Asuka
in Sakata Shi of Yamagata, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.887 and 139.919 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 53' 14" and E 139° 55' 9"
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: 12:03 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:37 am and 6:36 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: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Delve into Asuka

Asuka in Sakata Shi (Yamagata) is located in Japan about 221 mi (or 356 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Asuka is now 12:03 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Asuka. The closest airport in Japan is Shonai Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), South-West. 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 64 mi (or 104 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: Sakata, Tsuruoka, Nikaho, Shinjo and Yurihonjo. 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 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 65% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Monday, 6th of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

16°C (60 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

10°C (50 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Route Inn Sakata

Address
3,7 mi
1 48 12, HIGASHIOMACHI, SAKATA SHI, YAMAGATA, 998 0851, JAPAN.
9980851 Sakata-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Ryokan Obata Kanbei

Address
3,9 mi
2 26 5, SHIMBASHI, SAKATA SHI, YAMAGATA, 998 0864, JAPAN.
9980864 Sakata Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Inn Sakata

Address
3,7 mi
650 4, Akiho cho, Sakata city, Yamagata 998 0828, Japan.
9980828 Sakata-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Hakuchoso

Address
4,5 mi
1 8 31, HAMADA, SAKATA SHI, YAMAGATA, 998 0031, JAPAN.
9980031 Sakata Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Inn Sakata Ekimae

Address
4,6 mi
1 10 20, Saiwai cho, Sakata city, Yamagata 998 0023, Japan.
9980023 Sakata-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Sakata Ekimae Kudo Ryokan

Address
4,7 mi
1 8 22, SAIWAICHO, SAKATA SHI, YAMAGATA, 998 0023, JAPAN.
9980023 Sakata Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Sakata Central Hotel

Address
4,8 mi
4 22, Chuohiigashimachi, Sakata city, Yamagata 998 0033, Japan.
9980033 Sakata Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Rich & Garden Sakata

Address
4,7 mi
1 1 1, Wakatake cho, Sakata city, Yamagata 998 0834, Japan.
9980834 Sakata-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Jizo no Yu Ryokan

Address
4,9 mi
3 3 11, HONCHO, SAKATA CITY, YAMAGATA 998 0043, JAPAN.
9980043 Sakata Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Mogamiya Ryokan (Yamagata)

Address
5,0 mi
2 2 16, NAKAMACHI, SAKATA SHI, YAMAGATA, 998 0044, JAPAN.
9980044 Sakata Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

酒田散歩 Walk Around Sakata No.4

Published: August 02, 2010
Length: 31:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Nonanepod

ご覧戴きありがとうございます。 山形県酒田市の山居倉庫、料亭香梅咲 相馬樓です。 http://www.sakata-kankou.gr.jp/yumenokura/ http://www6.ocn.ne.jp/~kamezaki/...


Crazy storm in Sakata

Published: February 18, 2008
Length: 54:40 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: fadeindreams

Not the most interesting video but really meant to be a reminder of what's been thrown at me. All of it was recorded one evening on a trip to the grocery store. It's unedited. The map marker...


2011.8.6 酒田花火ショー 第1部 グランドオープン「輝点」

Published: August 08, 2011
Length: 19:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hoso787

Sakata Hanabi show 2011 Part 1 Title : Bright spot of Sakata IKEBUN Co.,Ltd. 第1部 グランドオープン「輝点」 酒田に咲き誇る大輪の花が新たな...


酒田花火ショー2010 第3部 全国名人選抜「20号玉の大博覧会」

Published: August 10, 2010
Length: 24:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hoso787

sakata hanabi show 2010 Part 3 The pyrotechnician who was selected from the whole country Title :"The great exhibition of fireworks of 24inch shell" 全国名人選抜 「20号玉の大...


2011.8.6 酒田花火ショー 第2部 「四季」 1/2

Published: August 08, 2011
Length: 48:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hoso787

Sakata Hanabi show 2011 Part 2 1/2 Title : The four seasons of Sakata IKEBUN Co.,Ltd. Ando Fireworks Co., Ltd. KOMATU FIREWORKS North Japan fireworks enterprise Co., Ltd....


羽越本線 485系 特急いなほ4号 車窓1 酒田~あつみ温泉 View of the limited express

Published: July 12, 2014
Length: 34:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: caruze67

再生リストhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG2FOfMxsIvmHMog-iq4GNMSv3ZiyNxNy 2014年6月24日撮影 羽越本線・白新線経由485系特急いなほ4号の酒田駅~新潟駅間の...


701系0番台(更新車) 普通秋田ゆき始発列車@羽越本線・酒田

Published: February 04, 2014
Length: 35:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HQKQ

The approaching cars are JR east series 701. This is the Uetsu main line, local train for Akita. Taken at Sakata station. Date: 2 Feb, 2014 (JST)


JR酒田駅 (山形県酒田市) 2014,4/9撮影

Published: September 01, 2014
Length: 57:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 8811kr

駅名:JR酒田駅 英名:Sakata Station 所在地:山形県酒田市幸町一丁目1-1 前回の酒田駅散策撮影動画よりかは長くなっています。 鶴岡・村上方面は...


酒田花火ショー2010 第1部 グランドオープン「旅立ち」

Published: August 09, 2010
Length: 38:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hoso787

sakata hanabi show 2010 Part 1 Grand opening Title :"The departure" IKEBUN Co.,Ltd. グランドオープン「旅立ち」 酒田まつり500年に向かって ...


JR貨物 EF81-746 貨物列車@羽越本線・酒田到着

Published: February 03, 2014
Length: 06:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HQKQ

The approaching car is JR freight series EF81. Taken at Sakata station. Date: 5:04, 2 Feb, 2014 (JST)


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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.

Amarume Station

Amarume Station is a JR East railway station located in Shōnai, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.8443, 139.911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamagata Prefecture, West Riku'u Line, Uetsu Main Line, Railway stations opened in 1914

Kita-Amarume Station

Kita-Amarume Station is a JR East railway station located in Shōnai, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.8676, 139.908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamagata Prefecture, Uetsu Main Line

Sagoshi Station

Sagoshi Station is a JR East railway station located in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.8951, 139.907 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamagata Prefecture, Uetsu Main Line, Railway stations opened in 1914

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Asuka.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Tobutori, Asuka, 飛鳥