Shimotsuke
in Shimotsuke-shi of Tochigi, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.413 and 139.866 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 24' 47" and E 139° 51' 58"
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: 01:29 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:47 am and 6:27 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.240 and -48.670 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Imbituba
References
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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: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Delve into Shimotsuke

Shimotsuke in Shimotsuke-shi (Tochigi) is located in Japan about 51 mi (or 82 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shimotsuke is now 01:29 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Shimotsuke, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Utsunomiya Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), North. 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 Shrines and Temples of Nikko in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 km), North-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: Yuki, Oyama, Tochigi, Chikusei and Mooka. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (3 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

16°C (62 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Ishibashi Business Hotel

Address
2,7 mi
3332, SHIMOKOYAMA, SHIMOTSUKE SHI, TOCHIGI, 329 0502, JAPAN.
3290502 下野市
Japan

Time Information

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


Utsunomiya Dai Ichi Hotel

Address
5,6 mi
3 1 5, SUZUMENOMIYA, UTSUNOMIYA SHI, TOCHIGI, 321 0132, JAPAN.
3210132 宇都宮市
Japan

Time Information

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


Business Hotel Tomato

Address
3,4 mi
2585 10, KAMIKAMO, KAMINOKAWA MACHI KAWACHI GUN, TOCHIGI, 329 0617, JAPAN.
3290617 河内郡 上三川町
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Business Hotel Tsurumi

Address
3,4 mi
2070 1, Kamikamo, Kaminokawa machi, Kawachi gun, Tochigi 329 0617, Japan.
3290617 河内郡 上三川町
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 09:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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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.

Ishibashi, Tochigi

Ishibashi, Tochigi was a town located in Shimotsuga District, Tochigi, Japan. On January 10, 2006 Ishibashi was merged with the town of Minamikawachi, from Kawachi District, and the town of Kokubunji, also from Shimotsuga District, to form the new city of Shimotsuke. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 20,283 and a density of 904.28 persons per km². The total area was 22.43 km².

Located at 36.433, 139.867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dissolved municipalities of Tochigi Prefecture

Minamikawachi, Tochigi

Minamikawachi, Tochigi was a town located in Kawachi District, Tochigi, Japan. On January 10, 2006 Minamikawachi was merged with the towns of Ishibashi and Kokubunji, both from Shimotsuga District, to form the new city of Shimotsuke. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 21,178 and a density of 675.53 persons per km². The total area was 31.35 km².

Located at 36.3839, 139.877 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dissolved municipalities of Tochigi Prefecture

Ishibashi Station (Tochigi)

Ishibashi Station is a JR East railway station located in Shimotsuke, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It opened on 16 July 1895.

Located at 36.4364, 139.867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Tochigi Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line, Utsunomiya Line

Jichi-Idai Station

Jichi-Idai Station is a JR East railway station located in ]]Shimotsuke, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It was opened on April 27, 1983. It is named for Jichi Medical University.

Located at 36.3956, 139.855 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Tochigi Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line, Utsunomiya Line

Koganei Station

is a JR East railway station located in Shimotsuke, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It was opened on March 25, 1893. During most of the day, in excess of half of all trains on the Utsunomiya Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line originate/terminate at Koganei station.

Located at 36.3743, 139.842 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Tochigi Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line, Utsunomiya Line, Railway stations opened in 1893

Jichi Medical University

Jichi Medical University is a private university in Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan, established in 1972. In 2008 the Gates Foundation awarded $100,000 to Hiroyuki Matsuoka, a medical researcher at the university, to do research on flying syringes.

Located at 36.3997, 139.861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1972, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Tochigi Prefecture

Kuniya Station

Kuniya Station is a train station in Mibu, Shimotsuga District, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.4513, 139.824 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Tochigi Prefecture


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shimotsuke, شيموتسوكا, شیموتسوکه، توچیگی, 下野, 下野市, 시모쓰케 시, Simotuke-chhī, Симоцуке, Сімоцуке