Location & Surroundings
Ashio-eki is a railroad station in Tochigi, Japan, at 644 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nikko, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 110 km to the south. The nearest airport is Utsunomiya Ab, 40 km away.
Also known as: 足尾駅 · あしおえき
Overview
Ashio Station is railway station in Nikko, Tochigi prefecture, Japan — JA 栃木県日光市足尾町掛水にあるわたらせ渓谷鐵道の駅.
It is located in Nikkō-shi, Japan.
Established in 1912-12-31.
Also known as: JA WK16
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Basic Data
- Country Japan
- Located in Nikkō-shi
- Type railroad station (RSTN)
- a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 38' 31" N, 139° 26' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 644 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 87 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:21
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:06
- Day length 11 h 18 min
Other railroad stations nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
足尾駅
ja
あしおえき
Weather in Ashio-eki
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ashio-eki, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 17.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 544 W/m2.
Temperature
10.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,021.3 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
0.04 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 10.5 | 1.8 | 312 | 89 | 1,021.3 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.6 | 0.4 | 154 | 54 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 127.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 0.5 | 151 | 53 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 543.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.4 | 2.2 | 327 | 64 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 29.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.2 | 2.1 | 322 | 84 | 1,024.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.1 | 0.1 | 287 | 53 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 134.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.6 | 1.2 | 129 | 39 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 634.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.7 | 0.9 | 311 | 61 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 53.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 8.1 | 1.1 | 320 | 75 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.0 | 2.1 | 185 | 61 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 134.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.4 | 2.1 | 186 | 58 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 616.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.9 | 1.0 | 191 | 84 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 46.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.3 | 0.9 | 321 | 91 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ashio-eki?
Now 10.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 17.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 544 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ashio-eki today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 18m.
What is the local time in Ashio-eki?
Local time is 14:21. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ashio-eki?
Ashio-eki is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Ashio-eki?
DEM 644 m.
Where is Ashio-eki located?
It is at 36.64191, 139.44778 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ashio-eki in?
It is in Japan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Official website www.watetsu.com
- Commons category Ashio Station