Yasu
in Yasu-shi of Shiga, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.101 and 136.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 6' 1" and E 136° 1' 3"
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: 02:10 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:06 am and 6:39 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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Yasu

Yasu in Yasu-shi (Shiga) is located in Japan about 211 mi (or 339 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Yasu is now 02:10 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Yasu, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Osaka International Airport in a distance of 39 mi (or 63 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 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: Moriyama, Ritto, Omihachiman, Kusatsu and Konan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

18°C (65 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

15°C (60 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

20°C (67 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

Address
3,2 mi
2876 Imahama-cyo, Moriyama
524-0101 Shiga
Japan

Time Information

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


Setre Marina Biwako

Address
4,3 mi
Inside the premises of Yanmar Marina, 1380 1, Mizuho cho, Moriyama city, Shiga 524 0102, Japan.
5240102 Moriyama Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 12:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwako

Address
6,3 mi
1-27 Nishiojicho, Kusatsu-shi, Shiga
525-0037 Nishioji-Cho,,Kusatsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Central Hotel Yasu

Address
2,2 mi
948 1, Ichimiyake, Yasu city, Shiga 520 2362, Japan.
5202362 Yasu Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Urban Hotel Kusatsu

Address
6,5 mi
1-4-31, Oji
525-0032 Kusatsu
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Route Inn Grantia Hanyu Spa Resort

Address
4,5 mi
3 19 3, NISHI, HANYU SHI, SAITAMA, 348 0054, JAPAN.
3480054 Kuki
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kusatsu Estopia Hotel

Address
6,3 mi
4 32, Nishiojicho, Kusatsu city, Shiga 525 0037, Japan.
5250037 Kusatsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Kusatsu Daiichi Hotel

Address
5,9 mi
5 5, Wakatake cho, Kusatsu city, Shiga 525 0031, Japan.
5250031 Kusatsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00
Weekend: closed


Omihachiman Youth Hostel

Address
6,0 mi
610, MARUYAMA CHO, OMIHACHIMAN SHI, SHIGA, 523 0805, JAPAN.
5230805 Omihachiman Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel 21

Address
6,1 mi
7 10, Wakatake cho, Kusatsu city, Shiga 525 0031, Japan.
5250031 Kusatsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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

Lonely Crow

Published: March 31, 2015
Length: 01:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Greg Peterson

A solitary crow coos from a pine tree in Yasugawa Sports Park, Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Many crows gather in these pine trees, but this one was alone. The loud train (about 1:05-1:18)...


Black Kite Hits Power Line

Published: October 12, 2014
Length: 30:03 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Greg Peterson

A Japanese black kite hits a high-voltage power line over Yasugawa in Deba, Ritto City, Shiga, Japan. The kite recovers and continues to soar. Shot with Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera and old 300mm...


Shinkansen at Yasugawa

Published: October 14, 2014
Length: 47:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Greg Peterson

Very short clip of Kyoto-bound Shinkansen entering Ritto City on the bridge over Yasugawa with the Hira mountain range in the background. Video was shot with an Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera and...


[FHD]大物車回送(シキ180)(20130219) Big freight car Deadhead

Published: February 19, 2013
Length: 39:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

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EF65-1135号機牽引 レール運搬用貨車 JR琵琶湖線・守山通過

Published: October 22, 2013
Length: 35:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JRwehksf

手持ち撮影です。 レールの取替工事などに使用する貨車を牽引していました。


Shinkansen at Yasugawa

Published: August 19, 2013
Length: 48:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Greg Peterson

Several Shinkansen trains at Yasugawa seen from the Moriyama side of the river. Trains going from right to left are bound for Tokyo. Trains coming from the left will soon stop at Kyoto. On...


Japan Short Videos. Vorderarbeitsgymnastik.

Published: December 31, 2013
Length: 41:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Infinio

Japan, Yasu, Januar 2013.


野洲川を渡る新幹線[HD]('09.12)Shinkansen Bullet Trains, Japan

Published: June 21, 2010
Length: 07:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: quamegor

700系、N700系×2、300系×2、N700系、500系の順です。東海道新幹線の米原・京都間で、三上山(近江富士)を背景に、滋賀県の野洲川を渡っていきます...


中山道にシベリア鉄道?!

Published: April 11, 2012
Length: 52:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: channnelzoo

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守山夏祭、ひみこん!サプライズ②加藤景子氏演奏.m4v

Published: September 24, 2012
Length: 12:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bpasao

邪馬台国近江説・第2回・もりやま卑弥呼コンテスト」会場での飛び入り演奏して下さったときの映像。


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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.

Ōmihachiman, Shiga

Ōmihachiman, Shiga is a city in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on March 31, 1954. In the quinquennial census of 2010, it had a population of 81,730 . With a total area of 76.97 km, the population density is 1,062 persons per km². On March 21, 2010, the town of Azuchi from Gamō District merged with the city to create the current city of Ōmihachiman.

Located at 35.0589, 135.994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in Shiga Prefecture, Ōmihachiman, Shiga

Yasu Station (Shiga)

Yasu Station is a train station in Yasu, Shiga, Japan.

Located at 35.0685, 136.023 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tōkaidō Main Line, Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
野洲