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Koyasan

JA 高野山

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Location & Surroundings

Kōyasan is a settlement in Wakayama, Japan, at 830 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nakaiburi, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 410 km to the east. The nearest airport is Yao Airport, 42 km away.

Also known as: 高野山

Overview

Mount Kōya is Buddhist temple complex and settlement in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan — JA 和歌山県北部にある山々の総称.

It is located in Koya, Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, Japan.

Established in 0810-00-00.

The elevation is around 1,000 metre.

Also known as: Koyasan, Kōyasan, Kōya-san

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Basic Data

  • Country Japan
  • Located in Koya
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    34° 13' 0" N, 135° 35' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 830 m
  • Timezone Asia/Tokyo
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 116 p/km²
  • Built-up 4.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Yen (JPY)
  • Phone Prefix +81

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高野山
Kōyasan

Weather in Koyasan

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Koyasan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.6 to 18.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 708 W/m2.

Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
5.2 m/s N (7 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
0.00 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 16.2 5.2 7 64 1,017.2 - / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
6h 18.7 5.4 356 53 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 708.0 n/a
12h 10.7 1.6 65 85 1,022.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 92.6 n/a
18h 9.6 1.6 91 85 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 17.2 1.5 17 63 1,024.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 133.9 n/a
30h 20.5 1.1 23 64 1,022.3 0.03 / 0.03 27 595.6 n/a
36h 14.0 1.8 133 91 1,024.5 0.00 / 0.03 0 73.7 n/a
42h 13.5 1.7 130 90 1,024.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Friday 20.6 0.4 54 66 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 127.8 n/a
54h 22.5 1.6 339 61 1,021.4 0.02 / 0.02 28 668.3 n/a
60h 15.2 1.5 142 94 1,023.6 0.07 / 0.08 10 70.4 n/a
66h 13.8 1.5 123 94 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
Saturday 20.0 0.6 267 70 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 6 126.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Koyasan?
Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.6 to 18.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 708 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 Koyasan today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Koyasan?
Local time is 14:56. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Koyasan?
Koyasan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Koyasan?
DEM 830 m.
Where is Koyasan located?
It is at 34.21667, 135.58333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Koyasan in?
It is in Japan.

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Last updated 2017-04-09
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