Tanabaru
in Nakagami-gun of Okinawa, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
26.243 and 127.753 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 26° 14' 33" and E 127° 45' 9"
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: 11:09 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 7:01 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-26.233 and -52.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Sao Pedro
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: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Touring Tanabaru

Tanabaru in Nakagami-gun (Okinawa) is a town located in Japan about 961 mi (or 1,546 km) south-west of Tokyo, the country's capital place.

Time in Tanabaru is now 11:09 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Tanabaru, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Naha Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), South-West. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ginowan, Urasoe, Naha, Tomigusuku and Nanjo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 67 °F
Chance of rainfall 26%
Air Humidity 96%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

25°C (76 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

25°C (76 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle

Address
3,0 mi
1-132-1 Shuri Yamagawa-choi
9038601 Naha
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ANA Hotel LAGUNA GARDEN HOTEL

Address
2,4 mi
4-1-1 MASHIKI
901 2224 GINOWAN, OKINAWA
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Ocean Naha Kokusaidori

Address
4,0 mi
2 4 8, Asato, Naha city, Okinawa 902 0067, Japan.
9020067 Okinawa
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Okinawa Naha Shintoshin Omoromachi

Address
3,8 mi
1-2-27 Omoromachi
900-0006 Naha-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Culture Resort Festone

Address
2,7 mi
3 28 1, MASHIKI, GINOWAN SHI, OKINAWA, 901 2224, JAPAN.
9012224 Ginowan Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Moon Ocean Ginowan Hotel & Residence

Address
2,6 mi
558 8, Uchidomari, Ginowan city, Okinawa 901 2227, Japan.
9012227 Okinawa
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Laguna Garden Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
4 1 1, Mashiki, Ginowan city, Okinawa 901 2224, Japan.
9012224 Okinawa
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Daiwa Roynet Hotel Naha-Omoromachi

Address
3,8 mi
1-1-12 Omoromachi,
900-0006 Naha-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Toyoko Inn Okinawa Naha Omoromachi Ekimae

Address
3,7 mi
1-6-6 Omoromachi
900-0006 Naha-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Guesthouse Marine Note

Address
1,3 mi
111 2, UCHIMA, NISHIHARA CHO NAKAGAMI GUN, OKINAWA, 903 0121, JAPAN.
9030121 Nakagami Gun Nishihara Cho
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
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.

宜野湾市真栄原社交街跡

Published: April 19, 2012
Length: 46:37 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: OkinawaDeep

前方にタクシーが見えた辺りから社交街跡です。 かつて(2010年頃まで)は、左右に軒を連ねる店舗前に妖しい灯火に照らされて若い女が佇み、男性...


Ginowanqatsi 2

Published: December 17, 2007
Length: 08:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Denys Fontanarosa

Soirée pluvieuse sur Ginowan City.


2015 九州高等学校サッカー大会 3位決定戦 東福岡 v 鹿児島実業 Men's U17

Published: March 04, 2015
Length: 10:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Shoebill Taira

東福岡高校[福岡県1位] vs 鹿児島実業[鹿児島県1位] 第36回九州高等学校(U17)サッカー大会 三位決定戦 2015-2-16 Mon 9;30 沖縄県 西原町民陸上競技場...


2014 全国高校サッカー選手権大会 沖縄県大会 決勝戦 Men's U18

Published: February 15, 2015
Length: 46:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Shoebill Taira

前原高校-西原高校 2014-11-15 Sat 第93回全国高校サッカー選手権大会 沖縄県大会 決勝戦 沖縄県 西原町民陸上競技場 Maehara High School vs Nishihara...


2015 九州高等学校サッカー大会 決勝戦 国見 v 大津 Men's U17

Published: March 06, 2015
Length: 09:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Shoebill Taira

国見高校[長崎県2位] vs 大津高校[熊本県1位] 第36回九州高等学校(U17)サッカー大会 決勝戦 2015-2-16 Mon 12;00 沖縄県 西原町民陸上競技場...


EISA DANCE by Nishibaru Eisa Preservation Society

Published: October 14, 2012
Length: 25:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kamop0607

The performance was held on the "Urasoe-Nishibaru Festival" on Oct 14, 2012 at Nishibaru-Umai Street of Urasoe-city, Okinawa, Japan. Great performance !


