Katasu
in Miyako-shi of Iwate, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.600 and 141.650 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 35' 59" and E 141° 38' 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: 11:49 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:16 am and 6:43 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: 2024-05-18 08:26:29

Explore Katasu

Katasu in Miyako-shi (Iwate) is a city in Japan about 291 mi (or 468 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Katasu is now 11:49 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Katasu. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 30 mi (or 48 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 Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land in a distance of 51 mi (or 81 km), South-West.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Miyako, Tono, Kamaishi, Morioka and Ofunato. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 39%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 20th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 21st of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Videos from this area

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【FHD】快速リアス前面展望(JR山田線 腹帯~茂市)(Scenery Movie of Rapid Train RIAS)

Published: August 07, 2014
Length: 21:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: omiyaexpress

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Published: September 03, 2013
Length: 27:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: l405sonica

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Published: February 22, 2013
Length: 34:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: caruze67

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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.

Kawai, Iwate

Kawai, Iwate was a village located in Shimohei District, Iwate, Japan. As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 3,469 and a density of 6.16 persons per km². The total area was 563.07 km². On January 1, 2010, the village of Kawai merged into the city of Miyako.

Located at 39.6, 141.683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dissolved municipalities of Iwate Prefecture

Hakoishi Station

Hakoishi Station is a train station in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 39.6173, 141.626 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

Rikuchū-Kawai Station

Rikuchū-Kawai Station is a train station in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 39.5971, 141.682 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

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