Torishima
in Rikuzentakata-shi of Iwate, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.993 and 141.678 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 59' 34" and E 141° 40' 42"
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: 07:57 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:30 am and 6:29 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: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Delve into Torishima

Torishima in Rikuzentakata-shi (Iwate) is located in Japan about 253 mi (or 407 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Torishima is now 07:57 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Torishima. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 42 mi (or 67 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 31 mi (or 49 km), 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: Ofunato, Rikuzentakata, Kesennuma, Kamaishi and Tono. 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 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 37%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

26°C (80 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

20°C (69 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

15°C (60 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Ofunato Plaza Hotel

Address
5,4 mi
34 5, CHAYAMAE, OFUNATO CHO, OFUNATO, IWATE 022 0002, JAPAN.
220002 Ofunato Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


I-room Rikuzentakata

Address
1,6 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


Ofunato Onsen

Address
3,1 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


Iroom Takata Takekoma

Address
5,3 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


Videos from this area

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【大船渡線BRT前面展望】29便 細浦→下船渡

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Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: November 17, 2011
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Published: September 16, 2011
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Published: May 08, 2011
Length: 49:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SenbaMasaki

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Published: October 25, 2012
Length: 25:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Length: 36:02 min
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Published: March 24, 2012
Length: 00:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Japan ponta1824

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Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: March 14, 2011
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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.

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Ōfunato Line, Railway stations opened in 1933, Railway stations closed in 2011

Otomo Station

Otomo Station is a train station located on the JR Ōfunato Line in Rikuzen-Takata, Iwate, Japan. 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 38.9893, 141.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Ōfunato Line, Railway stations opened in 1933

Hosoura Station

Hosoura Station is a train station located on the JR Ōfunato Line in Ōfunato, Iwate, Japan. 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 39.0157, 141.714 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Ōfunato Line, Railway stations opened in 1933, Railway stations closed in 2011

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Torishima, 鳥嶋, とりしま, トリシマ