Destination Guide: Tōwachō-ishimochi (Iwate, Hanamaki Shi) in Japan

Tōwachō-ishimochi
in Hanamaki Shi of Iwate, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land (Unesco heritage, 23 mi)
Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 97 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 39.332 and 141.193 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 39° 19' 54" and E 141° 11' 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: 07:57 AM (Wednesday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 4:15 am and 6:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Pinhal
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: 2024-05-21 08:19:37

Discover Tōwachō-ishimochi

Tōwachō-ishimochi in Hanamaki Shi (Iwate) is a city in Japan about 265 mi (or 426 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Tōwachō-ishimochi is now 07:57 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Tōwachō-ishimochi. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), North-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 Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), South. 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: Kitakami, Hanamaki, Oshu, Tono and Morioka. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature	15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature	15°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature	8°C / 46 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	79%
Air Pressure	1016 hPa
Wind Speed	Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky
General Conditions	Light rain

Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 23rd of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Friday, 24th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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APA Hotel Kitakami-Ekinishi

Address
5,0 mi
2-1-3, Hanazonocho,
024-0035 Kitakami-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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Comfort Hotel Kitakami

Address
5,1 mi
1-2-1 Kawagishi
024-0032 Kitakami
Japan

Time Information

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

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Hotel Grand Ciel Hanamaki

Address
6,1 mi
1 6 7, ODORI, HANAMAKI SHI, IWATE, 025 0092, JAPAN.
250092 Hanamaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Hotel City Plaza Kitakami

Address
5,3 mi
1 14 1, KAWAGISHI, KITAKAMI SHI, IWATE, 024 0032, JAPAN.
240032 Kitakami Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

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Toyoko Inn Kitakami-eki Shinkansen-guchi

Address
5,0 mi
1-3-4 Kawagishi
024-0032 Kitakami-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 Folkloro Hanamaki Towa

Address
4,0 mi
6 134, TOWACHO AHYO, HANAMAKI SHI, IWATE, 028 0115, JAPAN.
280115 Hanamaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed

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Kitakami Park Hotel

Address
5,3 mi
2 2 11, ODORI, KITAKAMI SHI, IWATE, 024 0061, JAPAN.
240061 Kitakami Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Hotel Route Inn Hanamaki

Address
6,7 mi
10CHIWARI1, HIGASHIMIYANOME, HANAMAKI SHI, IWATE, 025 0003, JAPAN.
250003 Hanamaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Kusano Hotel

Address
5,3 mi
2 9 8, ODORI, KITAKAMI SHI, IWATE, 024 0061, JAPAN.
240061 Kitakami Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Kusano Inn Kitakami

Address
5,3 mi
2 8 6, ODORI, KITAKAMI SHI, IWATE, 024 0061, JAPAN.
240061 Kitakami Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

Videos from this area

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はやぶさ,　北上駅をあっという間に通過！　HAYABUSA ran through Kitakami station.

Published: August 16, 2012
Length: 49:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: suicagenki

それは、あっという間の出来事でした。 Super Express HAYABUSA with Komachi ran through Kitakami station with no time. 15秒間のビデオです。 15seconds movie.

鬼剣舞　ONIKENBAI

Published: August 16, 2008
Length: 58:06 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: suicagenki

鬼剣舞は、実家、岩手県北上市に伝わる鬼の舞いです。ずいぶん昔、まだ外国旅行が珍しかった時代に、パリ博でも披露されました。 ONI means...

北上線キハ100形北上駅発車 JR-East KiHa100 series DMU

Published: September 19, 2014
Length: 29:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

単行の横手行きワンマン普通列車が0番線から出発する。 East Japan Railway Kitakami Lines local train depart from Kitakami station, Iwate Prefecture. 東日本旅客鐵道北...

東北本線701系北上駅発車 JR-East 701 series EMU

Published: September 20, 2014
Length: 00:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

2両編成の盛岡行きワンマン普通列車が2番線から出発する。 East Japan Railway Tohoku Main Lines commuter train depart from Kitakami station, Iwate Prefecture. 東日本旅客...

北上展勝地さくらまつり(HD1280x720p)

Published: April 29, 2009
Length: 07:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AQUA Geo Graphic

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033　北上駅東西地下道を歩く

Published: October 11, 2010
Length: 35:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 現代風景通信 YouTube分室 -The Crevice Tube-

北上駅の東西口を地下で結ぶ、東西自由通路を歩いてみました。撮影は2010年9月頃。 Walked in the underpass at the Kitakami station (Iwate Pref. Japan).

番外　北上駅を通過するE5系新幹線電車（iPhone4Sで撮影）

Published: November 14, 2011
Length: 11:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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東北新幹線 E6系+E5系試運転回送列車北上駅発車 Shinkansen test run

Published: May 15, 2012
Length: 31:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: caruze67

2012.5.15日撮影 SL.D51撮影で北上駅を訪れたら、たまたま出会った車両は試運転車両E6系(S12)+E5系(S11)でした。個人的にE6系を間近で見るのは初めてで...

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Published: March 09, 2009
Length: 38:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HealingJapanTV

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Published: September 20, 2011
Length: 35:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 311stand

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Tōwachō-ishimochi, 東和町石持, とうわちょういしもち, トウワチョウイシモチ

Tōwachō-ishimochi in Iwate
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Tōwachō-ishimochi
in Hanamaki Shi of Iwate, Japan

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