Nishi-uwadai
in Morioka-shi of Iwate, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.717 and 141.133 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 43' 0" and E 141° 7' 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: 12:31 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:29 am and 6:34 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: 2024-05-05 08:24:42

Explore Nishi-uwadai

Nishi-uwadai in Morioka-shi (Iwate) is a city in Japan about 289 mi (or 465 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Nishi-uwadai is now 12:31 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Nishi-uwadai. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), South. 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 49 mi (or 80 km), South. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Bright Inn Morioka

Address
1,6 mi
1-1-21 Nakanohashidori, Morioka-shi, Iwate
020-0871 Nakanohashidori,,Morioka-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Morioka Grand Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
1 10, ATAGOSHITA, MORIOKA SHI, IWATE, 020 0014, JAPAN.
200014 Morioka Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Morioka Ekimae

Address
1,0 mi
14-5 Moriokaekimae-dori
020-0034 Morioka-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Pearl City Morioka

Address
1,0 mi
3-7-19 Odori
020-0022 Morioka
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Metropolitan Morioka Honkan

Address
1,5 mi
1 44, MORIOKAEKIMAEDORI, MORIOKA SHI, IWATE, 020 0034, JAPAN.
200034 Morioka
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Royal Morioka

Address
1,3 mi
1 11 11, SAIEN, MORIOKA SHI, IWATE, 020 0024, JAPAN.
200024 Morioka Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Morioka-eki Minami-guchi Ekimae

Address
1,1 mi
3-60 Moriokaekimae-dori
020-0034 Morioka-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Daiwa Roynet Hotel Morioka

Address
1,2 mi
1-8-10,Odoori
020-0022 Morioka-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Metropolitan Morioka New Wing

Address
0,9 mi
2 27, MORIOKAEKIMAE KITADORI, MORIOKA SHI, IWATE, 020 0033, JAPAN.
200033 Moriokaekimaekitadori,,Morioka-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Super Hotel Morioka Rindo no Yu

Address
0,7 mi
10 38, Morioka ekimae Kita dori, Morioka city, Iwate 020 0033, Japan.
200033 Moriokaekimaekitadoori,Morioka-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:30
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Coupling and uncoupling shinkansens at Morioka

Published: September 13, 2006
Length: 47:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Rod Williams

E3 and E2 shinkansens being attached and detached at Morioka with a fast run by at Shin Hanamaki Shot this on my old Canon S3is.


Morioka Reimen 口に入れた瞬間の旨さ:Gourmet Report グルメレポート

Published: October 09, 2013
Length: 07:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mimi33333333

北三陸 青森・岩手の旅 #29 盛岡駅前盛楼閣で冷麺の夕食編 http://miminome.blogspot.jp/2013/09/29_25.html みみさん北三陸 青森・岩手 北東北 満腹中枢破壊の...


Japan: Evening Trains at Morioka station, 29Dec14

Published: January 20, 2015
Length: 42:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Video Mitch

This video is about Evening Commuter Trains at the JR East Morioka station, 1900 hrs: Local train to Miyako, 100km away along the Yamada line, with 2 x 100 series DMU's departs. 1904 hrs:...


Japan Trains: E6/E5 Shinkansen arrival at Morioka, 31Dec14

Published: January 08, 2015
Length: 45:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Video Mitch

This video is about 320kmh high speed Japanese Bullet Trains - Shinkansen E6 & E5 series arriving at Morioka. 0846hrs: The combined Komachi #1 (red) & Hayabusa #1 (green) arrive at Morioka,...


Japan Trains: Shinkansen Kiss at Morioka, 31Dec14

Published: January 01, 2015
Length: 18:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Video Mitch

This video is about 320kmh high speed Japanese Bullet Trains - Shinkansen E6 & E5 series at Morioka. Shinkansen Trains coupling at Morioka Station 1447hrs: Komachi #22, 1306hrs ex Akita, arrives.


