Ōishi
in Kamaishi-shi of Iwate, Japan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.180 and 141.893 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 10' 47" and E 141° 53' 34"
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: 07:41 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:18 am and 6:38 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: 2024-05-14 08:25:02

Discover Ōishi

Ōishi in Kamaishi-shi (Iwate) is a city in Japan about 270 mi (or 434 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Ōishi is now 07:41 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 Ōishi. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 44 mi (or 71 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land in a distance of 44 mi (or 71 km), West.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kamaishi, Ofunato, Rikuzentakata, Tono and Kesennuma. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 73% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

20°C (69 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Tsunami at Kamaishi port, Iwate Prefecture

Published: March 13, 2012
Length: 59:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: clancy688

The 311 Tsunami at Kamaishi port in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Notes: This video is somehow unique, since it shows the actual comings and goings of the tsunami and not just the arrival of the...


CAVIAR KAMAISHI ***釜石キャビア

Published: June 23, 2009
Length: 30:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tyouzamekatyou

JAPAN CAVIAR FARM 岩手県では、数万尾のチョウザメが養殖され、キャビアが生産されています。


津波後の釜石湾.wmv After tsunami Bay of Kamaishi in Iwate pref.

Published: July 08, 2011
Length: 10:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 2405tw

2011.6.28 岩手県釜石市。15~6年ぶりに伺いました、復旧復興が進み、ここから見る限りではとても津波が襲ったとは思えませんが、街の中はひ...


Kamaishi Ramen Legacy Lives On!

Published: September 13, 2012
Length: 11:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

A distinctive fast-cooking ramen came to be in this steel town with time-pressed workers. Kamaishi was slammed by the tsunami last year, wiping out many of the restaurants that served it. But...


東日本大震災・復興状況 釜石市(部分) 災害復旧工事区間

Published: April 07, 2012
Length: 09:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: masanoriwai

矢ノ浦橋→新浜町 March 15, 2012 Yanoura Bridge - Niihama-cyo Kamaishi City Iwate Prefecture (Earthquake & Tsunami stricken area.)


岩手県釜石高校「釜高祭」復興支援あこーすてぃく・らいぶ 予告編

Published: September 02, 2011
Length: 11:00 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Manabu Murashita

"High School Cultural Festival Kamaishi"Link 〜 bonds. 岩手県釜石高校「釜高祭」復興支援あこーすてぃく・らいぶ On Air 2011/09/03 JP 23:00 http://ustre.am/CmBk.


[V0484] 陸中15:尾崎半島から11m防波堤越え津波の本郷地区や小白浜へ

Published: April 23, 2011
Length: 39:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SenbaMasaki

動画開始地点: 地図拡大表示の中心点 (RECORDING START POINT): Center point of this map http://maps.live.com/?v=2&cp=39.24795338979679~141.88964851625778&lvl=13&dir=0&...


釜石線 C58239 SL銀河 釜石駅の転車台2本撮り Turntable Steam Locomotive

Published: August 11, 2014
Length: 56:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: caruze67

2014年7月14日撮影 今年の春に営業運転デビューし釜石線で活躍中の蒸気機関車C58239「SL銀河」の回転台(ターンテーブル)での方向転換作業をそれぞ...


三陸鉄道 全線運行再開 下り 南リアス線 車窓(後編) 吉浜駅~釜石駅 View of the train

Published: May 18, 2014
Length: 36:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: caruze67

2014年4月8日撮影 2011年3月11日東日本大震災が発生し三陸沿岸を走るこの三陸鉄道南リアス線も甚大な被害を受けました。復旧工事を進められていた...


震災前と現在の釜石市の町並みを比較動画(平成24年11月16日)

Published: November 19, 2012
Length: 18:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 小田コウ

釜石駅前付近から大町経由、釜石市役所付近まで□ 平成24年11月16日に釜石市から浪板まで自動車で行ってきました。 ドライブレコーダー(車...


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