Ōkura
in Minamiuonuma Shi of Niigata, Japan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.145 and 138.983 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 8' 43" and E 138° 58' 59"
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: 12:42 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:37 am and 6:42 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: 2024-05-11 07:34:58

Discover Ōkura

Ōkura in Minamiuonuma Shi (Niigata) is a town in Japan about 108 mi (or 174 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Ōkura is now 12:42 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports near Ōkura, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Niigata Airport in a distance of 57 mi (or 91 km), North. 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 Shrines and Temples of Nikko in a distance of 44 mi (or 71 km), South-East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Uonuma, Minamiuonuma, Tokamachi, Ojiya and Nagaoka. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 40%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Monday, 13th of May 2024

12°C (53 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 14th of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

25°C (78 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Oritate Onsen Yamakiya Ryokan

Address
6,2 mi
528, SHIMORITATE, UONUMA SHI, NIIGATA, 946 0085, JAPAN.
9460085 Uonuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Yunotani Onsenkyo Hotel Yunotaniso

Address
6,0 mi
245, SHIMORITATE, UONUMA SHI, NIIGATA, 946 0085, JAPAN.
9460085 Uonuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Pension Wakai

Address
3,2 mi
1731, YAMAGUCHI, MINAMIUONUMA SHI, NIIGATA, 949 7121, JAPAN.
9497121 Minamiuonuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Pension Dorf

Address
3,2 mi
1746 2, YAMAGUCHI, MINAMIUONUMA SHI, NIIGATA, 949 7121, JAPAN.
9497121 Minamiuonuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Pension Cam

Address
3,3 mi
1787 1, YAMAGUCHI, MINAMIUONUMA SHI, NIIGATA, 949 7121, JAPAN.
9497121 Minamiuonuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Urasa Okabe Hotel

Address
3,5 mi
1139, URASA, MINAMIUONUMA SHI, NIIGATA, 949 7302, JAPAN.
9497302 Minamiuonuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Paramount in Urasa

Address
3,5 mi
796 1, URASA, MINAMIUONUMA SHI, NIIGATA, 949 7302, JAPAN.
9497302 Minamiuonuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Kappo Ryokan Irohatei

Address
4,5 mi
449, ITSUKAMACHI, MINAMIUONUMA SHI, NIIGATA, 949 7101, JAPAN.
9497101 Minamiuonuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Oritate Onsen Ryokan Choja

Address
6,1 mi
501, SHIMORITATE, UONUMA SHI, NIIGATA, 946 0085, JAPAN.
9460085 Uonuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Lodge Sanroku House

Address
4,9 mi
1445 1, Terao, Minamiuonuma city, Niigata 949 7104, Japan.
9497104 Minamiuonuma Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Published: August 17, 2014
Length: 00:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Takafumi Kobayashi

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Published: July 03, 2014
Length: 26:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Takafumi Kobayashi

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Published: June 27, 2014
Length: 00:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Takafumi Kobayashi

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Published: February 21, 2015
Length: 59:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RUNBAKA(ランバカ)

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【必見!】雪が降り注ぐ直前に出現した幻想的な雲海 @新潟県南魚沼市・坂戸山 2014.11.28

Published: November 28, 2014
Length: 08:40 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Takafumi Kobayashi

2014年11月28日(金)に雪が降る直前の新潟県南魚沼市にある坂戸山の山頂を撮影しました。 早朝5時から山頂を目指し、数日ぶりの快晴に恵まれ、日の出とともに幻想的な雲海を見ることができました。必見です。


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Published: April 17, 2012
Length: 25:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yukikazeyochan

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Published: August 14, 2013
Length: 09:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: March 17, 2012
Length: 14:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yukikazeyochan

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Published: May 21, 2013
Length: 07:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yukikazeyochan

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Published: March 06, 2013
Length: 34:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yukikazeyochan

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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.

International University of Japan

The International University of Japan is a private university located in Minami-Uonuma city in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. IUJ is the first graduate school in Japan, and one of the few Japanese universities, which offers all courses in English. It was founded in 1982, primarily to train global leaders effective in the globalized world, be it in business, government, world organizations, or the non-profit sector.

Located at 37.1483, 138.947 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Private universities and colleges in Japan, Niigata, Niigata, Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs, Universities and colleges in Niigata Prefecture

Hakkaisan Ropeway

The Hakkaisan Ropeway is Japanese aerial lift line in Minamiuonuma, Niigata, operated by Prince Hotels. The line opened in 1983 as a gondola lift line, and refurbished as an aerial tramway in 2001. It climbs Mount Hakkai of Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort . The line mainly transports skiers, but also hikers and autumn color spectators in other seasons. The line only operates in "winter" (from December to March) and "summer" (from May to October).

Located at 37.117, 138.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Aerial tramways in Japan


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ōkura, 大倉