Major city · Japan
Noshiro能代市
Skip Noshiro unless you are a basketball fan or need a quiet stop on the Akita coast: half a day covers the gymnasium and a walk by the sea.
Noshiro is a small port city on the Sea of Japan coast, best known for its basketball culture (the city produced the manga Slam Dunk) and the nearby Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage forest. Most travellers pass through on the way to Oga or the Shirakami mountains. The city itself has a few sights but no must-see draw.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (heavy snow), Aug (crowded)
- Airport
- ONJ
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Noshiro110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Noshiro, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyNoshiro is safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportONJ Odate-Noshiro Airport (About 45 min by taxi; no public transport.
- Getting aroundWalk or rent a bicycle.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen or soba¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7)
- BeerBeer (can at konbini)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Shirakami-Sanchi¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11) (check)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥12,000 (≈ US$85) · High ¥22,000 (≈ US$150)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ONJ Odate-Noshiro Airport (About 45 min by taxi; no public transport. Three flights daily from Tokyo Haneda (ANA).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Care
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Jul, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Aug. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Apr (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Noshiro: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
18 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
15 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
14 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
14 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
16 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or rent a bicycle. Taxis are available at the station. The city is small enough to cover on foot in a few hours.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Shirakami-Sanchi
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus from Noshiro Station to Anmon Falls trailhead, about 1 h
World Heritage beech forest; hiking trails of 1–4 h. Check bus schedule in advance.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
JR Ou Line to Oga, about 1 h 15 min
Namahage museum and coastal scenery; a full day.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
JR Ou Line, about 1 h 20 min
Castle ruins, Senshu Park and the Akita Museum of Art.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near Noshiro Station
Convenient for trains and buses; a few business hotels and a ryokan.
Shirakami-Sanchi area
For hikers; minshuku and a lodge near the trailheads.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥6,000–9,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥9,000–15,000 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business-hotel double room1 × 1 night × ¥12,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥12,000 | ¥24,000 |
| Taxi from Odate-Noshiro Airport to Noshiro1 × ¥8,000 · check | ¥8,000 |
| Bus to Shirakami-Sanchi (return)2 × ¥2,000 · check | ¥4,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ¥2,500 | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥5,300 |
| Trip total≈ ¥29,150 per person per day, bed included | ¥58,300≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen or soba | ¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beer (can at konbini) | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxi | ¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17) |
| Bus to Shirakami-Sanchi | ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Heavy snow in winter: roads and trains can be delayed.
- No public transport from Odate-Noshiro Airport to Noshiro: arrange a taxi or rental car in advance.
- The gymnasium may be closed during events: check the schedule.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Noshiro能代市
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The US consulate is in Sapporo; most other countries have embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Odate-Noshiro Airport → Noshiro (taxi): about ¥8,000 (≈ US$55), 45 min (check)
- Noshiro → Akita (JR Ou Line): about ¥1,500 (≈ US$11), 1 h 20 min (check)
- Noshiro → Oga (JR Ou Line): about ¥1,200 (≈ US$9), 1 h 15 min (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとう — Thank you (arigatō)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Noshiro. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (heavy snow), Aug (crowded) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours (gymnasium, local shrines).
- Eat pages with last orders and cash-only notes.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for ONJ and Noshiro Station.
Sources
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