Sumiyama
in Uji Shi of Kyoto, Japan
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Osaka International Airport (24 mi) - Kobe Airport (40 mi)
- Kansai International Airport (48 mi)
- Chubu Centrair International Airport (55 mi)
- Nagoya Airport (66 mi)
- Gifu Airport (67 mi)
- Tajima Airport (72 mi)
- Fukui Airport (87 mi)
- Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) (Unesco heritage, 6 mi)
- Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara (Unesco heritage, 17 mi)
- Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area (Unesco heritage, 22 mi)
- Himeji-jo (Unesco heritage, 65 mi)
- Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range (Unesco heritage, 75 mi)
- Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama (Unesco heritage, 118 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 34.919 and 135.836 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 34° 55' 7" and E 135° 50' 8"
- 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: 02:59 PM (Monday)
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:07 am and 6:40 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pinhal - References
- This place on Geonames.org
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
Delve into Sumiyama
Sumiyama in Uji Shi (Kyoto) is a city located in Japan about 224 mi (or 360 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.
Current time in Sumiyama is now 02:59 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Sumiyama, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Osaka International Airport in a distance of 24 mi (or 39 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 6 mi (or 9 km), North-West. 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: Uji, Joyo, Otsu, Kyoto and Kyotanabe. 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 / 65 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 20°C / 67 °F |
| Night Temperature | 17°C / 63 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 3% |
| Air Humidity | 58% |
| Air Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Tuesday, 30th of April 2024
22°C (71 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.
Wednesday, 1st of May 2024
15°C (59 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Thursday, 2nd of May 2024
22°C (71 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
(RYOKAN) Koryuen Seizanso
(RYOKAN) Nango Onsen Futabaya
Hotel KYOTO ifLIBERTY - Adults Only
(RYOKAN) Ryokan Karahashi
(RYOKAN) Ishiyama Onsen Matsunoso
Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en
Urban Hotel Kyoto
Business Hotel Uji
(RYOKAN) Momoyama Onsen Tsukimikan
Hotel Parco - Adults only
Videos from this area
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Manual matcha grinding by hand with grinding stone at Fukujuen, Uji (Japan)
How matcha grinding was done in the old days with your own hands, using a grinding stone. Dried tea leaves (tencha) were used. See how it is done today: http://youtu.be/4wM0PD9yWjw ...
京都・宇治 紅葉 興聖寺 Uji City in the foliage season(2010-11)
平成22年11月下旬 late November 2010 朝霧橋周辺と、興聖寺の紅葉です。（京都府宇治市） Uji River, Asagiri Bridge and Kosho-ji(a Buddhist Temple) in the foliage...
京都・宇治の桜 宇治橋あたり Cherry blossoms in Uji, Kyoto(2012-04)
平成24年4月上旬 early April 2012 桜咲く宇治川沿い、宇治橋と上流のあたりです。(京都府宇治市) Blooming cherry trees along Uji River upstream from Uji Bridge...
京都・宇治 紅葉 宇治川沿いに Uji City in the foliage season(2010-11)
平成22年11月下旬 late November 2010 宇治川、東禅院参道、観流橋、朝霧橋から見る平等院鳳凰堂と宇治神社の鳥居、宇治橋からの眺望などです。（...
Ujigami Shrine, Along the Rekishi Kaido in Uji City, Kyoto!
Situated in Uji City, Kyoto, the Ujigami shrine is dedicated to Emperor Oujin and Emperor Nintoku. The shrine's Honden (main hall) is Japan's oldest architecture of late Heian period that exists...
京阪電鉄宇治線 宇治駅にて(At Uji Station on the Keihan Uji Line)
京阪宇治線の宇治駅に到着する電車（京阪2600系電車）を撮影しました。 A local train (Keihan Seiried 2600) arrives at Uji Station on the Keihan Uji Line.
京都・宇治 紅葉 宇治川右岸に沿って Uji River in autumn, Kyoto(2013-12)
平成25年12月上旬 early December 2013 紅葉の宇治川右岸、東禅寺の西から観流橋を経て宇治橋までです。(京都府宇治市） Along the right bank of...
uji kyoto japan 世界遺産の旅平等院～三室戸寺までを歩く塔の島～宇治神社
uji kyoto japan 京都散策 世界遺産の旅 平等院～宇治神社"
京阪 宇治駅 入口からホームへ('10.5)Uji Sta./Keihan Ry.
京阪宇治線の宇治駅です。（平成22年5月） At Uji Station of Keihan Railway in Kyoto, Japan.(May 2010)
Kōshō-ji Temple (興聖寺) Along the Ujigawa River in Uji City, Kyoto.
This is the slope leading to the Kōshō-ji Temple (興聖寺) during the autumn season of 2013. The colourful maple leaves turn this entrance path into a romantic favourite. The temple is...
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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.
Manpuku-ji
Manpuku-ji is a temple located in Uji, Kyoto. It is the head temple of the Japanese Ōbaku Zen sect, named after Wanfu Temple in Fujian, China. The mountain is likewise named after Mount Huangbo, where the Chinese temple is situated.
Daigo-ji
Daigo-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Its main devotion is Yakushi. Daigo, literally "ghee," is used figuratively to mean "crème de la crème" and is a metaphor of the most profound part of Buddhist thoughts.
Ujigami Shrine
is a Shinto shrine in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The shrine was built as a guardian shrine for the nearby Byōdō-in, and is adjacent to the Uji Shrine. In 1994, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto". The honden and haiden have been designated by the Agency for Cultural Affairs as National Treasures in the category shrines.
Ōbaku Station
Ōbaku Station is a train station located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
Mimurodo Station
Mimurodo Station is a train station located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
Kohata Station
Kohata Station is a railway station located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, on the West Japan Railway Company Nara Line.
Amagase Dam
The Amagase Dam is an arch dam on the Uji River just upstream from Uji City in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The main purpose of the dam is flood control but it supports a hydroelectric power station and creates the lower reservoir for the Kisenyama Pumped Storage Plant. The dam itself serves a 92 MW power station while the pumped-storage power station upstream has a 466 MW capacity. Construction on the dam began in 1955 and it was complete in 1964.
The Tale of Genji Museum
The Tale of Genji Museum is in Uji, Kyoto, Japan. It displays the world of the Japanese classic novel The Tale of Genji with projected images, models, and exhibitions. The culture of the Imperial Court of the Heian Period, the aristocrats' costumes and the furnishings of their residences are shown here. The last ten chapters of The Tale of Genji are set in Uji; the hero is Kaoru Genji (a son of Hikaru Genji).
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Sumiyama.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sumiyama, 炭山
