Iwaisawa
in Kesennuma Shi of Miyagi, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.948 and 141.636 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 56' 54" and E 141° 38' 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: 07:24 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:25 am and 6:34 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Farol de Santa Marta
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: 2024-05-09 08:23:21

Explore Iwaisawa

Iwaisawa in Kesennuma Shi (Miyagi) is located in Japan about 249 mi (or 401 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Iwaisawa is now 07:24 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Iwaisawa. The closest airport in Japan is Hanamaki Airport in a distance of 43 mi (or 69 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land in a distance of 29 mi (or 46 km), West. 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: Kesennuma, Rikuzentakata, Ofunato, Tono and Kamaishi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 47%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 10th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Sun Marine Kesennuma Hotel Kanyo

Address
4,5 mi
4 19, Minatomachi, Kesennuma city, Miyagi 988 0021, Japan.
9880021 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Kisennuma Hotel Ikkeikaku

Address
4,6 mi
1 4 7, BENTENCHO, KESENNUMA SHI, MIYAGI, 988 0036, JAPAN.
9880036 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Kyukamura Kesennuma Oshima

Address
5,8 mi
16, Sotobatake, Kesennuma city, Miyagi 988 0603, Japan.
9880603 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Pearl City Kesennuma

Address
4,9 mi
3 2 42, Furumachi, Kesennuma city, Miyagi 988 0077, Japan.
9880077 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Accommo Inn Kesennuma

Address
5,3 mi
2 1, Shinden, Kesennuma city, Miyagi 988 0829, Japan.
9880829 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


I-room Rikuzentakata

Address
4,9 mi
130, Hinokuchi, Yonesaki cho, Rikuzentakata city, Iwate 029 2206, Japan.
292206 Rikuzentakata Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Iroom Kesennuma

Address
5,4 mi
1 9 5, Higashishinjo, Kesennuma city, Miyagi 988 0066, Japan.
9880066 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Route Inn Kesennuma

Address
6,1 mi
32 1, Matsuzaki Kaya, Kesennuma city, Miyagi 988 0121, Japan.
9880121 Kesennuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Ofunato Onsen

Address
7,0 mi
29 1, Marumori, Ofunato cho, Ofunato city, Iwate 022 0002, Japan.
220002 Ofunato Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Published: June 19, 2010
Length: 41:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SenbaMasaki

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Published: May 05, 2011
Length: 35:53 min
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Published: July 01, 2011
Length: 00:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: May 05, 2011
Length: 37:30 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Yacc Z

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Published: March 21, 2011
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Published: April 26, 2011
Length: 30:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 夢屋ガラス


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Published: July 09, 2013
Length: 46:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

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Published: August 21, 2008
Length: 08:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: rikuzentakata

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Published: March 24, 2012
Length: 00:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: June 19, 2010
Length: 24:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SenbaMasaki

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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.

Karakuwa, Miyagi

Karakuwa, Miyagi was a town located in the extreme northeast of Miyagi Prefecture, bordering Kesennuma to the north-west and Rikuzentakata, part of Iwate Prefecture, to the north, and with Kesennuma Bay including Oshima island to the west, Hirota Bay to the north-east, and the Pacific Ocean to the south and east. On March 31, 2006, Karakuwa was merged into the neighboring city of Kesennuma and is no longer an independent municipality.

Located at 38.9167, 141.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dissolved municipalities of Miyagi Prefecture

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Iwaisawa, 岩井沢, いわいさわ, イワイサワ