Sakanamachi
in Kesennuma Shi of Miyagi, Japan
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Hanamaki Airport (43 mi) - Sendai Airport (64 mi)
- Yamagata Airport (73 mi)
- Akita Airport (88 mi)
- Shonai Airport (96 mi)
- Odate Noshiro Airport (110 mi)
- Hachinohe Airport (114 mi)
- Aomori Airport (135 mi)
- Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land (Unesco heritage, 26 mi)
- Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 133 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 38.907 and 141.576 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 38° 54' 25" and E 141° 34' 34"
- 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: 11:06 PM (Saturday)
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 4:40 am and 6:22 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
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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39
Delve into Sakanamachi
Sakanamachi in Kesennuma Shi (Miyagi) is a city located in Japan about 245 mi (or 395 km) north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital town.
Current time in Sakanamachi is now 11:06 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Sakanamachi. 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 26 mi (or 42 km), 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: Kesennuma, Rikuzentakata, Ofunato, Tono and Ichinoseki. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F
| Morning Temperature | 14°C / 57 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 19°C / 67 °F |
| Night Temperature | 13°C / 56 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 62% |
| Air Pressure | 1013 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Sunday, 28th of April 2024
25°C (77 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Monday, 29th of April 2024
20°C (69 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Tuesday, 30th of April 2024
17°C (62 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Sun Marine Kesennuma Hotel Kanyo
(RYOKAN) Kisennuma Hotel Ikkeikaku
Kyukamura Kesennuma Oshima
Hotel Pearl City Kesennuma
Accommo Inn Kesennuma
(RYOKAN) Ainsu Kuriko
Cottage Kikuta
Iroom Kesennuma
Hotel Route Inn Kesennuma
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
気仙沼港から大島浦の浜へ
出漁準備岸壁と魚市場を見て、大島の浦の浜に着岸.
気仙沼 その２ 「鹿折唐桑（大火災跡地）」 （2012年８月23日）
気仙沼・鹿折唐桑 （2012年８月23日） のようすです。 大震災で大火災に見舞われた地区です。 参考：NHKニュース 宮城県気仙沼市の火災...
3 Months after Tsunami in Japan
This video was taken on 11 June, i.e., just 3 months after the earthquake on 11 March, 2011.
気仙沼港付近津波の被害（携帯動画）
2011年4月 気仙沼ボランティアに行ったときに携帯動画で撮影 津波被害の大きかった港付近です この道は潮が満ちると道路が冠水して通行止めと...
Kesennuma Port in Miyagi, Japan 気仙沼港
As a ship leaves Kesennuma Port, we can see Ukimido. 船が浮見堂の横を通り過ぎます。 Hi there! I am alive after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. Thank you.
宮城県気仙沼市 鹿折地区を眺める 2013.03.06. 16:02
震災当日に津波と激烈な火災に見舞われた宮城県気仙沼市、鹿折地区の2年後の光景です。iPadにて録画しています。
東日本大震災・復興状況 気仙沼市-2
JR気仙沼駅→気仙沼市役所→魚市場前→気仙沼港フェリーターミナル January 10, 2015 JR Kesennuma Station - City Hall - Uoichiba Mae - Ferry Terminal.
Japan Earthquake 3.11-3.12 Japan Giant Tsunami 東日本大震災
The East Japan Giant Tsunami in Kesennuma-city,Miyagi-prefecture,Japan 3.11-3.12（JunpeiSatoh） 東日本大震災（Ｍ9.0）後の大津波 撮影日時：2011年3月11日JST15:30-3月12日JS...
気仙沼と大島の景色 そして被災地 - Kesennuma, distressed area
気仙沼のエースポートからフェリーで気仙沼大島に向かいます。気仙沼湾のすばらしい景色、そして今も傷跡が残る市内を見ていきます。 http://ww...
Large Tsunami in Kesennuma Bay after Japan Earthquake,2011
Large Tsunami in Kesennuma Bay,16:30-17:50,march 11.2011.The ebb tide of Tsunami.The tsunami before the first wave would come, the level of seawater dropped 2.5m approximately. There was an.
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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.
Kesennuma, Miyagi
Kesennuma, Miyagi is a city located in the extreme northeast of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, founded on June 1, 1953. It wraps around the western part of Kesennuma Bay, and also includes the island of Ōshima. Its coastline forms the southern boundary of the Rias Coastline National Park, which stretches north all the way to Aomori Prefecture. The city borders Hirota Bay, Kesennuma Bay, and the Pacific Ocean to the east and Minamisanriku, Miyagi to the south.
Shishiori-Karakuwa Station
Shishiori-Karakuwa Station is a train station located on the JR Ōfunato Line in northern part of Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan. The station was destroyed by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and has now been replaced by a provisional Bus Rapid Transit line.
Kesennuma Station
is a railway station in central Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan. It forms the junction of the JR East Ōfunato and Kesennuma lines. It is the northern terminus for the Kesennuma Line. Kesennuma Station was undamaged in the 2011 Japanese tsunami.
Fudōnosawa Station
Fudōnosawa Station is located on the JR Kesennuma Line in Kesennuma, Miyagi. The station was undamaged in the 2011 Japanese tsunami.
Minami-Kesennuma Station
is located on the JR Kesennuma Line in Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan. It is the rapid express "Minami-Sanriku" stop station for Sendai. Minami-Kesennuma Station was almost completely destroyed in the 2011 Japanese tsunami.
Matsuiwa Station
Matsuiwa Station is located on the JR Kesennuma Line in Kesennuma, Miyagi. It was badly damaged or destroyed in the 2011 Japanese tsunami.
The Ice Aquarium
The Ice Aquarium is a tourist attraction in the north-eastern port of Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan. It features approximately 450 marine creatures that were flash-frozen into blocks of ice after being caught by local fishermen. The attraction was established in 2002. It showcases more than 70 different species of sea creatures, including crab, squid and octopus, Due to the extreme cold temperature inside the Ice Aquarium, visitors are advised to stay for only five minutes.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Sakanamachi.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sakanamachi, 魚町, さかなまち, サカナマチ
