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Explore Shinochō-ōji
Shinochō-ōji in Kameoka-shi (Kyoto) is a city in Japan about 234 mi (or 377 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital.
Local time in Shinochō-ōji is now 02:04 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Shinochō-ōji, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Osaka International Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) in a distance of 8 mi (or 14 km), East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kameoka, Muko, Nagaoka, Kyoto and Kamigyo-ku. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F
Morning Temperature | 10°C / 50 °F |
Evening Temperature | 13°C / 55 °F |
Night Temperature | 9°C / 49 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 44% |
Air Pressure | 1016 hPa |
Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South |
Cloud Conditions | Few clouds, covering 19% of sky |
General Conditions | Few clouds |
Friday, 10th of May 2024
21°C (69 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 11th of May 2024
23°C (73 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Sunday, 12th of May 2024
22°C (72 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Kyoto a Luxury Collection Hotel Suiran
TOGETSUTEI
(RYOKAN) Ryotei Rangetsu
HOSHINOYA KYOTO
Kyoto Eminence
(RYOKAN) Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Kadensho
Saga Grace Hotel
(RYOKAN) Saga Grace Hotel
Hotel Binario Sagaarashiyama
Kyotoshi Rakusei Fureai no Sato Hoyo Kenshu Center
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
亀岡祭(Kameoka Matsuri)
11 Yamahoko floats heap up a festival by a lively musical accompaniment in eve of October 24 and Honmatsuri of 25th, and the north of Kyoto-city, "the Kameoka Matsuri( festival)" of Kameoka-city...
京都・嵐山〜亀岡 Kyoto,Arashiyama to Kameoka [HD] author : ue1.jp
京都の嵐山〜亀岡までの風景です。 嵐山〜竹林〜トロッコ〜亀岡に至るまでの映像になってます。 撮影協力 亀岡:湯の花温泉 すみや亀峰菴様...
2012 京都~嵯峨野浪漫小火車
Family Travel-Trip 2012年07月01日 嵯峨野観光鉄道(トロッコ) トロッコ亀岡駅 Torokko Kameoka Station トロッコ嵐山駅 Torokko Arashiyama Station Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/loveknotstrip.
Kawakudari - Rafting in Kyoto, Japan 【HD】 Rafting en Kyoto, Japon. 京都、保津川の川下り
Kawakudari is a traditional boat ride in Japan. This is the ride from Kameoka to Arashiyama in Kyoto Japan, on the Hozu River. Kawakudari es un tipo de viaje en bote tradicional en Japón....
旧型客車走行音 山陰本線 亀岡→馬堀 The classic train sound to Umahori from Kameoka.
京都行き普通列車の亀岡から馬堀までの走行音です。 録音列車は、820列車です。 後ろの方の車輌で録音。
221系山陰本線快速 2216M 前面展望3 亀岡⇒円町
平成24年9月 2216M 快速 京都行 クモハ221-79 (京都総合車両所所属K18編成) View through the front window on the Sanin line rapid service train(JR-West 221 series) between...
[HD]嵯峨野線 快速 亀岡→嵯峨嵐山 Sagano Line Rapid[2]
嵯峨野線 快速 亀岡→嵯峨嵐山 Sagano Line Rapid going Kameoka to Sagaarashiyama.
「ほづがわチャリティ・ファンラン」12月1日(日)10:34-10:59(生中継)『にぎわいラジオかめおか★開局準備編』
Japan, Kyoto, Kameoka でiPhoneから録画されました2013/12/01 10:27 JST - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/fm797-live-event with the Ustream Mobile App.
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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.
Hozu River
The Hozu River is a part of Katsura River in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The river begins in the mountains near Kameoka, a town northwest of Kyoto City. It snakes into the Arashiyama section of western Kyoto before changing its name to Katsura River. The Hozu River is considered scenic, and is known primarily for its association with Hozugawa Kudari, literally "down the Hozu river", a sightseeing whitewater boat that goes downstream from Kameoka to Arashiyama.
Hozukyō Station
Hozukyō Station is a train station in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is on the border with Nishikyō-ku, Kyoto.
Umahori Station
is a train station in the city of Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Kameoka Station, the terminal of the Sagano Scenic Railway, is approximately 500 meters from Umahori Station.
Kameoka Station
Kameoka Station is a railway station in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
Kyoto City University of Arts
Kyoto City University of Arts is a municipal university of general art and music art in Kyoto, Japan. Established in 1880, it is the oldest university of art in Japan. (The Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music was established in 1885. ) Among its faculty and graduates have been 16 recipients of the Order of Culture, 24 members of the Japan Art Academy, and 10 artists who have been designated living national treasures.
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in the Arashiyama neighborhood of Kyoto, Japan. Otagi Nenbutsu-ji was founded by Empress Shōtoku in the middle of the eighth century. Though was destroyed by the flooding of the Kamo River, it was rebuilt as an offshoot of Enryaku-ji, a nearby temple. In the 13th century, it was again destroyed during a civil war. The temple was moved to its current location in 1922, later suffering typhoon damage in 1950.
Kameyama Castle (Kyoto)
Kameyama Castle is a castle located in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It guarded the northwest passage into Kyoto for nearly three-hundred years.
Ōharano Shrine
Ōharano Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Nishikyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Ōhorano is dedicated to the Fujiwara tutelary kami, Amenokoyane, who was said to have assisted in the founding of the state.