Taniyama-chūō
in Kagoshima Shi of Kagoshima-ken, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
31.517 and 130.517 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 31° 31' 0" and E 130° 30' 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: 06:05 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:35 am and 6:55 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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Discover Taniyama-chūō

Taniyama-chūō in Kagoshima Shi (Kagoshima-ken) is a place in Japan about 601 mi (or 967 km) south-west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Taniyama-chūō is now 06:05 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports near Taniyama-chūō, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kagoshima Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), North-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 82 mi (or 132 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: Kagoshima, Hioki, Minamikyushu, Tarumizu and Minamisatsuma. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 76 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 82% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Monday, 29th of April 2024

22°C (71 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

KAGOSHIMA SUNROYAL HOTEL

Address
4,1 mi
1-8-10 YOJIRO
890-8581 Kagoshima-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


KINKOH KOUGEN HOTEL

Address
2,8 mi
3273 SHIMOFUKUMOTO-CHO KAGOSHIMA SHI KAGOSHIMA
891-0144 Kagoshima-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Chisun Inn Kagoshima Taniyama

Address
0,5 mi
5-10-1, Nanei
891-0122 Kagoshima-shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Kagoshima-chuo-eki Nishi-guchi

Address
5,0 mi
2-28-10 Nishida,
890-0046 Kagoshima-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kagoshima

Address
4,9 mi
Chuo-cho 11
890-0053 Kagoshima-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima

Address
4,9 mi
1 1 2, TAKE, KAGOSHIMA 890 0045, JAPAN.
8900045 Kagoshima-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Urbic Kagoshima

Address
4,9 mi
1 3 1, TAKE, KAGOSHIMA SHI, KAGOSHIMA, 890 0045, JAPAN.
8900045 Kagoshima Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Kagoshima-chuo-eki Higashi-guchi

Address
4,8 mi
26-25 Chuo-cho
890-0053 Kagoshima-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


Rembrandt Hotel Kagoshima-Resort Best Western

Address
3,7 mi
22-1 Kamoike-Shinmachi
890-0064 Kagoshima
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kagoshima Daiichi Hotel Kishaba

Address
4,1 mi
4 48 39, SHIMOARATA, KAGOSHIMA SHI, KAGOSHIMA, 890 0056, JAPAN.
8900056 Kagoshima-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.

鹿児島 Kagoshima

Published: February 10, 2015
Length: 50:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: With24

鹿児島 Kagoshima 鹿児島の風景 高解像度でご覧いただけます。


Japan ancient pot of Yayoi Era excavation exhibited at Kagoshima University

Published: January 17, 2015
Length: 23:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

Japanese Ancient Ceramics Pots These ceramics were made during Yayoi Period. Yayoi period dates back to around BC 300 - AD 300. Those ceramic pots were all excavated in Kagoshima Prefecture.


SAKURAJIMA Volcano Viewed from my apartment room, Kagoshima, Japan!

Published: January 28, 2015
Length: 45:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

I took the video of SAKURAJIMA from my apartment. It is great to have this view every morning! Sakurajima is an active volcano. Its height is 1117 meters above sea level. Because Kagoshima...


おいでよ鹿児島へ Please come to Kagoshima

Published: February 07, 2015
Length: 00:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: With24

おいでよ鹿児島へ Please come to Kagoshima. このビデオは鹿児島県とは関係ありません。 鹿児島を愛する個人的なビデオです。 私設観光大使 With24...


2月の桜 Kagoshima cherry blossom

Published: February 04, 2015
Length: 20:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: With24

花便り 2月の桜 2015年2月3日撮影 Hanadayori Kagoshima cherry blossom February 3, 2015 shooting.


New Year Decoration! Appearance of Kindergarten of Kagoshima University, Japan

Published: January 09, 2015
Length: 05:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

During New Year, pairs of Kado-Matsu were placed on both sides of gate of the building in order to welcome the God. * "Kado" means "gate", while "Matsu" means "pine trees". Except for pine...


Kagoshima Prefecture Government Office : Tourist Destination

Published: January 13, 2015
Length: 31:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

It is recommended to take lunch or have a cup of tea at the restaurant at the top floor, where you can have a good view of the whole Kagoshima City and Sakurajima. For more information about...


Useful Tip for Japan Trip! How to leave Japan's Coin Parking Lot. Check before you come to Japan!

Published: January 01, 2015
Length: 02:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

This movie shows you how to leave the coin parking lot. * When you park the car, you do not have to pay money. * When you pay money, the bar under the car goes down automatically and your...


USEFUL Transportation! Turn of Yellw City Tram at Korimoto Station in Kagoshima City

Published: January 11, 2015
Length: 34:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

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Dwelling Site of Yayoi Era at Ichinomiya-Shrine, Kagoshima City, Japan

Published: January 13, 2015
Length: 34:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAPAN KAGOSHIMA GUIDE

Here is the dwelling site of Yayoi Period (BC300 - AD 300) This dwelling site was discovered just after 1945. This discovery encouraged Kagoshima people who were exhausted by World War 2, ...


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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.

Shigakukan University

Shigakukan University is a private university in Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1907, and it was chartered as a women's university in 1979. In 1999, it became a co-ed institution and adopted the present name.

Located at 31.5589, 130.543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1907, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Kagoshima Prefecture

The International University of Kagoshima

The International University of Kagoshima is a private university in Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1932, and it was chartered as a junior university in 1950. In 1960, it became a four-year college.

Located at 31.4947, 130.496 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1932, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Kagoshima Prefecture

Usuki Station (Kagoshima)

is a railway station in the Usuki area of the city of Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The station is on the Ibusuki Makurazaki Line of the Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). The station is at ground level, and has one single-sided platform serving one track. The station is staffed by an employee of a wholly owned subsidiary of the railway. Usuki is about 5 km from Kagoshima-Chūō Station in the center of Kagoshima. Near Usuki Station are several facilities.

Located at 31.5442, 130.536 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kagoshima Prefecture, Stations of Kyushu Railway Company

Taniyama Station (JR Kyushu)

Taniyama Station is a train station located in Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan. The station opened in 1930.

Located at 31.5269, 130.519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Minami-Kagoshima Station

Minami-Kagoshima Station is a railway station located in Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan. The station opened in 1944.

Located at 31.5545, 130.543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Sakanoue Station

Sakanoue Station is a railway station located in Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan. The station opened in 1966.

Located at 31.5003, 130.508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Jigenji Station

Jigenji Station is a railway station located in Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan. The station opened in 1988.

Located at 31.5172, 130.506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Goino Station

Goino Station is a railway station located in Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan. The station opened in 1930.

Located at 31.4753, 130.504 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

capture of the webcam Kagoshima: Tanegashima Space Center

Kagoshima: Tanegashima Space Center, Kagoshima (source)

capture of the webcam Kagoshima: Sakura Island

Kagoshima: Sakura Island, Kagoshima (source)

capture of the webcam Kagoshima: City − KKB − Sakura Island View

Kagoshima: City − KKB − Sakura Island View, Kagoshima (source)

capture of the webcam Kagoshima: City − Sky View

Kagoshima: City − Sky View, Kagoshima (source)

capture of the webcam Kagoshima: Sakura Island

Kagoshima: Sakura Island, Kagoshima (source)

capture of the webcam Kagoshima: Tarumizu City

Kagoshima: Tarumizu City, Kagoshima (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Taniyama-chūō, Taniyama, 谷山中央