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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
(RYOKAN) Hotel New Komatsu Kofutei
Matsushima Onsen Hotel Zekkei no Yakata
(RYOKAN) Matsushima Onsen Hotel Daimatsuso
(RYOKAN) Shinkan Motomiso
(RYOKAN) Hanagokoro no Yu Shintomitei
Dormy Inn Express Sendai Seaside
(RYOKAN) KATSUGYONOYADO KOCHIRAMARUTOKU GYOGYOUBU
(RYOKAN) Ryokan Kawazoeshiten
Hotel Castle Plaza Tagajo
Videos from this area
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Shiogama Minato Matsuri (port festival) 2012 塩釜港まつり
Dancers pass the Shiogama shrine during the 2012 Minato Matsuri.
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.
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.
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...
TEDxTohoku: by students, for everyone
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
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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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.