Sōjamachi
in Maebashi Shi of Gunma, Japan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.405 and 139.043 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 24' 19" and E 139° 2' 33"
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: 06:39 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:53 am and 6:29 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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Explore Sōjamachi

Sōjamachi in Maebashi Shi (Gunma) is a city in Japan about 61 mi (or 99 km) north-west of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Sōjamachi is now 06:39 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Sōjamachi, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Utsunomiya Airport in a distance of 47 mi (or 75 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 Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites in a distance of 13 mi (or 22 km), South-West. 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: Maebashi, Takasaki, Shibukawa, Fujioka and Annaka. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 83 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 26%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Monday, 29th of April 2024

24°C (74 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

18°C (65 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

APA Hotel Maebashi-eki Kita

Address
2,1 mi
1-8-3 Mikawacho
371-0015 Maebashi-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Mercury Hotel

Address
0,9 mi
3 24 1, ODOMOMACHI, MAEBASHI SHI, GUMMA, 371 0847, JAPAN.
3710847 Maebashi Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


New Sunpia

Address
4,1 mi
1333, SHIMANOMACHI, TAKASAKI SHI, GUMMA, 370 0015, JAPAN.
3700015 Takasaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Tenshukaku no Yado Tachibana no Sato Shiroyama

Address
3,9 mi
606 2, HOKKITSUMACHI SHIMOHAKODA, SHIBUKAWA SHI, GUMMA, 377 0061, JAPAN.
3770061 Shibukawa Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Gumma Royalhotel

Address
1,5 mi
1 9 7, OTEMACHI, MAEBASHI SHI, GUMMA, 371 0026, JAPAN.
3710026 Maebashi Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Maebashi Ekimae

Address
2,3 mi
3-9-1 Minami-cho
371-0805 Maebashi-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Comfort Hotel Maebashi

Address
2,2 mi
2-18-14 Omote-cho
371-0024 Maebashi-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Kappo Ryokan Shin Hana no Chaya

Address
0,8 mi
240 22, SHIKISHIMACHO, MAEBASHI SHI, GUMMA, 371 0036, JAPAN.
3710036 Maebashi Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Luka

Address
3,5 mi
1 19 22, Amagawaoshima machi, Maebashi city, Gunma 379 2154, Japan.
3792154 前橋市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Sealuck Pal Takasaki

Address
3,6 mi
556 1, Hamajiri machi, Takasaki city, Gunma 370 0005, Japan.
3700005 高崎市
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

前橋花火大会 Maebashi fireworks display 2013 色が変化する「虹のナイアガラ」

Published: August 12, 2013
Length: 05:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gunma satuki

8月10日に大渡橋付近の利根川河川敷で行われた前橋花火大会です。 It is Maebashi fireworks made ​​in the Tonegawa river bed of large Watarihashi near to the...


Maebashi, Japan Apartment

Published: September 04, 2007
Length: 10:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Brian MacDuckston

My apartment for 1 month in Maebashi, Japan.


RUKES @ maebashi DYVER 20150308

Published: March 09, 2015
Length: 31:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 齋藤浩太

RYO 46TH Anniv. 経年劣化 2015.03.08 @ maebashi DYVER Bassist:加藤亮 氏の誕生日イベントでのRUKESのステージ。 お祝いに素敵なゲストも駆けつけ、豪華なス...


Snow scenes - under heavy snow.View of Maebashi City area (Gunma, JAPAN) 大雪・前橋市街地を展望

Published: March 31, 2014
Length: 36:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yukikazeyochan

Snow scenes - under heavy snow.View of Maebashi City area. at Gunma Prefecture JAPAN (Greater Tokyo Area). February 16,2014 記録的な大雪で積雪した前橋市街地を展望。 群馬県...


バンザイドロップ @ maebashi DYVER 2015.03.08

Published: March 10, 2015
Length: 36:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 齋藤浩太

2015.03.08 前橋DYVER バンザイドロップのステージパフォーマンス(ノーカット版)


前橋七夕まつり Maebashi Tanabata festival 2013

Published: July 04, 2013
Length: 04:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gunma satuki

北関東最大級の前橋七夕まつり ゆるキャラの飾りもありました。 Maebashi Tanabata Festival of the northern Kanto region's largest There was also a decoration of loose...