美人時計岩手版 11月盛岡撮影会/bijin-tokei Morioka

Published: November 22, 2013
Length: 33:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bijin-tokei Morioka

美人時計盛岡版美人レポーター盛岡市内撮影会11月 http://bijin-morioka.net facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BijinTokeiMorioka.


Morioka Reimen 焼肉屋に食べに行く麺料理:Gourmet Report グルメレポート

Published: March 16, 2013
Length: 42:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mimi33333333

今日のグルメリポート。 どうもすみません。 わんこそばは食べてません。 http://youtu.be/O-FF4dL-iMA 盛岡三大麺の一つ、盛岡冷麺をいただきました...


people in Morioka(Japan), Morioka-station

Published: August 23, 2007
Length: 09:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Yamada Taro

in front of Morioka station, to southwest, Morioka Japan 18(Saturday)/Augusut/2007 12:04~ 日本 盛岡 盛岡駅前 南西へ向けて 2007年8月18日(土)12:04~ http://1st.geoc...


Me feeding some swans and ducks in Morioka, Japan

Published: February 13, 2010
Length: 39:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FalconParadox

Just as it says, me, feeding some swans and ducks in a river north of Morioka Station in Morioka Japan. Taken in early January. This was my first time here, first time feeding this type of...


美人時計盛岡版 5月撮影会/2014 Morioka

Published: May 20, 2014
Length: 33:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bijin-tokei Morioka

美人時計盛岡版美人レポーター盛岡市内撮影会 http://bijin-morioka.net facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BijinTokeiMorioka.


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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.

Morioka Third High School

The Iwate Prefectural Third Public High School in Morioka, commonly referred to as Morioka Third High School or San-Kō, is located in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. It is the third oldest public high school in the city, founded in 1963. It has a student body of approximately 1,000 students. The school is managed by the Iwate Prefectural Board of Education.

Located at 39.7295, 141.138 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High schools in Japan, Schools in Iwate Prefecture

Morioka Station

Morioka Station is a railway station located in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 39.7014, 141.136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Tōhoku Shinkansen, Akita Shinkansen, Tōhoku Main Line, Iwate Ginga Railway Line, Tazawako Line, Yamada Line

Aoyama Station (Iwate)

Aoyama Station is a railway station on the Iwate Ginga Railway Iwate Ginga Railway Line. It is located in Morioka, Iwate, Japan.

Located at 39.725, 141.118 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Iwate Ginga Railway Line

Morioka Castle

Morioka Castle is a castle in the city of Morioka, Iwate, Japan. Monument selected by the country. It was the place of residence of the Nanbu family of Morioka Han. It is also generally called Kozukata Castle, but strictly saying this indicates another castle.

Located at 39.6999, 141.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Iwate Prefecture

Iwate University

Iwate University is a national university in Morioka, Iwate, Japan. This university has been called "Gandai" in Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1876, and was chartered as a university in 1949.

Located at 39.715, 141.138 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1949, Japanese national universities, Forestry education, 1949 establishments in Japan, Universities and colleges in Iwate Prefecture

Morioka First High School

, often abbreviated as Morioka Ichikō (盛岡一高), is a public, coeducational, university preparatory high school in Morioka city, Iwate, Japan. Founded in 1880, Morioka Ichikō is the second oldest high school in Iwate prefecture and one of the oldest in Japan. As of March 2008, it has 939 enrolled students. Its logo stands for pine needles; each needle represents truth, virtue, and a heart of gold.

Located at 39.7134, 141.142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
High schools in Japan, Schools in Iwate Prefecture, Educational institutions established in 1880

Kami-Morioka Station

Kami-Morioka Station is a railway station on the Yamada Line in Morioka, Iwate, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 39.7113, 141.148 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

Malios

The Malios is a skyscraper located in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Construction of the 92-metre, 20-storey skyscraper was finished in 1997.

Located at 39.7011, 141.133 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1997, Morioka, Iwate, Skyscrapers in Japan, Buildings and structures in Iwate Prefecture, Skyscrapers between 50 and 99 meters

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Nishi-uwadai.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Nishiwadai, Nishi-uwadai