Aira
in Aira Shi of Kagoshima-ken, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
31.774 and 130.592 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 31° 46' 27" and E 130° 35' 31"
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: 07:41 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:35 am and 6:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-30.700 and -50.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Solidao
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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Delve into Aira

Aira in Aira Shi (Kagoshima-ken) is located in Japan about 588 mi (or 947 km) south-west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Aira is now 07:41 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Aira, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kagoshima Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 12 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Yakushima in a distance of 100 mi (or 160 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: Kirishima, Kagoshima, Isa, Satsumasendai and Ichikikushikino. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 33%
Air Humidity 93%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

23°C (74 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

19°C (67 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

22°C (71 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Fontana no Oka Kamo

Address
2,2 mi
434 1, KAMOCHO HISASUE, AIRA SHI, KAGOSHIMA, 899 5307, JAPAN.
8995307 Aira Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Kagoshima Takamaki Country Lodge

Address
3,2 mi
2489 1, KAMOCHO HISASUE, AIRA SHI, KAGOSHIMA, 899 5307, JAPAN.
8995307 Aira Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


VAN CORTLANDT HOTEL

Address
3,8 mi
433 15 HIGASHIMOCHIDA AIRA CHO AIRA GUN KAGOSHIMA JAPAN.
8995421 Kirishima
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Good Inn Kajiki

Address
5,0 mi
210 5, KAJIKICHO SHINTOMIMACHI, AIRA SHI, KAGOSHIMA, 899 5211, JAPAN.
8995211 Aira Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel AZ Kagoshima Aira

Address
4,8 mi
481 1, Wakimoto, Aira city, Kagoshima 899 5651, Japan.
8995651 Aira 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.

日の出、霧島市隼人町朝日、The sun rises at Asahi Hayato Kagosima

Published: December 26, 2011
Length: 55:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Akito Horiuchi

日本の自然、日の出、鹿児島県霧島市隼人町朝日、Nature of Japan,The sun rises at Asahi Hayato-chou Kirisima-city Kagosima , リサーチアンドデザイン http://www.rad-...


Takaoka park(3), Kajiki urban area, Kinko bay, Sunset、 Sakurajima,

Published: January 21, 2012
Length: 19:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Akito Horiuchi

高岡公園(3)、加治木の町、夕焼、錦江湾・桜島、鹿児島県姶良市加治木町、Takaoka park(3), Kajiki utban area, Kinko bay, Sunset、 Sakurajima, Kajiki...


龍門の滝 鹿児島県加治木町 Waterfall Kagoshima Prefecture Kajiki town of Ryumon

Published: July 09, 2013
Length: 45:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: masakurajima

鹿児島県姶良市加治木町にある龍門の滝です It is a waterfall of Ryumon in Kagoshima Prefecture Aira Kajiki town.


鹿児島県姶良市加治木町 金山橋と坂井手の滝 Waterfall of Sakaide Kagoshima Prefecture Aira Kajiki town kinzann Bridge

Published: July 09, 2013
Length: 35:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: masakurajima

鹿児島県姶良市加治木町にある金山橋と坂井手の滝です It is a waterfall of Sakaide kinzann Bridge in Kagoshima Prefecture Aira Kajiki town.


高岡公園(1)、加治木の町、錦江湾・桜島、鹿児島県姶良市加治木町

Published: January 21, 2012
Length: 48:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Akito Horiuchi

高岡公園(1)、加治木の町、錦江湾・桜島、鹿児島県姶良市加治木町、Takaoka park(1), Kajiki utban area, Kinko bay, Sakurajima, Kajiki cho Aira city Kagosima,...


加治木町 太鼓踊り2012

Published: October 27, 2012
Length: 01:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: dajyo kajiki

加治木町の太鼓踊りは400年ほど昔、島津義弘公が朝鮮出兵の帰途,五島で習得させ加治木で最初に踊らせ,その後県下各地に広まった朝鮮の役の...


晴天の夕日、錦江湾、桜島、霧島市隼人町小浜近く

Published: December 22, 2011
Length: 09:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Akito Horiuchi

晴天の夕日、錦江湾、桜島、霧島市隼人町小浜近く、Fine sunset, Kinkou bay, Sakurajima, Near by Obama Kirisima city , リサーチアンドデザイン http://www.rad-c.com...


晴天の錦江湾、桜島、紅葉、ふれあい老人ホーム、霧島市隼人町小田、

Published: December 22, 2011
Length: 50:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Akito Horiuchi

晴天の錦江湾、桜島、紅葉、ふれあい老人ホーム、霧島市隼人町小田、Fine Kinkoh-bay・Sakurajima、colored leafs, Friend Nursing Home, Oda Hyato-chou Kirisima-city, リサーチアンドデザイン ...


龍門滝

Published: January 19, 2013
Length: 01:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ha0922

鹿児島県姶良市にある、龍門滝です。日本の滝百選にも選ばれています。 http://www.city.aira.lg.jp/bunkakanko/tourism/view/ryumondaki.html.


2008年加治木夏祭り

Published: July 10, 2009
Length: 40:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: misacrif

2008年度8月に鹿児島県姶良郡加治木町で開催された「加治木町夏まつり」の花火映像です。この祭りの花火は観客と打ち上げ場所との位置が非常に...


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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.

Kamō, Kagoshima

Kamō, Kagoshima was a town located in Aira District, Kagoshima, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,311 and the density of 89.94 persons per km². The total area was 81.29 km². Kamō is home to the oldest Camphor laurel tree in Japan. The tree is approximately 1500 years old, and stretches 34m across, and 30m high. It was heavily damaged in typhoons in 1997 and 2004. A large hollow, with a diameter of 4.5m, exists inside the tree.

Located at 31.7767, 130.549 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dissolved municipalities of Kagoshima Prefecture

Aira, Kagoshima (town)

Aira, Kagoshima was a town located in Aira District, in Kagoshima, Japan. It was located west of Kajiki and north of Kagoshima. A planned merger of municipalities will be implemented on March 23, 2010. The Aira District towns of Aira, Kajiki, and Kamō merged to form the new city of Aira. Aira District will be left with one municipality. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 44,029 and the density of 429.47 persons per km². The total area was 102.52 km .

Located at 31.7553, 130.612 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dissolved municipalities of Kagoshima Prefecture


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
姶良