Kitami, Japan
KitamiKitami

Kitami Travel Guide

JapanHokkaido
Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Asia
  3. Japan
  4. What to see
  5. Hokkaido
  6. Kitami
City

Facts and practical information

Local name: 北見市 Population: 116.8 thous. (2019)Area: 550.97 mi²Elevation: 256 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°48'5"N, 143°52'55"E
Location

HokkaidoJapan

Contact
Social media
Add
Local time: 00:00
Weather:
Kitami Public Transportation
KitamiAirportsKitamiRailway stations
Kitami Top Attractions

Kitami Attractions - What to See and Explore

Kitami offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Kitami Observatory, Kitami Institute of Technology, Japanese Red Cross Hokkaido College of Nursing. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • kitami observatory
    Observatories and planetariums

    Kitami Observatory

    Kitami Observatory is an astronomical observatory in the Kitami-Abashiri Region Cultural Centre in eastern Hokkaidō, Japan. Its observatory code is 400.

  • kitami institute of technology
    Universities and schools

    Kitami Institute of Technology

    Kitami Institute of Technology is a national university in Kitami, Hokkaido, Japan. Founded as the Kitami Junior College of Technology on 1 April 1960, it was chartered as a university on 1 April 1966.

  • japanese red cross hokkaido college of nursing kitami location map
    Universities and schools

    Japanese Red Cross Hokkaido College of Nursing

    Japanese Red Cross Hokkaido College of Nursing or JRCH is a private university in Kitami, Hokkaidō, Japan, established in 1999.

Kitami plan & book

Unleash the traveler in you — discover the cheapest flight deals, find the perfect hotel or hostel nearby, and search for the best car rental prices. Travel at your own pace to discover new places and enjoy your journey.

Day trips

Kitami – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Kitami, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Abashiri Prison (Abashiri), City Museum of Art (Abashiri), Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples (Abashiri).

  • abashiri prison23 milesNE
    Museum

    Abashiri Prison, Abashiri

    Abashiri Prison is a prison in Abashiri, Hokkaido Prefecture that opened in 1890. The northernmost prison in Japan, it is located near the Abashiri River and east of Mount Tento. It holds inmates with sentences of less than ten years.

  • city museum of art abashiri24 milesNE
    Museum

    City Museum of Art, Abashiri

    Abashiri City Museum of Art is a registered museum that opened in Abashiri, Hokkaidō, Japan in 1972, as the second art museum, and the first such to be purpose-built, on the island. The collection relates to artists of the Okhotsk region and temporary exhibitions are also held.

  • hokkaido museum of northern peoples abashiri22 milesNE
    History museum, Museum

    Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples, Abashiri

    The Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples opened in Abashiri, Hokkaidō, Japan in 1991. Dedicated to the various peoples of the North, across Eurasia and the Americas, the collection includes items relating to the Sámi, Nanai, and Northwest Coast Indians, as well as the more local Okhotsk culture and Ainu.

  • lake onneto akan national park29 milesS
    Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

    Lake Onnetō, Akan National Park

    Lake Onnetō, from the Ainu onne and to, is a freshwater lake near Ashoro in Akan National Park, Hokkaidō, Japan.

  • lake mashu akan national park36 milesSE
    Lake, Nature, Natural attraction

    Lake Mashū, Akan National Park

    Lake Mashū is an endorheic crater lake formed in the caldera of a potentially active volcano. It is located in Akan Mashu National Park on the island of Hokkaidō, Japan. It has been called the clearest lake in the world.

Show all

Best Time To Visit Kitami

Learn when is the best time to travel to Kitami weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

JFMAMJJASOND

May, June, July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in September.

Average temperatures in °F

JFMAMJJASOND

The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

JFMAMJJASOND

The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in August and September.

Length of day in hours

JFMAMJJASOND

We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

Sunrise

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Kitami?

The top attractions to visit in Kitami are:

What is the best time to visit Kitami?

May, June, July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in September. The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Where to next? Visit hokkaido Hokkaido region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Japan.

Japan ▪ Aichi ▪ Akita ▪ Aomori ▪ Chiba ▪ Ehime ▪ Fukui ▪ Fukuoka ▪ Fukushima ▪ Gifu ▪ Gunma ▪ Hiroshima ▪ Hokkaido ▪ Hyōgo ▪ Ibaraki ▪ Ishikawa ▪ Iwate ▪ Kagawa ▪ Kagoshima ▪ Kanagawa ▪ Kochi ▪ Kumamoto ▪ Kyoto ▪ Mie ▪ Miyagi ▪ Miyazaki ▪ Nagano ▪ Nagasaki ▪ Nara ▪ Niigata ▪ Oita ▪ Okayama ▪ Okinawa ▪ Osaka ▪ Saga ▪ Saitama ▪ Shiga ▪ Shimane ▪ Shizuoka ▪ Tochigi ▪ Tokushima ▪ Tokyo ▪ Tottori ▪ Toyama ▪ Wakayama ▪ Yamagata ▪ Yamaguchi ▪ Yamanashi