Minato-chūō
in Hitachinaka-shi of Ibaraki, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.344 and 140.595 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 20' 39" and E 140° 35' 43"
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: 11:28 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:45 am and 6:24 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: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Discover Minato-chūō

Minato-chūō in Hitachinaka-shi (Ibaraki) is a town in Japan about 68 mi (or 109 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Minato-chūō is now 11:28 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Minato-chūō, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Hyakuri Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Shrines and Temples of Nikko in a distance of 61 mi (or 99 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: Hitachi-Naka, Mito, Hokota, Hitachi-ota and Omitama. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 70 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 65 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

19°C (67 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Iso Ryori To Wine no Yado Kasuga Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
11 4, MINATO HONCHO, HITACHINAKA, IBARAKI 311 1221, JAPAN.
3111221 Oarai
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Oarai Hotel

Address
2,2 mi
6881, Isohama cho, Oarai machi, Higashiibaraki gun, Ibaraki 311 1301, Japan.
3111301 Isohama-Cho,Oarai-Machi,Higashiibaraki-Gun
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Resort Oarai Matsumoto

Address
3,4 mi
64 83, ONUKICHO, OARAI MACHI HIGASHIIBARAKI GUN, IBARAKI, 311 1311, JAPAN.
3111311 Higashiibaraki Gun Oarai Machi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Minshuku Ryokan Furusato

Address
2,9 mi
663, Ajigaura cho, Hitachinaka city, Ibaraki 311 1201, Japan.
3111201 Hitachinaka-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 09:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Fujiya Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
1 32, MINATOHONCHO, HITACHINAKA SHI, IBARAKI, 311 1221, JAPAN.
3111221 Hitachinaka Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Sakanaya Honten

Address
2,3 mi
715, ISOHAMACHO, OARAI MACHI HIGASHIIBARAKI GUN, IBARAKI, 311 1301, JAPAN.
3111301 Isohama-Cho,Oarai-Machi,Higashiibaraki-Gun
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Oarai Seaside Hotel

Address
2,1 mi
6881, ISOHAMACHO, OARAI MACHI HIGASHIIBARAKI GUN, IBARAKI, 311 1301, JAPAN.
3111301 Higashiibaraki Gun Oarai Machi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Hinoji Ryokan

Address
2,1 mi
6879 6, ISOHAMACHO, OARAI MACHI HIGASHIIBARAKI GUN, IBARAKI, 311 1301, JAPAN.
3111301 Higashiibaraki Gun Oarai Machi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Oarai Onsen Kanpo no Yado Oarai

Address
0,8 mi
7986 2, ISOHAMACHO, OARAI MACHI HIGASHIIBARAKI GUN, IBARAKI, 311 1301, JAPAN.
3111301 Higashiibaraki Gun Oarai Machi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Crown Hills Katsuta Omotechoten

Address
5,0 mi
11 6, Omote cho, Hitachinaka city, Ibaraki 312 0047, Japan.
3120047 Hitachinaka-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Landslide nakaminato-city Ibaraki 那珂湊 地滑り

Published: April 14, 2011
Length: 06:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: coza4

Nakaminato Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki landslide Japan earthquake 3.11 2011 那珂湊から平磯に抜ける海沿いの道路です。 路面がひどく歪んでおり通行止めです。...


Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium 2

Published: November 24, 2007
Length: 58:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: japan

November 23, 2007 http://www.aquaworld-oarai.com/


アクアワールド大洗水族館【Aquaworld Oarai Aquarium】

Published: March 11, 2014
Length: 54:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kazufumi Uchida

Grass - Silent Partner.


Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium 3

Published: November 24, 2007
Length: 26:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: japan

November 23, 2007 http://www.aquaworld-oarai.com/


ペンギンのお散歩タイム シーズン6

Published: October 23, 2012
Length: 10:15 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: OARAI AQUAWORLD

アクアワールド大洗 ペンギンのお散歩タイム シーズン6.


しいなくんのココなんスか?『アクアワールド前編』(H24.11.26配信)

Published: November 23, 2012
Length: 46:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ibaraki

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Published: November 29, 2012
Length: 55:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ibaraki

後編は水族館の裏側を潜入調査 ダイバーがサメの水槽に潜って命がけのお掃除をしている様子をみたり 魚たちを海から採ってきたら備蓄水槽でし...


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Published: February 05, 2015
Length: 00:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HarukoNishimura

2015年1月21日より、大洗水族館で、生きた姿を見られることは非常に珍しいカグラザメの緊急展示が始まりました。飼育担当の方にも話を伺い、カ...


カップめん自動販売機の買い方・作り方 Japanese Noodle Vending Machine

Published: December 02, 2009
Length: 50:13 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jeaen

カップめん自動販売機での買い方(購入の仕方)とお湯の入れ方作り方を撮影しました。2009年11月28日茨城県ひたちなか市(旧那珂湊市)ひたちな...


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Published: August 03, 2014
Length: 05:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 田横

2014年8月2日撮影 茨城県ひたちなか市で行われた湊八朔祭りの動画です。


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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.

Naka River (Tochigi Ibaraki)

The Naka River is a river in eastern Honshu, Japan. It flows through the prefectures of Tochigi and Ibaraki and empties to the Pacific Ocean. More than 50 species of fish live in the river, including dace, chum salmon, ayu, and herring. The Japanese government categorizes it as a Class 1 river. With a length of 150 kilometres, the Naka drains an area of 3,270 square kilometres, including parts of neighboring Fukushima Prefecture. Its source is at Nasu-dake in Nikkō National Park.

Located at 36.336, 140.595 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Tochigi Prefecture, Rivers of Ibaraki Prefecture, Rivers of Fukushima Prefecture

Aqua World

Aqua World (formerly Oarai Aquarium) is a 19,800 square metres aquarium in the Higashiibaraki District of Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, North of Oarai port at the mouth of the Naka River. Many varieties of sea species, especially fish, can be found in Aqua World. The fee for entry varies according to the age group.

Located at 36.3333, 140.594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Aquaria in Japan, Buildings and structures in Ibaraki Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Ibaraki Prefecture

Nakane Station

Nakane Station is a train station in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.3677, 140.562 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture

Nakaminato Station

Nakaminato Station is a train station in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.3447, 140.588 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture

Tonoyama Station

Tonoyama Station is a train station in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.3497, 140.601 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture

Hiraiso Station

Hiraiso Station is a train station in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.3574, 140.608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture

Isozaki Station

Isozaki Station is a railway station in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.378, 140.618 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture

Tsunezumi Station

Tsunezumi Station is a train station in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.3409, 140.559 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Minato, Minato-chūō