Destination Guide: Shimamichō (Niigata, Niigata Shi) in Japan

Shimamichō
in Niigata Shi of Niigata, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Shrines and Temples of Nikko (Unesco heritage, 87 mi)
Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites (Unesco heritage, 119 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 37.967 and 139.200 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 37° 58' 0" and E 139° 11' 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: 11:25 AM (Friday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 4:37 am and 6:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Pinhal
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: 2024-05-09 08:23:21

Delve into Shimamichō

Shimamichō in Niigata Shi (Niigata) is located in Japan about 160 mi (or 257 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shimamichō is now 11:25 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Shimamichō, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Niigata Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 km), 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 Shrines and Temples of Nikko in a distance of 87 mi (or 140 km), South. 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: Shibata, Agano, Tainai, Niigata and Gosen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature	7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature	18°C / 65 °F
Night Temperature	13°C / 56 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	38%
Air Pressure	1022 hPa
Wind Speed	Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions	Clear sky, covering 4% of sky
General Conditions	Sky is clear

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 13th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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(RYOKAN) Nagaokaya

Address
3,5 mi
2 3 24, HAKUSHINCHO, KITA KU NIIGATA SHI, NIIGATA, 950 3325, JAPAN.
9503325 Niigata Shi Kita Ku
Japan

Time Information

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

Check availability

(RYOKAN) Kura no Yado Ryofuso

Address
4,3 mi
364 1, MAESHINDENOKI, KITA KU NIIGATA SHI, NIIGATA, 950 3328, JAPAN.
9503328 Niigata Shi Kita Ku
Japan

Time Information

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

Videos from this area

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

Snow blower.Airport(Heavy Snow,Closed runway) 空港の噴射式除雪車(滑走路閉鎖中)

Published: March 20, 2012
Length: 50:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yukikazeyochan

Snow blower,winter service vehicle(WSV).snow removal.Heavy snowfall.at Niigata Airport(closed runway).Niigata City,Niigata Prefecture.JAPAN. 2/2/2012 大雪の新潟空港(滑走路閉鎖中)。噴...

Snowplow.Airport(Heavy Snow,Closed runway) 大雪の新潟空港(滑走路閉鎖中)除雪作業中

Published: March 16, 2012
Length: 20:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yukikazeyochan

Snowplow,winter service vehicle(WSV).snow removal.Heavy snowfall.at Niigata Airport(closed runway).Niigata City,Niigata Prefecture.JAPAN. 2/2/2012 大雪の新潟空港(滑走路閉鎖中)。スノ...

[珍光景！？] J-Air (JLJ) JA207J pushback and takeoff @ Niigata RWY10 [September 15, 2013]

Published: June 03, 2014
Length: 19:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 飛鳥山雅明＠ユーチューブ (MasaakiAsukayama)

平成21年（2009年）8月16日以来、約4年ぶりの新潟遠征・・・おお？トーイングトラクタがおるぞ。尚且つ、ボーディングブリッジも出とるし。...

[約4年ぶりの新潟遠征] J-Air (XM/JLJ) JA215J landing @ Niigata RWY10 [September 15, 2013]

Published: September 16, 2013
Length: 25:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 飛鳥山雅明＠ユーチューブ (MasaakiAsukayama)

ジェイ・エア JA215J＠新潟空港。太陽のアーク。RWY10（B滑走路）への着陸＋タキシングシーン（スポットインまで撮影）。JL2241便伊丹（大阪国際空...

福島潟へ一人旅 / Traveled alone to Fukushimagata (lagoon)

Published: June 23, 2013
Length: 58:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 一人旅の軌跡 OKAPI TRAVEL CHANNEL

一人旅の軌跡（旅と鉄道のブログ） ⇒ http://hitoritabi-kiseki.com/ 日付：2012年10月19日場所：新潟県新潟市北区新鼻 JR白新線の豊栄駅で下車し、...

485系きらきらうえつ　新潟行発車

Published: October 01, 2014
Length: 07:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 鉄道マニア

白新線豊栄駅.

【雪国で見るJR四国の列車】N1500形甲種輸送列車 Snow scene&Rail transport

Published: January 12, 2012
Length: 06:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: yukikazeyochan

ＪＲ四国・Ｎ１５００形気動車（２両・新潟トランシス製造）の甲種車両輸送列車。ＪＲ貨物・ＤＥ１０形ディーゼル機関車（１６７５号機・東...

[360°view][新潟市]福島潟（潟来亭前）

Published: March 27, 2008
Length: 56:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: yamakidoms

2008/03/27の映像です。

trigger -Niigata/JAPAN- (short film)

Published: January 03, 2012
Length: 04:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: naopiko79

2012年１月１日他人からは、何の変哲もない。ごく普通のとある新潟の海で、私には感性の"トリガー"となる土地。そこで、感じたままに撮っ...

新潟新新バイパス

Published: April 10, 2011
Length: 25:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 田代大策

朝の新新バイパス車がほとんど走ってません。

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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.

Niigata University of Health and Welfare

Niigata University of Health and Welfare is a private university in Niigata, Niigata, Japan. It was established in 2001.

Located at 37.9656, 139.187 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 2001, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Niigata, Niigata, Universities and colleges in Niigata Prefecture

Niigata Racecourse

Niigata Racecourse is located in Kita-ku Niigata, Niigata. It is used for horse racing. It was built in 1965.

Located at 37.9476, 139.186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Horse racing venues in Japan, Sports venues in Niigata Prefecture

Kuroyama Station

Kuroyama Station is a train station in Kita-ku, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.9375, 139.242 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Niigata Prefecture

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Local Webcams

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shimamibama, Shimamihama, Shimamichō, 島見町

Shimamichō in Niigata
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Shimamichō
in Niigata Shi of Niigata, Japan

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