Destination Guide: Miyako (Iwate, Miyako-shi) in Japan

Miyako
in Miyako-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, 63 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 39.647 and 141.941 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 39° 38' 48" and E 141° 56' 26"
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: 01:42 PM (Sunday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 4:36 am and 6:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -54.281 and -36.509 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Grytviken
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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Discover Miyako

Miyako in Miyako-shi (Iwate) with it's 51,721 citizens is a place in Japan about 300 mi (or 482 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Miyako is now 01:42 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Miyako. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 45 mi (or 73 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 63 mi (or 101 km), South-West. 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: Kamaishi, Tono, Kuji, Ofunato and Rikuzentakata. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature	13°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature	20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature	13°C / 55 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	33%
Air Pressure	1013 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

Monday, 29th of April 2024

22°C (71 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

Time Information

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

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Seafood bowl Miyako Tohoku ご飯が見えない海鮮丼:Gourmet Report グルメレポート

Published: March 12, 2013
Length: 44:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mimi33333333

今日のグルメリポート。三陸海岸を楽しんで、宮古に到着です。 http://youtu.be/IFa7fqu4S-k http://youtu.be/U09rVub6tyM 宮古でご飯と言えば、おいしい三陸...

[HD]宮古駅のそば屋/Noodle shop of Miyako station(Iwate)

Published: October 02, 2010
Length: 47:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

宮古駅のそば屋/Noodle shop of Miyako station(Iwate)

'D'velopments 15,Aug 2013 from Miyako City

Published: August 15, 2013
Length: 59:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 青木悟

via YouTube Capture.

山田線キハ58 Kenji さんりくトレイン宮古号 Digest車窓1 宮古→茂市

Published: February 09, 2013
Length: 11:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: caruze67

2012.8.26日撮影岩手県盛岡駅から宮古駅を経由し釜石駅間を結ぶ山田線。現在は東日本大震災の影響により宮古駅から釜石駅間は運休となっていま...

Japanese tsunami coast fish market perseveres

Published: February 05, 2013
Length: 54:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

Gyosai Market—"Miyako's Kitchen"—avoided a direct tsunami hit, but the disaster's effects are far-reaching. They give their all to bring recovery! Tōhoku Revival Calendar article: http://en.r...

Japan-Miyagi and Iwate-12/ 2011-宮城県と岩手県-東北大地震と津波の後で

Published: December 10, 2011
Length: 52:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: キックスタート英語勉強 English Kickstart

普通のビデオは英語勉強人のために作ります。このビデオは宮古市、岩手県に行きました。地震と津波の後は色々の大変のことありますが、皆...

Michael Schenker Group / Into the Arena Guitar Cover

Published: April 13, 2014
Length: 16:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 齊藤亮将

2011/6/11 13:30　宮古市入り口から宮古駅まで

Published: June 18, 2011
Length: 41:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: redexporg

2011/6/11に、盛岡方面から宮古へ国道１０６号線で向かっている国道の動画です。宮古市千徳駅手前から、宮古駅までの動画です。道路状況、周辺...

JR東日本駅からハイキング　宮古駅(期間設定コース)(1/2)　2012/05/04

Published: May 23, 2012
Length: 08:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: shimodataf

2012年5月4日(金･祝)、JR東日本駅からハイキング【ぐるりと復興祈念ウォーキング】(期間設定コース)に参加しました。2012年4月1日～6月30日の期間...

So many scary lightnings 壮絶な落雷の撮影！！【岩手県宮古市】2014/8/23

Published: August 23, 2014
Length: 00:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cross Effects

2014/8/23 岩手県宮古市で撮影した凄まじい数の雷の数同時期は日本広域で大気は不安定になっており、広島で土砂崩れなどの災害をもたらしてい...

Videos provided by Youtube are under the copyright of their owners.

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.

Miyako Station

is a train station located in Miyako, Iwate. A station building of Sanriku Railway parts from JR. In addition, the second floor of Sanriku Railway Miyako station becomes the main office of Sanriku railroad.

Located at 39.6399, 141.947 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Yamada Line

Sentoku Station

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

Located at 39.6321, 141.912 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

Sokei Station

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

Located at 39.63, 141.961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

Miyako Junior College

Miyako Junior College is a public junior college in Miyako, Iwate, Japan. It was established in 1990, and has been attached to Iwate Prefectural University since 1998.

Located at 39.619, 141.951 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Japanese public universities, Japanese junior colleges, Universities and colleges in Iwate Prefecture

Jōdogahama

(lit. 'Pure Land Beach') is located in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Part of the Rikuchū Kaigan National Park, it is a nationally-designated Place of Scenic Beauty. The beach was likened to the Pure Land Paradise by a priest in the early Edo period.

Located at 39.6489, 141.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beaches of Japan, Geography of Iwate Prefecture, Places of Scenic Beauty

Nearby places

Districts of the same city

These districts belong to Miyako.

Kuwagasaki

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Miyako.

Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Miyako, مايكو, Mijako, میاکو، ایواته, 宮古市, 宮古, 미야코 시, Mijakas, Miyako-chhī, Мияко, Міяко

Miyako in Iwate
Destination Guide Japan

Miyako
in Miyako-shi of Iwate, Japan

Discover Miyako

Local weather forecast