Destination Guide: Jūmonji (Yamagata, Tsuruoka Shi) in Japan

Jūmonji
in Tsuruoka Shi of Yamagata, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land (Unesco heritage, 66 mi)
Shirakami-Sanchi (Unesco heritage, 115 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 38.810 and 139.897 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 38° 48' 36" and E 139° 53' 47"
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: 11:33 PM (Sunday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 4:30 am and 6:43 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: 2024-05-12 08:29:37

Delve into Jūmonji

Jūmonji in Tsuruoka Shi (Yamagata) is located in Japan about 216 mi (or 347 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Jūmonji is now 11:33 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Jūmonji. The closest airport in Japan is Shonai Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), 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 66 mi (or 107 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, Shinjo, Nikaho and Obanazawa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature	14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature	19°C / 65 °F
Night Temperature	16°C / 61 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	68%
Air Pressure	1015 hPa
Wind Speed	Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Overcast clouds

Monday, 13th of May 2024

15°C (60 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 14th of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

Time Information

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

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Hotel Stay in Sannou Plaza Premier Annex

Address
5,8 mi
2 1, Suehiro machi, Tsuruoka city, Yamagata 997 0015, Japan.
9970015 Tsuruoka Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00

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Hotel Inn Sakata

Address
6,1 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

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Hotel Route Inn Tsuruoka Ekimae

Address
5,9 mi
1 17, SUEHIROMACHI, TSURUOKA SHI, YAMAGATA, 997 0015, JAPAN.
9970015 Sakata
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:30
Weekend: closed

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Hotel Gobankan

Address
6,0 mi
1 5, TAKARAMACHI, TSURUOKA SHI, YAMAGATA, 997 0021, JAPAN.
9970021 Tsuruoka Shi
Japan

Time Information

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

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Narakan

Address
6,1 mi
2 35, HIYOSHIMACHI, TSURUOKA SHI, YAMAGATA, 997 0029, JAPAN.
9970029 Tsuruoka Shi
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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Length: 39:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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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, Yamagata

Amarume, Yamagata was a town located in Higashitagawa District, Yamagata, Japan. On July 1, 2005 Amarume was merged with the town of Tachikawa, also from Higashitagawa District, to form the new town of Shōnai.

Located at 38.8333, 139.883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dissolved municipalities of Yamagata Prefecture

Fujishima, Yamagata

Fujishima, Yamagata was a town located in Higashitagawa District, Yamagata, Japan. On October 1, 2005, Fujishima was merged into the expanded city of Tsuruoka, along with the towns of Haguro and Kushibiki, the village of Asahi, all from Higashitagawa District, and the town of Atsumi, from Nishitagawa District, and no longer exists as an independent municipality. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,922 and a density of 188.58 persons per km². The total area was 63.22 km .

Located at 38.767, 139.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dissolved municipalities of Yamagata Prefecture

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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamagata Prefecture, West Riku'u Line, Uetsu Main Line, Railway stations opened in 1914

Fujishima Station

Fujishima Station is a JR East railway station located in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 38.7686, 139.894 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamagata Prefecture, Uetsu Main Line

Nishibukuro Station

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

Located at 38.8115, 139.908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamagata Prefecture, Uetsu Main Line, Railway stations opened in 1950

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Jūmonji
in Tsuruoka Shi of Yamagata, Japan

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