2010
Length: 40:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pdellorto

Round 2 of my match at the Fukushima Free Fight as part of the SHOOTO （修斗) organization. 福島市, 福島県、日本 My opponent is Mr. Sugii of Team ZELUS from Kashiwazaki, Niigata...

「FUKUSHiMA iNCIDENT」第二弾CM ver2

Published: February 14, 2015
Length: 31:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: YAHN Kawamoto

2014年公開を予定していた第二弾が、ようやく2015年春に向け公開を計画中。現地レポート今関あきよし、ヤン・カワモト、増井公二昨年の春に...

福島の桃源郷「花見山」 Fukushima Hanamiyama Park (Shot on 3DA1) 2D版

Published: April 28, 2011
Length: 43:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AQUA Geo Graphic

福島の桃源郷と呼ばれている花見山公園の３D立体映像から通常の2D映像のみをアップしました。福島市は東日本大震災、そして東京電力福島第一...

THE NIGHT PIRATES Live at Fukushima COM-COM

Published: December 25, 2013
Length: 47:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: fukushima141

2013 青春エムンドライブ Vol.6 in こむこむ（福島市） THE NIGHT PIRATES Ryu (vocal) Shinov (Bass) Shiro (Guitar) KAZZ (Drum) Faker Muramatsu Special guest artist...

Fukushima Nuclear Accident 福島・JR福島駅の放射線測定20130810

Published: August 11, 2013
Length: 00:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hirocyan

2014年8月15日「ええじゃないか音頭」大友良英スペシャルビッグバンド、長見順、岡地曙裕、箭内道彦@フェスティバルFUKUSHIMA!

Published: August 16, 2014
Length: 59:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: valtan33

2014年8月15日、フェスティバルFUKUSHIMA!@街なか広場福島市。大友良英スペシャルビッグバンド、岡地曙裕さん演奏、大友良英さん、長見順さん、箭...

JR東日本　東北本線719系　快速　仙台シティラビット5号　仙台行 Tohoku Main Line Rapid Service Sendai City Rabbit bound for Sendai

Published: August 20, 2014
Length: 43:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 永野昭

2014年8月14日、JR福島駅にて撮影。福島駅を13時00分に出発する「快速仙台シティラビット5号仙台行」。この快速電車は、1日3往復運転されてい...

空間線量 0.93μSv/h, 花見山公園近くの遊歩道 2012年12月

Published: December 24, 2012
Length: 23:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Birdhairjp

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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.

Matsukawa derailment

The Matsukawa derailment happened on August 17, 1949 when a passenger train hauled by a JNR Class C51 steam locomotive (C51 133) derailed and overturned between Kanayagawa and Matsukawa stations on the Tōhoku Main Line in Japan, killing three crew members. It was reported that the tracks had been sabotaged, which the government blamed on the Japanese Communist Party and the Japan National Railway Union.

Located at 37.6664, 140.475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway accidents in Japan, Railway accidents in 1949, Murder in 1949, Terrorist incidents on railway systems, Unsolved murders in Japan, 1949 in Japan, Terrorist incidents in the 1940s, Rail transport in Fukushima Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line

Fukushima University

, abbreviated to Fukudai, is a national university in Japan. The main campus is located in Kanayagawa, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture.

Located at 37.6836, 140.456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Japanese national universities, Universities and colleges in Fukushima Prefecture, 1949 establishments in Japan, Educational institutions established in 1949

Fukushima Medical University

Fukushima Medical University is a public university located in Fukushima, Fukushima, Japan. The predecessor of the school was Fukushima Woman's Medical School, and was established in 1944. It was chartered as a university in 1950.

Located at 37.6893, 140.47 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1944, Japanese public universities, Universities and colleges in Fukushima Prefecture, Schools of medicine in Japan

Matsukawa Station

Matsukawa Station is a railway station in Fukushima, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.6538, 140.485 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukushima Prefecture

Kanayagawa Station

Kanayagawa Station is a train station in Fukushima, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.6806, 140.452 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukushima Prefecture

Minami-Fukushima Station

Minami-Fukushima Station is a train station in Fukushima, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.7235, 140.456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukushima Prefecture

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Matsukawamachi-asakawa, 松川町浅川

Matsukawamachi-asakawa in Fukushima-ken
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Matsukawamachi-asakawa
in Fukushima Shi of Fukushima-ken, Japan

Delve into Matsukawamachi-asakawa

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