Kinosawa
in Higashitagawa-gun of Yamagata, Japan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.713 and 140.011 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 42' 47" and E 140° 0' 39"
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: 01:46 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:24 am and 6:48 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: 2024-05-18 08:26:29

Delve into Kinosawa

Kinosawa in Higashitagawa-gun (Yamagata) is located in Japan about 210 mi (or 337 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kinosawa is now 01:46 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Kinosawa. The closest airport in Japan is Shonai Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 22 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land in a distance of 62 mi (or 100 km), 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: Tsuruoka, Sakata, Shinjo, Obanazawa and Sagae. 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 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 20th of May 2024

16°C (62 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 21st of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Ryokan Hagurokan

Address
2,8 mi
111, Azatouge, Touge, Haguromachi, Tsuruoka city, Yamagata 997 0211, Japan.
9970211 Tsuruoka Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Tamon Kan

Address
2,8 mi
115, TOUGE, HAGURO MACHI, TSURUOKA SHI, YAMAGATA KEN 997 0211, JAPAN.
9970211 Tsuruoka Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Daishinbo

Address
2,7 mi
95, HAGUROMACHI TOGE, TSURUOKA SHI, YAMAGATA, 997 0211, JAPAN.
9970211 Tsuruoka Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Tsukinosawa Onsen Kita-Gassanso

Address
5,4 mi
1 67, Nichiyama, Tachiyazawa, Shonai machi, Higashitagawa gun, Yamagata, 999 6609, Japan.
9996609 Higashitagawa Gun Shonai Machi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hagurosan Sankoin

Address
2,7 mi
92, HAGUROMACHI TOGE, TSURUOKA SHI, YAMAGATA, 997 0211, JAPAN.
9970211 Tsuruoka Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Takamiya Mogamigawa Bettei Beni

Address
4,3 mi
3058, Furukuchi, Tozawa mura, Mogami gun, Yamagata 999 6401, Japan.
9996401 Mogami Gun Tozawa Mura
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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大鳥居を通過 -天気がよい-

Published: July 31, 2009
Length: 16:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SmallGate

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Published: April 15, 2011
Length: 08:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: February 26, 2009
Length: 31:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SmallGate

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Published: May 12, 2009
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Length: 35:28 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: September 22, 2013
Length: 52:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: September 23, 2013
Length: 45:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sdyokohama

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Published: December 24, 2007
Length: 52:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kiyokiku

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Published: September 14, 2014
Length: 52:11 min
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Published: December 24, 2007
Length: 42:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kiyokiku

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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.

Three Mountains of Dewa

The Three Mountains of Dewa refer to the three sacred mountains of Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, which are clustered together in the ancient province of Dewa. Holy to the Japanese Shinto religion and especially the mountain ascetic cult of Shugendo, Dewa Sanzan are a popular pilgrimage site visited by many, including famed haiku poet Matsuo Bashō. The Haguro Five-story Pagoda is a recognized national treasure of Japan.

Located at 38.7003, 140 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shinto shrines in Yamagata Prefecture, Mountains of Yamagata Prefecture, Japanese pagodas

Mount Haguro

Mount Haguro is one of the Three Mountains of Dewa in the ancient province of Dewa, Japan. As the lowest of the three mountains, standing at 414 m, it is the only one that is accessible throughout the year. A path of 2,466 stone steps leads to its summit amidst 600-year-old sugi trees, past the famous Gojū-tō (五重塔) five story pagoda and numerous shrines. The steps and the pagoda are listed as National Treasures.

Located at 38.7003, 140 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shinto shrines in Yamagata Prefecture, Mountains of Yamagata Prefecture, National Treasures of Japan

Saikan

Saikan (斎館, Saikan) is a sprawling temple lodging atop Mt. Haguro (羽黒山 Haguro-san), part of the Three Mountains of Dewa (出羽三山 Dewa Sanzan). It connects directly to the main temple of the complex through a long passageway that climbs further up the mountain. Elaborate Gohonbo Bassho-zen meals are served to visitors. Traditionally, it is reached by climbing up 2,466 stone steps up the side of the mountain, but it can also be reached by car or bus. \t\t \t\t\tSaikan2. jpg \t\t\t A simple breakfast.

Located at 38.7034, 139.98 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shinto shrines in Yamagata Prefecture

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kinozowa, Kinosawa, 木の沢