Destination Guide: Fuppushi (Iwate, Rikuzentakata-shi) in Japan

Fuppushi
in Rikuzentakata-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, 28 mi)
Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 130 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 38.978 and 141.628 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 38° 58' 39" and E 141° 37' 41"
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: 11:04 AM (Saturday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 4:17 am and 6:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Farol de Santa Marta
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: 2024-05-17 08:07:57

Touring Fuppushi

Fuppushi in Rikuzentakata-shi (Iwate) is a town located in Japan about 251 mi (or 404 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital place.

Time in Fuppushi is now 11:04 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Fuppushi. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 41 mi (or 66 km), North-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 28 mi (or 45 km), West. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F

Morning Temperature	10°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature	22°C / 71 °F
Night Temperature	13°C / 55 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	33%
Air Pressure	1018 hPa
Wind Speed	Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 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)
16°C (61 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 20th of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 21st of May 2024

Time Information

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

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Iroom Takata Takekoma

Address
4,8 mi
173, Shimotsubo, Takekoma cho, Rikuzentakata city, Iwate 029 2203, Japan.
292203 Rikuzentakata Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

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Ofunato Onsen

Address
5,8 mi
29 1, Marumori, Ofunato cho, Ofunato city, Iwate 022 0002, Japan.
220002 Ofunato Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Iroom Kesennuma

Address
6,4 mi
1 9 5, Higashishinjo, Kesennuma city, Miyagi 988 0066, Japan.
9880066 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - 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.

★東日本大震災360°パノラマ壊滅の気仙沼大船渡名取仙台空港

Published: March 21, 2011
Length: 49:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 種子島原人

うごく七夕荒町組 Team Aramachi of Moving Star Festival

Published: August 21, 2008
Length: 08:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: rikuzentakata

うごく七夕 Team Aramachi of Moving Star Festival 2007.8.7 岩手県陸前高田市高田町 (Rikuzentakata-City,iwate,JAPAN)

復興　3月21日の陸前高田市・がれきの選別・粉砕 Sorting and pulverizing of Rikuzentakata, rubble of March 21,

Published: March 24, 2012
Length: 00:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Japan ponta1824

陸前高田市内には推定100万トンのがれきが有るらしい。土砂、コンクリート片、金属、木片、その他諸々の選別をしていました。ほとんどが重機...

[V0301] 陸前１：岩手県・宮城県境の広田湾からリアス式海岸の唐桑半島へ

Published: June 19, 2010
Length: 24:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SenbaMasaki

動画開始地点：地図拡大表示の中心点 (RECORDING START POINT): Center point of this map http://maps.live.com/?v=2&cp=39.007748636470026~141.63857460021978&lvl=12.98888...

陸前高田市国道４５号を南下　2012.1.2

Published: January 03, 2012
Length: 15:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: mfma16

陸前高田市国道４５号を南下 2012.1.2 もっとも被害の大きかった区間の左右の状況です。キャピタルホテル1000 道の駅高田の前を過ぎ、気仙大...

2011/6/5　陸前高田市　気仙小学校

Published: June 07, 2011
Length: 58:42 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Mrrenkon333

あの日から四年・陸前高田市高田町

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 55:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 齊藤賢治

東日本大震災から四年、陸前高田市の町の中心部付近の様子です。旧町の道路は掘り起こされその面影がまだ随所に見られる。また、仮設の道路...

陸前高田　津波に残った松［義援バルーン空撮］

Published: April 05, 2011
Length: 07:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MrAma2000

高田松原に残った「奇跡の松」(希望の松)。詳しくは、［義援バルーン空撮 www.t01.com］

2014年1月11日陸前高田市内の２年10ヵ月

Published: January 21, 2014
Length: 21:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 齊藤賢治

東日本大震災から２年１０ヶ月目の陸前高田市内を車の屋根にカメラを取り付け走行しました。市内は概ね破壊された家屋や施設は撤去された。...

陸前高田岩手県 Rikuzen Takada, Iwate prefecture.

Published: November 24, 2011
Length: 38:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: golira44

2011.11.20. 陸前高田岩手県 Earthquake -- Tsunami Damage in Rikuzen-Takada, Iwate Prefecture 2011.10.9. 陸前高田岩手県 Rikuzen-Takada, Iwate. http://youtu.be/nyMGb6R_bvE.

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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.

Rikuzen-Takata Station

Rikuzen-Takata Station is a train station located on the JR Ōfunato Line in Rikuzen-Takata, Iwate, Japan. The station, as well as most of the structures in the surrounding area, were destroyed by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and has now been replaced by a provisional Bus Rapid Transit line.

Located at 39.0127, 141.626 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Ōfunato Line

Wakinosawa Station

Wakinosawa Station is a train station located on the JR Ōfunato Line in Rikuzen-Takata, Iwate, Japan. It is a 'ghost station', with no staff assigned to it. The station was destroyed by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and has now been replaced by a provisional Bus Rapid Transit line.

Located at 39.0066, 141.657 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Ōfunato Line, Railway stations opened in 1933, Railway stations closed in 2011

Lake Furukawanuma

Lake Furukawanuma was a lake that existed in Rikuzentakata, Iwate, Japan until March 11, 2011. When the 2011 Tohoku earthquake struck, the resulting tsunami destroyed the sand wall that separated the lake from the sea. The lake's western edge thus became part of the new coastline, and the lake became part of the sea.

Located at 39.0084, 141.634 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Japan, Geography of Iwate Prefecture, History of Iwate Prefecture, Former lakes

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Fuppushi, 福伏, ふっぷし, フップシ

Fuppushi in Iwate
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Fuppushi
in Rikuzentakata-shi of Iwate, Japan

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