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

Kuretsubo
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, 26 mi)
Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 123 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 39.083 and 141.583 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 39° 4' 59" and E 141° 34' 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: 11:37 AM (Friday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 4:18 am and 6:41 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Pinhal
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: 2024-05-16 08:19:50

Discover Kuretsubo

Kuretsubo in Rikuzentakata-shi (Iwate) is a town in Japan about 256 mi (or 413 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Kuretsubo is now 11:37 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Kuretsubo. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 34 mi (or 54 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 26 mi (or 42 km), West. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature	10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature	16°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature	11°C / 51 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	83%
Air Pressure	1010 hPa
Wind Speed	Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Light rain

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

25°C (76 °F)
16°C (62 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 20th of May 2024

24°C (74 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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Iroom Takata Takekoma

Address
2,9 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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(RYOKAN) Takahashi Ryokan

Address
3,9 mi
68, Setamaieki, Setamai, Sumita cho, Kesen gun, Iwate 029 2311, Japan.
292311 Kesen Gun Sumita Cho
Japan

Time Information

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

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I-room Rikuzentakata

Address
6,6 mi
130, Hinokuchi, Yonesaki cho, Rikuzentakata city, Iwate 029 2206, Japan.
292206 Rikuzentakata Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

Videos from this area

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DIY RASPBERRY WITH SILICA GEL

Published: February 12, 2015
Length: 04:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ティッシュ de ふらわ～

You can make Raspberry with Clay and Silica gel. Try it! すごく簡単なラズベリーの作り方です！

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

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Published: June 20, 2011
Length: 39:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Suenaga Yasushi

陸前高田市内に向かう/Heading for the center of Rikuzentakata city.

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Published: September 21, 2014
Length: 44:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PocketPlusTV

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Published: January 03, 2012
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Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: August 20, 2011
Length: 55:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: uruchan

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

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

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

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Published: June 20, 2011
Length: 54:10 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Suenaga Yasushi

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