2014 全国高校サッカー選手権大会 沖縄県大会 準決勝戦1 Men's U18

Published: November 14, 2014
Length: 54:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Shoebill Taira

前原高校-読谷高校 2014-11-8 Sat 第93回全国高校サッカー選手権大会 沖縄県大会 準決勝戦 第1試合 沖縄県 西原町民陸上競技場 Maehara High School...


2014 全国高校サッカー選手権大会 沖縄県大会 準決勝戦2 Men's U18

Published: November 14, 2014
Length: 45:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Shoebill Taira

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NISHIBARU OZUNA HIKI 2012 - big tug of war in Okinawa -

Published: October 14, 2012
Length: 43:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kamop0607

This is a main event of "Urasoe-Nishibaru Festival" which was held on Oct 14, 2012 at the Nishibaru Umai Street of Urasoe-city, Okinawa, Japan.


Cazando pececitos en el Matsuri / Catching goldfishes in Ryukyudai Matsuri

Published: October 02, 2011
Length: 23:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Marta N. Navarro

Yup! Aquí Nana para RinkaiBlog poniendo a prueba mis algo torpes facultades para cazar peces con una redecilla de papel en la fiesta de la Universidad de Ryukyu, en Okinawa. 琉球大学...


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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.

University of the Ryukyus

The University of the Ryukyus, abbreviated to Ryūdai, is a national university of Japan. It is located in the town of Nishihara on Okinawa Island in Okinawa Prefecture. There are also campuses in Nakagusuku and Ginowan. It is the westernmost national university of Japan and the largest public university in Okinawa Prefecture. Since Ryūdai boasts a large-scale medical school and many distinguished faculty members, it is recognized as the most prestigious university in Okinawa.

Located at 26.2476, 127.765 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Japanese national universities, Educational institutions established in 1950, Okinawa under United States occupation, Universities and colleges in Okinawa Prefecture, 1950 establishments in Japan

Shuri Station

Shuri Station (首里駅) is a railway station on the Okinawa Monorail located in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The station was originally planned to be named Tera Station (汀良駅), after the neighborhood within Shuri, but opened as Shuri Station on August 10, 2003. It serves the center of downtown Shuri, Shuri Castle, and its environs. Despite being the terminus, the station is designed much like all the others on the Okinawa Monorail.

Located at 26.2192, 127.726 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Okinawa Prefecture, Naha, Okinawa

Okinawa Actors School

Okinawa Actors School is a school in Ginowan, Okinawa which has another branch in Osaka. It was founded in 1983 by Masayuki Makino who became the first principal of the school.

Located at 26.2759, 127.742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Japan, Schools in Okinawa Prefecture, Schools of the performing arts, Companies based in Okinawa Prefecture

Urasoe Castle

Urasoe Castle was an Okinawan castle, or gusuku, which served as the capital of the medieval Okinawan principality of Chūzan prior to the unification of the island into the Ryūkyū Kingdom, and the moving of the capital to Shuri. In the fourteenth century, Urasoe was the largest castle on the island, but today only ruins remain.

Located at 26.2466, 127.732 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former buildings and structures of Japan, Former castles, Castles in Okinawa Prefecture

Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts

Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts is a public university in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, founded in 1986.

Located at 26.2194, 127.719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1986, Japanese public universities, Art schools in Japan, Universities and colleges in Okinawa Prefecture

Okinawa International University

, is a private university in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1959, and it was chartered as a university in 1972.

Located at 26.2619, 127.754 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1959, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Okinawa Prefecture

Okinawa Christian University

Okinawa Christian University is a private university in Nishihara, Okinawa, Japan, established in 2004. .

Located at 26.2383, 127.756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 2004, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Okinawa Prefecture

Okinawa Convention Center

The Okinawa Convention Center is a multi-purpose convention center in the city of Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. They opened in 1987. It has a capacity of 5,000. It is the home arena of the Ryukyu Golden Kings basketball team.

Located at 26.2797, 127.733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Okinawa Prefecture, Music venues in Japan, Convention centers in Japan, Indoor arenas in Japan, Theatres in Japan, Buildings and structures completed in 1987, Event venues established in 1987, Buildings and structures in Okinawa Prefecture

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ianabaru, Tanabaru, 棚原