Koura
in Shimane, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.517 and 132.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 31' 0" and E 132° 58' 0"
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: 01:10 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:12 am and 6:56 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.287 and -51.094 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tavares
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: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Discover Koura

Koura in Shimane is a town in Japan about 378 mi (or 608 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Koura is now 01:10 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 11 airports near Koura, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Izumo Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 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 Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape in a distance of 41 mi (or 66 km), South-West. 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: Matsue, Izumo, Sakaiminato, Unnan and Yasugi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

25°C (78 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

19°C (67 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Matsueshinjiko Onsen Tenten Temari

Address
5,5 mi
73, CHIDORICHO, MATSUE SHI, SHIMANE, 690 0852, JAPAN.
6900852 Matsue Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Matsueshinjiko Onsen Naniwa Issui

Address
5,5 mi
63, CHIDORICHO, MATSUE SHI, SHIMANE, 690 0852, JAPAN.
6900852 Chidori-Cho,,Matsue-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Tamatsukuri Onsen Tamatsukuri International Hotel

Address
6,1 mi
148, TAMAYUCHO YUMACHI, MATSUE SHI, SHIMANE, 699 0202, JAPAN.
6990202 Matsue Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Matsueshinjiko Onsen Matsue New Urban Hotel

Address
5,8 mi
40 1, NISHICHA MACHI, MATSUE SHI, SHIMANE 690 0845, JAPAN.
6900845 松江市
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

アキーラさんドライブ①島根県・松江市街・Matsue-city,Japan

Published: October 18, 2013
Length: 52:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 憂国の旅人 アキーラ旅Travel Channel 1

2013年(平成25年)10月11日~14日に山陰地方(島根・鳥取県)を旅行した。60年に1回おこなわれるという遷宮年である出雲大社への参拝が最大の目...


Matsue — The Water City

Published: November 08, 2011
Length: 42:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JOHAN AZUL QUIROGA CAPACHO

http://MechatronicsEngineering-NewEra.blogspot.com/ ] Matsue ciudad en la prefectura de Shimane creció alrededor del castillo, construido en 1611, y todavía conserva gran parte de la mirada...


Horikawa-meguri 堀川めぐり

Published: January 05, 2015
Length: 04:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: LittleBitWorks

Horikawa-meguri goes around the castle of Matsue-jyo on a moat in Matsue city Japan. The roof of the boat goes up and down by electrically operation. Please confirm the reason by this video....


アキーラさんドライブ①国道431号線を鳥取県境港方面へ・島根県松江市付近,Route431,Matsue-city,Japan

Published: October 27, 2013
Length: 26:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 憂国の旅人 アキーラ旅Travel Channel 1

国際ジャーナリスト&旅行ジャーナリスト 大川原 明のホームページは下記 http://yukokunoshi-akira.com/ アメブロ(憂国の士アキーラ世界1周・日本1...


松江城の桜祭り!松江城Matsue-jo の見所や観光名所、動画と写真

Published: March 31, 2015
Length: 43:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 山陰父

"山陰の父プレゼンツ"ゴールデンウィークは松江城に行こう!松江城の桜祭り!松江城Matsue-jo 周辺の見所や観光名所の美しい動画と風景写真を紹...


【Matsue Kwaidan Talk✰Behind the Scenes 】

Published: August 25, 2013
Length: 47:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: injtokyojapan

日時 2013年7月25日(木)19:00-21:00(受付18:40-) 終了後、サイン会を実施 ◇会場 松江歴史館 暮らしの大広間(島根県松江市殿町279) ◇出演...


Matsue Shimane,Japan 島根 松江城のの堀川めぐりは想像以上に屋根が下がる:旅

Published: August 20, 2011
Length: 03:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mimi33333333

山陰旅行で城下町松江に行ったので、お城の観光をしてきました。 お城のお堀を小舟でまわる「ぐるっと松江堀川めぐり」がよかったです。...


キョール・アガス・クラック(#Matsue Irish Tune Unit)

Published: July 24, 2014
Length: 23:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: injtokyojapan


Matsue Castle(松江城, 마츠에성)

Published: February 11, 2014
Length: 18:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Choose A MENU

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Matsue castle

Published: September 07, 2008
Length: 59:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ka2um

The view from the top of Matsue castle/ http://www.urban.ne.jp/home/ho5135/ 松江城からの宍道湖を含めた眺めです。


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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.

Matsue Vogel Park

Shimane Vogel Park, or Matsue Vogel Park (松江フォーゲルパーク), is an aviary park in Shimane Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan. Amid pleasant green hills on the North shore of Lake Shinji, it has paved walkways between four aviaries holding tropical birds - mostly toucans, turacos, hornbills and ibises. The park is also home to various birds from around the world, including rare and exotic birds. There are also a number of waterfowl to be found in the aquatic birds aviary.

Located at 35.4762, 132.944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Zoos in Japan, Buildings and structures in Shimane Prefecture, Bird parks, Gardens in Shimane Prefecture, Greenhouses

Matsue English Garden Mae Station

Matsue English Garden Mae Station is a railway station operated by Ichibata Electric Railway, located in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 35.4773, 133.004 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shimane Prefecture

Sada Jinja

Sada Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The Taisha-zukuri north, central and south halls of 1807 are Important Cultural Properties. Sada Shin Noh, ritual purification dances performed annually on 24 and 25 September, have been designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. In 2011 Sada Shin Noh was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Located at 35.5089, 133.006 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shinto shrines in Shimane Prefecture, Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties, Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, Noh

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