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Delve into Asahichō
Asahichō in Shiogama Shi (Miyagi) is located in Japan about 196 mi (or 315 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.
Current time in Asahichō is now 11:24 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Asahichō, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Sendai Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), South-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 48 mi (or 77 km), North. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Shiogama, Tagajo-shi, Sendai, Higashimatsushima and Natori-shi. 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 | 13°C / 56 °F |
Evening Temperature | 22°C / 71 °F |
Night Temperature | 15°C / 59 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 26% |
Air Pressure | 1013 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from North |
Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 0% of sky |
General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Monday, 29th of April 2024
19°C (66 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.
Tuesday, 30th of April 2024
12°C (54 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 1st of May 2024
16°C (62 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Matsushima Onsen Hotel Zekkei no Yakata
Matsushima Onsen Matsushima Ichinobo
(RYOKAN) Hotel New Komatsu Kofutei
(RYOKAN) KATSUGYONOYADO KOCHIRAMARUTOKU GYOGYOUBU
Hotel Castle Plaza Tagajo
(RYOKAN) Shinkan Motomiso
Dormy Inn Express Sendai Seaside
Petit Hotel Bistro Abalon
(RYOKAN) Matsushima Onsen Hotel Daimatsuso
(RYOKAN) Hanagokoro no Yu Shintomitei
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Sea Weed Salt in Shiogama City, Miyagi prefecture
A story about the people who make seaweed salt in Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture after the earthquake. Tōhoku Revival Calendar article: http://en.re-tohoku.jp/?p=678.
Shiogama Minato Matsuri (port festival) 2012 塩釜港まつり
Dancers pass the Shiogama shrine during the 2012 Minato Matsuri.
Shiogama Minato Matsuri: Harbor Festival on the Water
One of Japan's three great boat festivals, Shiogama's Harbor Festival takes place amidst the beautiful pine island scenery of the Miyagi coast east of Sendai Tōhoku Revival Calendar: http://en.re...
Japanese handmade silk cherry blossoms from Shiogama
The Hare-no-Hi Company has started up in post-tsunami Shiogama to create special new souvenirs of the town. Tōhoku Revival Calendar: http://en.re-tohoku.jp/?p=12969.
Japan's EARTHQUAKE / TSUNAMI archives #5
SHIOGAMA city, IWATE prefecture, JAPAN 11th march 2011 東日本太平洋沖地震・津波#5 岩手県塩釜市 geo:lat=38.319168089802936 geo:lon=141.02537870407104.
Japanese Hina Doll Festival in a charming seaside town
Shiogama de Hina-meguri ("Shiogama Hina Dolls Tour") brings people into this charming seaside town outside Sendai. Tōhoku Revival Calendar: http://en.re-tohoku.jp/?p=15026.
Picture books for tsunami-zone children
Yuki Hasegawa opens her private library, restored by generous donations after the tsunami, to the community in Shiogama, Miyagi. Tōhoku Revival Calendar: http://en.re-tohoku.jp/?p=14068.
塩竈神楽 (元旦祭の獅子舞) 2011/1/1
2011年1月1日の初詣に塩竈神社に行った時に、 丁度やっていたので携帯で撮ってみました、AM1:00頃です。 花火とは関係ないのですが縁起物ですの...
2012.1.1 塩竈神社 元旦の獅子舞 その2 2/2
2012.1.1(日曜)塩竈神社、午前3時頃、気温-2℃位、 初詣に行った時におこなわれていた獅子舞です。 演目は「荒獅子舞」です。 今年の人出...
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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.
Nishi-Shiogama Station
Nishi-Shiogama Station is a JR East railway station located in Shiogama, Miyagi.
Hon-Shiogama Station
Hon-Shiogama Station is a JR East railway station located in Shiogama, Miyagi.
Higashi-Shiogama Station
Higashi-Shiogama Station is a JR East railway station located in Shiogama, Miyagi.
Shiogama Station
Shiogama Station is a railway station located on the JR Tōhoku Main Line in Matsushima, Miyagi.
Geba Station
Geba Station is a JR East railway station located in Tagajō, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Tagajō Station
Tagajō Station is an East Japan Railway Company (JR East) railway station located in Tagajō, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Kokufu-Tagajō Station
Kokufu-Tagajō Station is a JR East railway station located in Tagajō, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Shiogama Jinja
Shiogama Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Known from the ninth century, fifteen of its buildings have been designated Important Cultural Properties. Bashō recounts his visit in Oku no Hosomichi, telling off the magnificent pillars, painted ceiling, long flight of stone steps, votive lanterns, and the 'sparkle of the vermilion fence in the morning sun'.