Shōbara
in Shōbara-shi of Hiroshima, Japan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.850 and 133.017 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 50' 59" and E 133° 0' 59"
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: 11:48 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:15 am and 6:53 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.107 and -50.921 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mostardas
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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: 2024-05-01 08:01:32

Discover Shōbara

Shōbara in Shōbara-shi (Hiroshima) with it's 20,527 citizens is a town in Japan about 381 mi (or 613 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Shōbara is now 11:48 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 11 airports near Shōbara, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Hiroshima Airport in a distance of 29 mi (or 47 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 Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape in a distance of 38 mi (or 61 km), North-West. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Miyoshi, Fuchucho, Aki-takata, Unnan and Mihara. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

18°C (65 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

19°C (67 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Kanpo no Yado Shobara

Address
0,8 mi
281 1, SHINJOCHO, SHOBARA SHI, HIROSHIMA, 727 0004, JAPAN.
7270004 Shobara Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

恋するフォーチュンクッキー〜庄原市自治振興区ver〜

Published: May 16, 2014
Length: 33:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 庄原市自治振興区連合協議会

広島県庄原市の22の自治振興区で「恋チュン」を踊りました! 西日本一の広大な面積の庄原市の全地域(人口約38600人中約450人)に参加してい...


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Published: March 21, 2015
Length: 40:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Video Diary from Hiroshima

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Published: January 17, 2014
Length: 32:28 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Daisuke Yokoyama

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Published: April 20, 2012
Length: 59:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kunikomari

様々なチューリップが誇るように咲き乱れていました。これほど美しい光景がほかにあるのか?と思うほど美しかったです。最高の時に遭遇でき...


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Published: August 29, 2013
Length: 11:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: motaedon

2013年8月24日25日に広島県庄原市で行われた「庄原よいとこ祭り」より「わしらがこさえた船の競演」のダイジェストです。 パフォーマンスの面白...


上野公園の夜桜 Cherry trees at evening

Published: April 06, 2014
Length: 17:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 広島ニュース 食べタインジャー

広島県庄原市の上野公園で夜ライトアップされた夜桜が見頃です http://tabetainjya.com/archives/cat_24/post_3350/


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Published: April 06, 2014
Length: 15:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Yudia4lain

広島県庄原市 上野公園にて撮影 cherry blossoms at night driving.


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Published: April 05, 2009
Length: 24:03 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: macde100

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Published: August 01, 2013
Length: 44:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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広島県三次市の美味しいハチミツ、光源寺養蜂園さん.


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Published: June 04, 2010
Length: 08:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: naos1101

三次市シルバー人材センターがTVで紹介されました。とてもわかりやすく説明されています。くわしくは、こちら→http://silver-miyoshi.seesaa.net/


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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.

Shōbara, Hiroshima

Shōbara, Hiroshima is a city located in northeastern corner of Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on March 31, 1954. On March 31, 2005 the towns of Hiwa, Kuchiwa, Saijō, Takano, and Tōjō, all from Hiba District (dissolved by this action), and the town of Sōryō, from Kōnu District (dissolved by this action), were merged into the expanded city of Shōbara.

Located at 34.8544, 133.019 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in Hiroshima Prefecture

Bingo-Shōbara Station

Bingo-Shōbara Station is a JR West Geibi station located in 2-chōme, Nakamoto-chō, Shōbara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The station was a stop for the former Chidori and Taishaku express trains from Miyoshi.

Located at 34.8624, 133.016 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geibi Line, Railway stations in Hiroshima Prefecture

Bingo-Mikkaichi Station

Bingo-Mikkaichi Station is a JR West Geibi Line station located in Uehara-chō, Shōbara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.8551, 132.998 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geibi Line, Railway stations in Hiroshima Prefecture, Railway stations opened in 1923

Nanatsuka Station

Nanatsuka Station is a JR West Geibi station located in Nanatsuka-chō, Shōbara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The station formerly handled freight trains, in addition to passenger trains, due to the large yard.

Located at 34.8444, 132.986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geibi Line, Railway stations in Hiroshima Prefecture


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shōbara, شوبارا, شوبارا، هیروشیما, Shobara, 庄原市, 庄原, 쇼바라 시, Syôbara-chhī, Сёбара, Шобара, Сьобара