Ōshū
in Ōshū-shi of Iwate, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.139 and 141.169 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 8' 21" and E 141° 10' 6"
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: 07:17 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:46 am and 6:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pinhal
References
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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: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Discover Ōshū

Ōshū in Ōshū-shi (Iwate) is a place in Japan about 252 mi (or 405 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Ōshū is now 07:17 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Ōshū. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), North. 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 10 mi (or 16 km), South. 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: Kitakami, Ichinoseki, Hanamaki, Tono and Kurihara. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

11°C (53 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

19°C (67 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Shugyoku no Yu Yakushido Onsen

Address
2,8 mi
27, MIZUSAWAKU SAKURAKAWA YAKUSHIDO, OSHU SHI, IWATE, 023 0003, JAPAN.
230003 Mizusawakusakurakawa,,Oshu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Plaza Inn Mizusawa

Address
1,2 mi
29, MIZUSAWAKU SAKURAKAWA USHIRODA, OSHU SHI, IWATE, 023 0003, JAPAN.
230003 Mizusawakusakurakawa,,Oshu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Mizusawa Sun Palace Hotel

Address
1,3 mi
4, MIZUSAWAKU AZUMACHO, OSHU SHI, IWATE, 023 0818, JAPAN.
230818 Oshu Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Mizusawa Kita Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
2, MIZUSAWAKU TERAKOJI, OSHU SHI, IWATE, 023 0811, JAPAN.
230811 Oshu Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Mizusawa Grand Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
40, MIZUSAWAKU AZUMACHO, OSHU SHI, IWATE, 023 0818, JAPAN.
230818 Oshu Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Minshuku Ryokan Kikusuiso

Address
1,6 mi
10 4, MIZUSAWAKU OBATAKEKOJI, OSHU SHI, IWATE, 023 0802, JAPAN.
230802 Oshu Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel New Esashi

Address
3,4 mi
4 1, MINAMIOODORI, ESASHI KU, OUSYU SHI, IWATE, 023 1112, JAPAN.
231112 Oshu Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Route Inn Oshu

Address
1,5 mi
105, Yoko machi, Mizusawa ku, Oshu city, Iwate 023 0801, Japan.
230801 Oshu Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

【いわて醤油】いわて醤油「しおらーめん」を作ってみた

Published: May 15, 2011
Length: 16:13 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Sobameguri

いわて醤油という会社が製造・販売している「いわて醤油 しおラーメン」を作ってみました。いわて醤油(株)は岩手県北上市に本社を置く会社...


At JR Mizusawa Station(JR水沢駅にて)

Published: June 15, 2009
Length: 43:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: oshujinrjsi

毎年6月から夏季限定でJR水沢駅のホームに飾られる「南部鉄器」で造られた「風鈴」。 風鈴の涼しげな「音色」と、列車通過後の賑やかな「音色...


Shinkansen 200 Series, Final Stop at Mizusawa Esashi

Published: June 11, 2013
Length: 39:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: oshujinrjsi

2013年3月16日のダイヤ改正で定期運転から引退した東北・上越新幹線「200系電車」。 2013年3月30日、団体専用列車「さよなら200系やまびこ号」とし...


Echoes on the Waves 26062011 VLOG Oshu City, Iwate

Published: October 04, 2012
Length: 35:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Noel Evans


[ZR-500]奥州地区合同庁舎前の噴水[30-120fps]

Published: August 05, 2014
Length: 19:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: allenacht

2014.Aug.2 奥州地区合同庁舎(岩手県奥州市水沢)前の噴水 The fountain in front of Oshu Government Complex, Oshu City, Iwate, Japan.CASIO HIGH SPEED EXILIM EX-ZR500.


[ZR-500]奥州地区合同庁舎前の噴水[Full HD]

Published: August 05, 2014
Length: 21:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: allenacht

2014.Aug.2 奥州地区合同庁舎(岩手県奥州市水沢)前の噴水 The fountain in front of Oshu Government Complex, Oshu City, Iwate, Japan.CASIO HIGH SPEED EXILIM EX-ZR500.


[ZR-500]奥州地区合同庁舎前の噴水[30-240fps]

Published: August 06, 2014
Length: 16:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: allenacht

2014.Aug.2 奥州地区合同庁舎(岩手県奥州市水沢)前の噴水 The fountain in front of Oshu Government Complex, Oshu City, Iwate, Japan.CASIO HIGH SPEED EXILIM EX-ZR500.


武家住宅資料館

Published: April 19, 2014
Length: 13:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: shinhachi satou

以前アップロードしたものに、BGMを入れて再アップしました。 奥州市水沢は城下町の面影を残し、武家住宅が今なお点在し、訪れる観光客にも喜...


平成25年4月29日 日高火防祭

Published: July 09, 2013
Length: 35:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 奥州市商業観光課

囃子屋台。


平成25年4月29日 日高火防祭 奥州市水沢区42歳厄年連『朱子桜』

Published: July 18, 2013
Length: 27:03 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: 奥州市商業観光課

奥州市水沢区42歳厄年連『朱子桜』創作演舞.


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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.

Mizusawa-Esashi Station

Mizusawa-Esashi Station is a railway station in Ōshū, Iwate, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 39.1453, 141.189 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tōhoku Shinkansen, Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

Mizusawa Station

Mizusawa Station is a railway station on the Tōhoku Main Line in Ōshū, Iwate, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Its nambu furin are one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan.

Located at 39.1392, 141.146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
أوشو, Óšú, اوشو، ایواته, 奧州, Ōshū, 奥州市, 奥州, 오슈 시, Ošiū, Ôsyû-chhī, Oshu, Осю, Ошу, 奧州市