Shirakio
in Amakusa Gun of Kumamoto, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Tomioka Visitor Center (observation point, (2 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.500 and 130.051 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 30' 0" and E 130° 3' 3"
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: 03:25 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:19 am and 7:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.287 and -51.094 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tavares
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

Delve into Shirakio

Shirakio in Amakusa Gun (Kumamoto) is a city located in Japan about 594 mi (or 955 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shirakio is now 03:25 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Shirakio, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Nagasaki Airport in a distance of 30 mi (or 48 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Amakusa, Minamishimabara, Nagasaki, Unzen and Isahaya. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

21°C (70 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

21°C (70 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 20th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Shimoda Onsen Yumoto no Syo Yumehotaru

Address
5,7 mi
1366 1, AMAKUSAMACHI SHIMODAKITA, AMAKUSA SHI, KUMAMOTO, 863 2803, JAPAN.
8632803 天草市
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) AJINOYADO KAIOTEI

Address
5,7 mi
1296 1, AMAKUSAMACHI SHIMODAKITA, AMAKUSA SHI, KUMAMOTO, 863 2803, JAPAN.
8632803 天草市
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Shimoda Onsen Igaya Ryokan

Address
5,8 mi
1296 1, AMAKUSAMACHI SHIMODAKITA, AMAKUSA SHI, KUMAMOTO, 863 2803, JAPAN.
8632803 Amakusamachishimodakita,Amakusa-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Boyokaku

Address
5,8 mi
1201, Shimodakita, Amakusa machi, Amakusa city, Kumamoto 863 2803, Japan.
8632803 Amakusa
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Tairyomaru

Address
1,9 mi
2700 1, TOMIOKA, REIHOKU MACHI, AMAKUSA GUN, KUMAMOTO, 863 2507, JAPAN.
8632507 天草郡 苓北町
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 09:00 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Amakusa Onsen Hotel Shikisakikan

Address
1,9 mi
2403, Tomioka, Reihoku machi, Amakusa gun, Kumamoto 863 2507, Japan.
8632507 Amakusa
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Shimoda Onsen Maruco

Address
5,8 mi
1252 1, AMAKUSAMACHI SHIMODAKITA, AMAKUSA SHI, KUMAMOTO, 863 2803, JAPAN.
8632803 天草市
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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天草市西の久保公園の花菖蒲園へ(Iris garden) 2014 in Amakusa City

Published: June 13, 2014
Length: 27:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yutaro go

数日前、花菖蒲まつりのイベントが開催されたとか。広大な公園の中を重いフライカムを抱えての散歩、良い運動になりました。うーーんむ?(^^);;、まだフライカムのセッティングが不完全みたいです。錘は左右に3枚 ...


天草市の西の久保公園お散歩(taking a walk at Nishi no kubo Iris park)

Published: June 12, 2014
Length: 44:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yutaro go

天草市の花菖蒲を撮影に来たけと゚駐車場から目的の花菖蒲園は600m先なので、先ずは鳥の鳴き声を聴きながら途中の眺めを歩行撮影練習開始。平坦なルートなので絶好のトレーニング場でした。あっ、カメラの ...


花菖蒲祭り ハイヤ舞台踊り

Published: June 08, 2009
Length: 05:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: yosojizaka

2009年6月6日。熊本県天草市西の久保公園で開催されている『天草花しょうぶ祭り』の特設会場で披露された、『天草凛風会』の皆さんの...


[V0132] 苓北2:天草下島の富岡半島から通詞島への通詞大橋へ Tsuuji Bridge

Published: January 16, 2009
Length: 29:15 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/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCP&cp=32.516139~130.035589&style...


渡り鳥 その2 鶴の乱舞

Published: March 23, 2011
Length: 02:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: garyuukounet

北へ帰ったはずの鶴の声がまた聞こえてきました また窓から見ると消えたはずの鶴が空に舞っていました 暫く舞った後 なぜか元来た方向(...


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Published: May 23, 2009
Length: 48:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: riffh

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Published: November 04, 2010
Length: 25:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: riffh


「ふか狩り音頭」 平成24年 富岡稲荷神社初午大祭 出し物奉納

Published: November 04, 2013
Length: 15:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: garyuukounet

平成24年3月18日 富岡稲荷神社初午大祭にて奉納された出し物のうち 三丁目・春の迫の「ふか狩り音頭」です 場所 熊本県天草郡苓北町富岡.


燃えろ!!YOSAKOIソーラン

Published: September 22, 2010
Length: 40:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Amakusa Takahama

高浜小学校運動会の伝統になっている創作ダンスです。


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Published: January 07, 2011
Length: 02:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Amakusa Takahama

平成23年1月7日 高浜地区の伝統行事「おね火」がおこなわれました。鬼火がなまって「おねび」と発音します。 7日正月に正月の飾りと竹...


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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.

Amakusa District, Kumamoto

Amakusa District, Kumamoto is a district located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Following the March 27, 2006 Amakusa merger the district consists of the single town of Reihoku. After the merger, the district has an estimated population of 9,105 and a density of 135.77 persons per km². The total area is 67.06 km².

Located at 32.5081, 130.048 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts in Kumamoto Prefecture

Tomioka Castle

Tomioka Castle is a Japanese castle located in Kyūshū. During the 16th century, it was the castle of Terasawa Katataka, a daimyo who played a critical part in repressing the Shimabara Rebellion.

Located at 32.5289, 130.032 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Kumamoto Prefecture


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shirakio, 白木尾, しらきお, シラキオ