Tagajō-shi
in Tagajō Shi of Miyagi, Japan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.300 and 141.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 17' 59" and E 141° 0' 0"
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: 01:30 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:41 am and 6:25 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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Tagajō-shi

Tagajō-shi in Tagajō Shi (Miyagi) is a city located in Japan about 194 mi (or 313 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Tagajō-shi is now 01:30 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Tagajō-shi, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Sendai Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), South. 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 49 mi (or 79 km), North. 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: Shiogama, Sendai, Natori-shi, Higashimatsushima and Iwanuma. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 77 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 29%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Monday, 29th of April 2024

19°C (65 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

14°C (56 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Matsushima Onsen Matsushima Ichinobo

Address
6,6 mi
1 4 Hama, Takagi, Miyagigun Matsushimamachi, Miyagi 981 0215, Japan.
9810215 Miyagi Gun Matsushima Machi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Hotel New Komatsu Kofutei

Address
6,2 mi
35 2, AZASENZUI, MATSUSHIMA, MATSUSHIMA CHO, MIYAGI, 981 0213, JAPAN.
9810213 Miyagi Gun Matsushima Machi
Japan

Time Information

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


Matsushima Onsen Hotel Zekkei no Yakata

Address
6,1 mi
4 6, Higashihama, Matsushima, Matsushima machi, Miyagi gun, Miyagi 981 0213, Japan.
9810213 Matsushima
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Matsushima Onsen Hotel Daimatsuso

Address
5,7 mi
25, MATSUSHIMA CHONAI, MATSUSHIMA MACHI MIYAGI GUN, MIYAGI
9810213 Miyagi Gun Matsushima Machi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Shinkan Motomiso

Address
6,3 mi
39 2, MATSUSHIMADOCHINHAMA, MATSUSHIMA MACHI MIYAGI GUN, MIYAGI, 981 0213, JAPAN.
9810213 Miyagi Gun Matsushima Machi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Hanagokoro no Yu Shintomitei

Address
6,3 mi
38 1, Kakinouchi, Matsushima, Matsushimacho, Miyagigun, Miyagi 981 0213, Japan.
9810213 Matsushima,Miyagi-Gun
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Dormy Inn Express Sendai Seaside

Address
2,1 mi
3-4-9, Nakano
983-0011 Sendai-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) KATSUGYONOYADO KOCHIRAMARUTOKU GYOGYOUBU

Address
6,1 mi
32, MATSUSHIMASENZUI, MATSUSHIMA MACHI MIYAGI GUN, MIYAGI, 981 0213, JAPAN.
9810213 Miyagi Gun Matsushima Machi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Ryokan Kawazoeshiten

Address
4,2 mi
4 23 31, Shinden, Miyagino ku, Sendai city, Miyagi 983 0038, Japan.
9830038 Sendai Shi Miyagino Ku
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Castle Plaza Tagajo

Address
1,0 mi
1 1 60, SAKURAGI, TAGAJO SHI, MIYAGI, 985 0842, JAPAN.
9850842 Tagajo Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Shiogama Minato Matsuri (port festival) 2012 塩釜港まつり

Published: July 18, 2012
Length: 18:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: zuccheras

Dancers pass the Shiogama shrine during the 2012 Minato Matsuri.


Japanese handmade silk cherry blossoms from Shiogama

Published: September 24, 2013
Length: 20:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

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.


Japanese Hina Doll Festival in a charming seaside town

Published: March 13, 2014
Length: 02:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

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.


塩竈神楽 (元旦祭の獅子舞) 2011/1/1

Published: January 04, 2011
Length: 47:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hoso787

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

Published: January 02, 2012
Length: 12:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hoso787

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...


TEDxTohoku: by students, for everyone

Published: December 17, 2012
Length: 46:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: とうほく復興カレンダー

The story of the event's inception Tōhoku Revival Calendar article: http://en.re-tohoku.jp/?p=9125.


平成25年 宮城塩釜市・鹽竈神社帆手祭 八角神輿揉み=表坂下

Published: March 12, 2013
Length: 21:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 太田裕

まつり巡行記<申>2013 帆手祭 毎年3月10日(定日) 東日本大震災 大津波と原発 復興から再生へ新しい未来の構築へ! 被災地の...


塩釜婦人会ハットセ踊り 第65回塩竈みなと祭陸上パレード

Published: July 22, 2012
Length: 53:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sendai82ch

2012/07/16 第65回 塩竈みなと祭 陸上パレード 第一部 (お祭りロード) 塩釜婦人会ハットセ踊り.


20.下馬駅

Published: September 20, 2013
Length: 26:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GIGASHINCHI02

20.下馬駅です 宮城/多賀城市にある駅です 多賀城市最東端駅です.


東北本線(塩釜~岩切)

Published: September 22, 2013
Length: 53:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GIGASHINCHI02

東北本線(塩釜~岩切)です 東北本線に含まれ(塩釜市~仙台市)を結ぶ区間です 歴史のある観光地が多い路線です.


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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.

Located at 38.3119, 141.019 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Senseki Line

Shiogama Station

Shiogama Station is a railway station located on the JR Tōhoku Main Line in Matsushima, Miyagi.

Located at 38.3092, 141.009 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line

Geba Station

Geba Station is a JR East railway station located in Tagajō, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.306, 141.015 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Senseki Line, Railway stations opened in 1932

Tagajō Station

Tagajō Station is an East Japan Railway Company (JR East) railway station located in Tagajō, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.2919, 141.005 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Senseki Line, Railway stations opened in 1925

Kokufu-Tagajō Station

Kokufu-Tagajō Station is a JR East railway station located in Tagajō, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.3011, 140.994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line, Railway stations opened in 2001

Rikuzen-Sannō Station

Rikuzen-Sannō Station is an East Japan Railway Company (JR East) railway station located in Tagajō, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Also it is the terminal station connecting to Sendai Rinkai Railway for freight only. Average riding passenger per day in 2003 was 441.

Located at 38.2996, 140.979 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Miyagi Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line

Site of Tagajō

Site of Tagajō was a fort in Tōhoku established during the campaigns against the Emishi in the eighth century. It served as the administrative centre of Mutsu Province. Bashō tells of his visit to the site in Oku no Hosomichi. The ruins of Taga-jō and its former temple have been designated a Special Historic Site .

Located at 38.3067, 140.988 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tohoku region, Castles in Miyagi Prefecture, Buddhist temples in Miyagi Prefecture

Tōhoku History Museum

The Tōhoku History Museum is a museum in Tagajō, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It houses finds from excavations at the site of Tagajō as well as from other sites in Tōhoku. These include a Jōmon period jade axe excavated in Kizukuri, Aomori Prefecture, and designated an Important Cultural Property; and another Jōmon jade, excavated in Niisato, Iwate Prefecture, also designated an Important Cultural Property.

Located at 38.3, 140.994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Miyagi Prefecture, Archaeological museums in Japan


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Tagajō-shi, Tagajō, Tagajō-mura, Tagajō-machi, 多賀城