Destination Guide: Jōsō (Ibaraki, Jōsō-shi) in Japan

Jōsō
in Jōsō-shi of Ibaraki, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Shrines and Temples of Nikko (Unesco heritage, 53 mi)
Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites (Unesco heritage, 62 mi)
Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration (Unesco heritage, 83 mi)
Ueno Dōbutsuen (zoo, (24 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 36.036 and 139.961 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 36° 2' 7" and E 139° 57' 41"
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: 09:40 AM (Monday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 4:49 am and 6:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -28.127 and -48.651 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Praia do Rosa
References: This place on Wikipedia; 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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Discover Jōsō

Jōsō in Jōsō-shi (Ibaraki) is a place in Japan about 28 mi (or 46 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Jōsō is now 09:40 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Jōsō, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Hyakuri Airport in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 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 Shrines and Temples of Nikko in a distance of 53 mi (or 85 km), North. We encountered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. 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: Tsukubamirai, Bando, Moriya, Noda and Shimo-tsuma. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 78 °F

Morning Temperature	19°C / 67 °F
Evening Temperature	24°C / 76 °F
Night Temperature	20°C / 69 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	44%
Air Pressure	1013 hPa
Wind Speed	Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Light rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

20°C (67 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed

Check availability

(RYOKAN) Business Hotel Yoshiharu

Address
5,2 mi
670, OKI, MORIYA SHI, IBARAKI, 302 0107, JAPAN.
3020107 Moriya Shi
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.

常総きぬ川花火大会2010（2/11）スタート～3分間 Mitsukaido Fireworks

Published: August 22, 2010
Length: 41:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jeaen

2010年8月21日、茨城県常総市水海道にて「常総きぬ川花火大会2010」が開催されました。本動画は花火大会開始時19時00分頃より打ち上げられた花火3...

常総きぬ川花火大会2010（1/11）プレ16倍速 Mitsukaido Fireworks

Published: August 22, 2010
Length: 43:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jeaen

2010年8月21日、茨城県常総市水海道にて「常総きぬ川花火大会2010」が開催されました。本動画は花火大会開始前18時30分頃より打ち上げられたプレ...

【駅トホ車窓展望】100周年の関東鉄道常総線・取手-下館駅間-The Jōsō Line/ Kanto Railway【動画で電車旅】

Published: March 20, 2014
Length: 26:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TheJapanstation

茨城県を縦につっぱしる常総線に初めて乗ってみました。常総線・真岡鐵道線（下館～益子間）が1日中乗り放題な｢常総線・真岡鐵道線共通1日...

50th水海道花火大会Opening Sequence

Published: August 31, 2014
Length: 56:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 英会話のEnglish Garden

I've said it before and I'll say it again, nobody does fireworks quite as epically as the Japanese. This is the opening sequence from the 50th 水海道花火大会 (Mitsukaido Fireworks Festival),...

常総きぬ川花火大会2011 ♪復興祈願花火野村花火工業

Published: September 11, 2011
Length: 56:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hoso787

常総きぬ川花火大会2011 ♪復興祈願花火～あなたがいるかぎり～野村花火工業 JOSO KINUGAWA FIREWORKS 2011 The fireworks display that was held in Joso...

常総きぬ川花火大会2012 スターマイン夜空を彩る花畑 Joso Kinugawa fireworks

Published: August 19, 2012
Length: 54:27 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Jeaen

2012年8月18日の茨城県常総市水海道鬼怒川河川敷で開催された「常総きぬ川花火大会2012」の、プログラム上で19時15分頃から始まるスターマイン「...

常総きぬ川花火大会2012 イメージ花火夜空のアラカルト Joso Kinugawa fireworks

Published: August 19, 2012
Length: 24:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jeaen

2012年8月18日の茨城県常総市水海道鬼怒川河川敷で開催された「常総きぬ川花火大会2012」の、プログラム上で19時48分頃から始まる「イメージ花火...

常総きぬ川花火2012 スターマインギャラクシーウォーク Joso Kinugawa fireworks

Published: August 19, 2012
Length: 20:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jeaen

2012年8月18日の茨城県常総市水海道鬼怒川河川敷で開催された「常総きぬ川花火大会2012」の、プログラム上で19時25分頃から始まるスターマイン「...

2012.8.18 19:00 常総きぬ川花火大会オープニング花火 Joso Kinugawa fireworks

Published: August 18, 2012
Length: 05:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jeaen

2012年8月18日の茨城県常総市水海道鬼怒川河川敷で開催された「常総きぬ川花火大会2012」の、主催者挨拶のあとプログラム上で19時頃から始まるオ...

2012.8.18 常総きぬ川花火大会スターマイン南国物語 Joso Kinugawa fireworks

Published: August 19, 2012
Length: 58:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jeaen

2012年8月18日の茨城県常総市水海道鬼怒川河川敷で開催された「常総きぬ川花火大会2012」の、プログラム上で19時05分頃から始まるスターマイン「...

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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.

Kantō Plain

The Kantō Plain is the largest plain in Japan located in the Kanto Region of central Honshū. The total area 17,000 km covers more than half of the Region extending over Tokyo, Saitama Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, and Tochigi Prefecture. The northern limit borders on the Abukuma Highlands, Yamizo Mountain Range, Ashio Mountain Range, and a volcanic field associated with the Nasu Volcanic Belt.

Located at 36, 140 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Plains of Japan, Geography of Tokyo, Geography of Saitama Prefecture, Geography of Kanagawa Prefecture, Geography of Chiba Prefecture, Geography of Gunma Prefecture, Geography of Tochigi Prefecture

Mitsukaidō Station

Mitsukaidō Station is a train station in Jōsō, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0187, 139.992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture

Kita-Mitsukaidō Station

Kita-Mitsukaidō Station is a train station in Jōsō, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0321, 139.993 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture

Nakatsuma Station

Nakatsuma Station is a train station in Jōsō, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0473, 139.99 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture

Mitsuma Station

Mitsuma Station is a train station in Jōsō, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.0735, 139.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
常総, Jōsō, 常総市

Jōsō in Ibaraki
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Jōsō
in Jōsō-shi of Ibaraki, Japan

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