Kurokawa
in Higashiokitama-gun of Yamagata, Japan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.017 and 140.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 1' 0" and E 140° 4' 59"
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: 04:58 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:40 am and 6:32 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: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into Kurokawa

Kurokawa in Higashiokitama-gun (Yamagata) is located in Japan about 162 mi (or 261 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kurokawa is now 04:58 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Kurokawa, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Yamagata Airport in a distance of 31 mi (or 51 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land in a distance of 88 mi (or 141 km), North-East. 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: Nanyo, Nagai, Yonezawa, Kaminoyama and Yamagata. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 70 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 36%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

28°C (82 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

26°C (79 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Akayu Onsen Mori no Yu

Address
5,2 mi
548, Akayu, Nanyo city, Yamagata 999 2211, Japan.
9992211 Yonezawa
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Ryokan Yamatoya

Address
5,1 mi
972, AKAYU, NANYO SHI, YAMAGATA, 999 2211, JAPAN.
9992211 Nanyo Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Akayu Onsen Tambakan

Address
5,2 mi
1014, AKAYU, NANYO SHI, YAMAGATA, 999 2211, JAPAN.
9992211 Nanyo Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Akayu Onsen Ryokan Daimonjiya

Address
5,2 mi
1003, AKAYU, NANYO SHI, YAMAGATA, 999 2211, JAPAN.
9992211 Nanyo Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Akayu Onsen Tansen Hotel

Address
5,2 mi
988, Akayu, Nanyo city, Yamagata 999 2211, Japan.
9992211 Nanyo Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Akayu Onsen Gotemmori

Address
5,2 mi
989, AKAYU, NANYO SHI, YAMAGATA, 999 2211, JAPAN.
9992211 Yonezawa
Japan

Time Information

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


Taspark Hotel

Address
6,3 mi
6 27, TATEMACHI KITA, NAGAI SHI, YAMAGATA, 993 0011, JAPAN.
9930011 Nagai Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 11:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Kappo Ryokan Business Hotel Yoshinoya

Address
4,1 mi
417 12, FUKUZAWA, TAKAHATA MACHI HIGASHIOKITAMA GUN, YAMAGATA, 999 2174, JAPAN.
9992174 Higashiokitama Gun Takahata Machi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Folkloro Takahata (JR Higashinihon Hotels)

Address
4,2 mi
200, TAMAZAKI, TAKAHATA MACHI HIGASHIOKITAMA GUN, YAMAGATA, 999 2173, JAPAN.
9992173 Higashiokitama Gun Takahata Machi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Itoya Ryokan

Address
4,8 mi
1024, MIYAUCHI, NANYO SHI, YAMAGATA, 992 0472, JAPAN.
9920472 Nanyo Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


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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.

Higashiokitama District, Yamagata

Higashiokitama District, Yamagata is a district located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 45,338 and a density of 130.85 persons per km². The total area is 346.50 km².

Located at 38.012, 140.084 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts in Yamagata Prefecture

Ringō, Nan'yō

Ringō, Nan'yō is a district in the western part of the city of Nan'yō, Yamagata, Japan. As of 2003, it has an estimated population of 2,005.

Located at 38.05, 140.083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nan'yō, Yamagata

Ringō Station

Ringō Station is a railway station located in Ringo, Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.0573, 140.098 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamagata Prefecture, Flower Nagai Line

Uzen-Komatsu Station

Uzen-Komatsu Station is a JR East railway station located in Kawanishi, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. Kan'i itaku station.

Located at 38.0047, 140.049 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamagata Prefecture, Yonesaka Line, Railway stations opened in 1926

Inukawa Station

Inukawa Station is a JR East railway station located in Kawanishi, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.0254, 140.052 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamagata Prefecture, Yonesaka Line

Imaizumi Station

Imaizumi Station is a railway station located in Nagai, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.0567, 140.044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamagata Prefecture, Yonesaka Line, Flower Nagai Line

Nishi-Ōtsuka Station

Nishi-Ōtsuka Station is a Yamagata Railway Company railway station located in Kawanishi, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.0555, 140.065 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamagata Prefecture, Flower Nagai Line


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kurokawa, 黒川