Yafuso
in Urasoe Shi of Okinawa, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
26.253 and 127.708 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 26° 15' 12" and E 127° 42' 29"
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: 05:07 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:54 am and 6:58 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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Discover Yafuso

Yafuso in Urasoe Shi (Okinawa) is a place in Japan about 962 mi (or 1,549 km) south-west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Yafuso is now 05:07 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Yafuso, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Naha Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 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 3 mi (or 6 km), South-West. 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: Urasoe, Naha, Ginowan, Tomigusuku and Nanjo. 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 22°C / 72 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Night Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Chance of rainfall 38%
Air Humidity 86%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

27°C (81 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

27°C (80 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

26°C (79 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

ANA Hotel LAGUNA GARDEN HOTEL

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

Time Information

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


DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle

Address
2,3 mi
1-132-1 Shuri Yamagawa-choi
9038601 Naha
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Culture Resort Festone

Address
2,2 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
1,9 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


Toyoko Inn Okinawa Naha Omoromachi Ekimae

Address
2,3 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


Daiwa Roynet Hotel Naha-Omoromachi

Address
2,2 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 Shintoshin Omoromachi

Address
2,1 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


Okinawa Torendonabi

Address
2,4 mi
3 13 8, TOMARI, NAHA SHI, OKINAWA, 900 0012, JAPAN.
9000012 Naha Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Station Hotel Makishi

Address
2,4 mi
1 2 25, OKINAWA, NAHA SHI, ASATO, 902 0067 JAPAN.
9020067 Naha
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Kafuwa Ginowan

Address
2,1 mi
2 5 11, Ojana, Ginowan city, Okinawa 901 2225, Japan.
9012225 Ginowan Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

JAPAN Okinawa Urasoe western seaside 沖縄 浦添西海岸

Published: May 11, 2009
Length: 51:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheOkinawalove

This place is Ont of beautiful place in Okinawa. maybe you don't know this place was surrounded by city. because Citizen of Urasoe don't know this place!!! You should visit and enjoy!!!...


2012 沖縄県 中学総体 男子ハンドボール競技 決勝戦 Men's U15

Published: July 28, 2012
Length: 29:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Shoebill Taira

浦添中学校 v 美東中学校 2012. 7. 25. Wed 水曜日 平成24年 沖縄県中学校総合体育大会 男子ハンドボール競技 決勝戦 浦添市民体育館 Urasoe...


2012 沖縄県 高等学校新人体育大会 男子ハンドボール 決勝戦 Men's U17

Published: November 10, 2012
Length: 59:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Shoebill Taira

コザ高校 v 興南高校 2012-11-6 Tuesday 平成24年度 沖縄県 高等学校新人体育大会 男子ハンドボール競技 決勝戦 沖縄県 浦添市民体育館 Koza...


2012 沖縄県 高等学校新人体育大会 男子ハンドボール 3位決定戦 Men's U17

Published: November 09, 2012
Length: 30:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Shoebill Taira

那覇西高校 v 具志川商業高校 2012-11-6 Tuesday 平成24年度 沖縄県 高等学校新人体育大会 男子ハンドボール競技 3位決定戦 沖縄県 浦添市民体育...


2012 沖縄県 高等学校新人体育大会 女子ハンドボール 決勝戦 Women's U17

Published: November 09, 2012
Length: 54:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shoebill Taira

那覇西高校 v コザ高校 2012-11-6 Tuesday 平成24年度 沖縄県 高等学校新人体育大会 女子ハンドボール競技 決勝戦 沖縄県 浦添市民体育館 ...


2012 沖縄県 中学総体 女子ハンドボール競技 決勝戦 Women's U15

Published: July 27, 2012
Length: 41:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shoebill Taira

神森中学校 v 仲西中学校 2012. 7. 25. Wed 水曜日 平成24年 沖縄県中学校総合体育大会 女子ハンドボール競技 決勝戦 浦添市民体育館 Kamimori...


2012 沖縄県 高等学校新人体育大会 女子ハンドボール 3位決定戦 Women's U17

Published: November 08, 2012
Length: 16:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shoebill Taira

陽明高校 v 浦添商業高校 2012-11-6 Tuesday 平成24年度 沖縄県 高等学校新人体育大会 女子ハンドボール競技 3位決定戦 沖縄県 浦添市民体育館...


2010 03 08 Driving up the 58 from Kinser (01 & 2) (Okinawa)

Published: May 07, 2010
Length: 35:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NullisSum

A rainy day drive in Okinawa. Sane & sensible drivers. After the daily exhibition of Darwinian theory in action that one experiences driving in Seoul, this was a welcome change ;-)


CAMP KINSER HALF MARATHON 2012 11KM POINT

Published: October 22, 2012
Length: 29:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kamop0607

"CAMP KINSER HALF MARATHON" was held on Oct 21, 2012 in U.S. base "Camp Kinser" located at Urasoe-city, Okinawa, Japan.


Memories....

Published: June 19, 2011
Length: 04:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Ninjarine

A Tale and a Journey of our adventures in Okinawa, Japan.... tear ;(


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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.

Shureimon

Shureimon is a gate in the Shuri neighborhood of Naha, the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the second of Shuri Castle's main gates. It was built in the 16th century. The gate reflects strong Chinese influence, alongside indigenous religious traditions. The four Chinese characters framed on the gate - Shu, rei, no, and kuni, which mean 'Land of Propriety' - were added to the gate long after it was built.

Located at 26.2181, 127.717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Okinawa Prefecture, Gates in Japan, Buildings and structures in Okinawa Prefecture

Tamaudun

is a mausoleum in Shuri, Okinawa, built for Ryūkyūan royalty in 1501 by King Shō Shin, the third king of the second Shō dynasty a short distance from Shuri Castle. The site, covering an area of 2,442m², consists of two stone-walled enclosures, the three compartments of the mausoleum itself facing north and backed by a natural cliff to the south.

Located at 26.2183, 127.715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Ryukyu Kingdom, World Heritage Sites in Japan, Mausoleums, Buildings and structures completed in 1501

Camp Kinser

Camp Kinser is a United States Marine Corps base in Okinawa, Japan. It is named for Sergeant Elbert L. Kinser, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. It is a major logistics base for Marine Corps Forces aboard Okinawa. It's flagship command is the 3rd Marine Logistics Group. It sits adjacent to the East China Sea in the city of Urasoe, and just a few kilometers away from Naha.

Located at 26.2525, 127.697 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Military bases of the United States in Japan, United States Armed Forces in Okinawa Prefecture, United States Marine Corps bases

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 2 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1986, Japanese public universities, Art schools in Japan, Universities and colleges in Okinawa Prefecture

Omoromachi Station

Omoromachi Station is a railway station on the Okinawa Monorail located in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. In the original plans, this station was to be called Makabi Station, after the neighboring district, but opened as Omoromachi Station on August 10, 2003.

Located at 26.2227, 127.698 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Okinawa Prefecture, Naha, Okinawa

Sonohyan-utaki

Sonohyan-utaki is a sacred grove of trees and plants of the traditional indigenous Ryukyuan religion. It is located on the grounds of Shuri Castle in Naha, Okinawa, a few paces away from the Shureimon castle gate.

Located at 26.2181, 127.717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
World Heritage Sites in Japan, Ryukyu Kingdom, Naha, Okinawa

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 2 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

Popular in vicinity

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capture of the webcam かみやま: 普天間基地

かみやま: 普天間基地, かみやま (source)

capture of the webcam Naha: Tomarin Harbour

Naha: Tomarin Harbour, Naha (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Yahuso, Yafusu, Yafuso, 屋富祖, やふそ