Kominato-wan
Kominato-wan is a bay in Aomori, Tohoku. Kominato-wan is situated nearby to the locality Horikae, as well as near the quarter Hamago.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kominato Station and Shimizugawa Station.
Kominato Station
Railway station
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Kominato Station is a railway station of the Aoimori Railway Line located in the central district of the town of Hiranai in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The station has been in operation since 1891, with a new station building – consisting of a side and island platform connected to the station building by a footbridge – was completed in 1986. Kominato Station is situated 3 km west of Kominato-wan.
Shimizugawa Station
Railway station
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Shimizugawa Station is a railway station in the town of Hiranai, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, operated by the third sector railway operator Aoimori Railway Company. Shimizugawa Station is situated 3½ km southeast of Kominato-wan.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Asadokoro and Hiranai.
Asadokoro
Quarter
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Asadokoro is a coastal neighborhood in the town of Hiranai in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is known for its tidal flats on the coast of Mutsu Bay that attract groups of migratory birds. The flats are designated as a National Special Natural Monument.
Hiranai
Town
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Hiranai is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan and a part of the Aomori metropolitan area. As of 1 September 2025, the town had an estimated population of 9,616 in 4,726 households, and a population density of 44 persons per km. Hiranai is situated 3½ km southwest of Kominato-wan.
Kominato-wan
- Type: Bay
- Also known as: “Kominato Bay”, “Shiranai Bay”, and “Shiranai-wan”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Aomori, Tohoku, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
40.93917° or 40° 56′ 21″ northLongitude
140.99166° or 140° 59′ 30″ eastOpen location code
8RG2WXQR+MMGeoNames ID
2129463
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Horikae and Hamago.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Horikae Fishing Port and Kominato Gyokō.
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