Shimosato
in Higashimuro-gun of Wakayama, Japan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.584 and 135.920 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 35' 1" and E 135° 55' 10"
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: 08:53 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:55 am and 6:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Farol de Santa Marta
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: 2024-05-14 08:25:02

Discover Shimosato

Shimosato in Higashimuro-gun (Wakayama) is a city in Japan about 259 mi (or 417 km) south-west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Shimosato is now 08:53 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Shimosato, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Nanki Shirahama Airport in a distance of 32 mi (or 52 km), 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 Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), North-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: Shingu, Kumano, Owase, Tanabe and Kihoku. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 65 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

HOTEL URASHIMA

Address
3,4 mi
1165-2 KATSUURA NACHIKATSUURA-CHO
6495334 Katsuura,Higashimuro-Gun
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Katsuura Onsen Katsuura Gyoen

Address
3,7 mi
216 19, KATSUURA, NACHIKATSUURA CHO, HIGASHIMURO GUN, WAKAYAMA 649 5334, JAPAN.
6495334 Higashimuro Gun Nachikatsura Cho
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Taiji Onsen Hanairodori no Yado Kayu

Address
1,9 mi
Kujirahamakoennai, Taiji, Taiji cho, Higashimuro gun, Wakayama 649 5171, Japan.
6495171 Higashimuro Gun Taiji Cho
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Hiizuru Kurenai no Yado Katsuura Kanko Hotel

Address
3,5 mi
1530, Tenma, Nachikatsuura cho, Higashimuro gun, Wakayama 649 5331, Japan.
6495331 Katsuura
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Mankikatsuura Onsen Manseirou

Address
3,4 mi
448, KATSURA, NACHIKATSURA CHO, HIGASHIMURO GUN, WAKAYAMA, 649 5334, JAPAN.
6495334 Higashimuro Gun Nachikatsura Cho
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Katsuura Onsen Kyukamura Nanki Katsuura

Address
6,4 mi
719, Ukui, Nachi katsuura cho, Higashi muro gun, Wakayama 649 5312, Japan.
6495312 Oazaugui,Nachikatsuura-Cho,Higashimuro-Gun
Japan

Time Information

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


Yukai Resort Nankikatsuura Onsen Koshi no Yu

Address
3,0 mi
1108, YUKAWA, NACHIKATSURA CHO, HIGASHIMURO GUN, WAKAYAMA, 649 5336, JAPAN.
6495336 Higashimuro Gun Nachikatsura Cho
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Katsuura Onsen Hotel Nakanoshima

Address
3,0 mi
1179 9, OAZA, KATSURA, NACHIKATSURA CHO, HIGASHIMURO GUN, WAKAYAMA, 649 5334, JAPAN.
6495334 Oazakatsuura,Nachikatsuura-Cho,Higashimuro-Gun
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Katsuura Onsen Hotel Nagisaya

Address
2,6 mi
955 1, YUKAWA, OAZA, NACHIKATSURA CHO, HIGASHIMURO GUN, WAKAYAMA, 649 5336, JAPAN.
6495336 Higashimuro Gun Nachikatsura Cho
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Charmant

Address
3,3 mi
4 3 16, TSUKIJI, NACHIKATSURA CHO, HIGASHIMURO GUN, WAKAYAMA, 649 5335, JAPAN.
6495335 Higashimuro Gun Nachikatsura Cho
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Dolphing Base - Nadando com Golfinhos

Published: August 26, 2011
Length: 02:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Koji Yukui


シャチ骨格標本・くじらの博物館.

Published: September 03, 2013
Length: 35:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: おおさか村

和歌山県の太地町立くじらの博物館でのシャチの骨格標本を見ました。


イルカショー・くじらの博物館

Published: September 04, 2013
Length: 02:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: おおさか村

和歌山県東牟婁郡太地町のくじら浜公園のくじらの博物館でを見ました。


太地町くじらの博物館

Published: January 31, 2014
Length: 45:48 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: k1102video

和歌山県の太地町にあるくじらの博物館で撮影した動画です。


シロナガスクジラの骨格標本・くじらの博物館

Published: September 04, 2013
Length: 04:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: おおさか村

和歌山県東牟婁郡太地町のくじら浜公園のくじらの博物館でシロナガスクジラの骨格標本を見ました。


20141230 太地町立くじらの博物館 クジラショー

Published: January 04, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: umiboze


太地町立くじらの博物館でくじらに餌やり

Published: May 25, 2014
Length: 07:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 奄美ノタ

太地町立くじらの博物館でくじらに餌やりしました。イルカもいます.


太地 くじらの博物館 白いバンドウイルカ 4

Published: February 27, 2014
Length: 29:58 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: izumimakiko


Taiji Whale Museum Dolphinshow 太地町 くじらの博物館 イルカショー2013.01.11

Published: January 12, 2013
Length: 19:22 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: musikuzei

和歌山県太地町にある「くじらの博物館」でのイルカショーです。


太地のイルカたち

Published: November 19, 2011
Length: 36:35 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: yuu7676

和歌山県太地町の鯨博物館にふらっと寄ったら、イルカに癒されました。 台風の影響で人も少なかったので、これを見た人はみなさん行ってくだ...


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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.

The Cove (film)

The Cove is a 2009 documentary film that analyzes and questions Japan's dolphin hunting culture. It was awarded the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2010. The film is a call to action to halt mass dolphin kills, change Japanese fishing practices, and to inform and educate the public about the risks, and increasing hazard, of mercury poisoning from dolphin meat. The film is told from an ocean conservationist's point of view.

Located at 33.5989, 135.946 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
2009 films, 2000s documentary films, American films, American documentary films, Best Documentary Feature Academy Award winners, Documentary films about environmental issues, Films about dolphins, Environment of Japan, Documentary films about animal rights, Fishing industry in Japan, Wakayama Prefecture, Lions Gate Entertainment films

Nachi-Katsuura Observatory

Nachi-Katsuura Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, Japan. Facing the Pacific Ocean, it lies within the Yoshino-Kumano National Park. It is 0.83368 Earth radi from the rotational axis of the Earth, and +0.55040 Earth radii above the equatorial plane.

Located at 33.61, 135.925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Astronomical observatories in Japan

Yukawa Station

Yukawa Station is a railway station in Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 33.6096, 135.925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Wakayama Prefecture

Taiji Station

Taiji Station is a railway station in Taiji, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 33.5915, 135.927 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Wakayama Prefecture

Shimosato Station

Shimosato Station is a railway station in Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 33.5823, 135.922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Wakayama Prefecture

Kii-Uragami Station

Kii-Uragami Station is a railway station in Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 33.5606, 135.894 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Wakayama Prefecture

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