Sawa
in Kamaishi-shi of Iwate, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.350 and 141.767 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 20' 59" and E 141° 45' 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: 12:58 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:19 am and 6:38 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-54.281 and -36.509 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Grytviken
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: 2024-05-13 08:03:22

Delve into Sawa

Sawa in Kamaishi-shi (Iwate) is located in Japan about 277 mi (or 446 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Sawa is now 12:58 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Sawa. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 km), 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 43 mi (or 69 km), South-West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kamaishi, Tono, Ofunato, Miyako and Rikuzentakata. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 65 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 47%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 10% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

21°C (70 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

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Published: February 14, 2013
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Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 和リングプロジェクト

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Published: January 22, 2013
Length: 48:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

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Published: February 22, 2013
Length: 49:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 和リングプロジェクト

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Published: January 31, 2013
Length: 14:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 和リングプロジェクト

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Published: November 14, 2013
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Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: August 23, 2011
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Published: November 19, 2012
Length: 44:24 min
Rating: 3 of 5
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Tsunami at Kamaishi port, Iwate Prefecture

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

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Published: September 13, 2012
Length: 11:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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