Adventures Around Maebashi

Published: April 12, 2015
Length: 00:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kendall Johnston

via YouTube Capture.


Sweet Home Chicago live in Maebashi

Published: September 20, 2009
Length: 49:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: clothoid

毎年9月の梨が美味しくなる頃、「前橋大好きJazzとBluesの伝道師カッチャン企画」の「関口梨勝園 JAZZ&BLUES FESTIVAL」が開かれます。今年は9月20...


Slowest***roller coaster MAX 10km/h in JAPAN.No54.

Published: February 08, 2015
Length: 23:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: yama shou

Cheap. Ride once ¥ 50(about $0.5). LUNA PARK. Since 1954. Admission Free.Maebashi city Gunma prefecture. East Japan Railway TOKYO station ⇒ MAEBASHI station 115km. Unusual tourist ...


Snow scene & Kumoya 145 Series Train (JR East) 雪景色 & クモヤ145形電車 (JR東日本)

Published: May 22, 2014
Length: 25:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yukikazeyochan

Snow scene & Kumoya 145 EMU Train (Tractive force) East Japan Railway Company (JR East). at Shin-Maebashi Station (Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture) JAPAN.February 16,2014 平成26年豪雪で.


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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.

Shibukawa, Gunma

Shibukawa, Gunma is a city located in the extreme northwest of the Kantō Plain, in the center of landlocked Gunma, Japan. Encompassing the juncture of the Tone River and Agatsuma River, it is about 120 km from Tokyo. Due to its location at the geographical center of the nation, Shibukawa is known as the Bellybutton of Japan (日本のおへそ, nihon no oheso). Shibukawa originally grew to prosperity as an inn town, but even today is in a central location between Numata and Maebashi.

Located at 36.3894, 139.063 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in Gunma Prefecture

Green Dome Maebashi

Green Dome Maebashi is an arena in Maebashi, Japan. With a capacity of 8,000, it is primarily used for indoor sports. One of its primary functions is as a velodrome - when it is known as Maebashi Velodrome - holding parimutuel Keirin races throughout the year. Some of the international sports meets held in the past include the 1990 UCI Track Cycling World Championships and the 1999 IAAF World Indoor Championships.

Located at 36.3976, 139.058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Japan, Velodromes in Japan, Sports venues in Japan, Cycle racing in Japan, Indoor athletics (track and field) venues, Sports venues in Gunma Prefecture

Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma

Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma is a multi-purpose stadium in Maebashi, Japan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. Sponsored by speciality Soy sauce maker Shoda Shoyu, it serves as a home ground of Thespa Kusatsu. The stadium holds 10,050 people.

Located at 36.4116, 139.053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Japan, Athletics (track and field) venues in Japan, Multi-purpose stadiums in Japan, Thespa Kusatsu, Sports venues in Gunma Prefecture

Gunma University

, abbreviated to Gundai, is a national university in Japan. The main campus is located in Aramaki-machi, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture.

Located at 36.4303, 139.045 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Japanese national universities, Universities and colleges in Gunma Prefecture

Meiwa Gakuen Junior College

Meiwa Gakuen Junior College is a private junior college in Maebashi, Gunma, Japan. The predecessor of the school, founded in 1933, was chartered as a women's junior college in 1965. In 1999 it became coeducational.

Located at 36.4057, 139.063 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1933, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Gunma Prefecture, Japanese junior colleges

Gumma-Sōja Station

Gumma-Sōja Station is a railway station in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.4154, 139.032 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Gunma Prefecture

Gunma Prefectural Government Building

The Gunma Prefectural Government Building is a skyscraper located in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Construction of the 154-metre, 33-storey skyscraper was finished in 1999.

Located at 36.3913, 139.061 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government buildings completed in 1999, Skyscrapers in Japan, Government buildings in Japan, Buildings and structures in Gunma Prefecture, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters

Gunma Shikishima Soccer Stadium

Gunma Shikishima Soccer Stadium is a football stadium in Maebashi, Gunma, Japan.

Located at 36.4133, 139.054 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Japan, Sports venues in Gunma Prefecture


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sōja, Sōsha, Sōjamachi, 総社町