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Konan

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Local name: 湖南市 Population: 54.7 thous. (2019)Area: 27.18 mi²Coordinates: 35°0'0"N, 136°4'59"E
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Best Time To Visit Konan

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

Popularity among visitors

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August is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in November.

Average temperatures in °F

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

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in December. Most of it rains in June and July.

Length of day in hours

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

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Konan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ōsasahara Shrine, Mikami Shrine, Minakuchi Castle, Rittō.

  • osasahara shrine yasu5.4 miN
    Sacred and religious sites

    Ōsasahara Shrine, Yasu

    137 min walk • Ōsasahara Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Yasu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The kami worshipped at this shrine are Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Kushinadahime.

  • mikami shrine yasu4.7 miNW
    Sacred and religious sites, Temple

    Mikami Shrine, Yasu

    119 min walk • Mikami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Yasu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The kami worshipped at this shrine is Ame-no-mikage-no-mikoto, Amaterasu's grandson, who in legend, descended onto 432-meter Mount Mikami during the reign of Emperor Kōrei to become the shintai of the mountain.

  • minakuchi castle koka5.1 miSE
    Museum, History museum, Forts and castles

    Minakuchi Castle, Koka

    130 min walk • Minakuchi Castle, is a hirashiro-style Japanese castle located in the former town of Minakuchi, in the city of Kōka, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

  • ritto kusatsu5 miW
    City, Area

    Rittō, Kusatsu

    129 min walk • Rittō is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2021, the city had an estimated population of 70,312 in 29068 households and a population density of 1300 persons per km². The total area of the city is 52.75 square kilometres.

  • mount mikami yasu4.3 miNW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Mount Mikami, Yasu

    110 min walk • Mount Mikami is a mountain, 432 metres above sea level, located in Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. In spite of its relatively low altitude, it is also called "Ōmi Fuji", that is Mount Fuji of Ōmi Province, the old name of Shiga Prefecture, because of its conical shape standing out in the flat area on the shores of Lake Biwa.

  • minakuchiokayama koka5.8 miE
    Forts and castles

    Minakuchiokayama, Koka

    149 min walk • Minakuchi Okayama Castle was a Sengoku period Japanese castle located in what is now the city of Kōka, Shiga Prefecture, in the Kansai region of Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 2017.

  • mainland japan kusatsu4.7 miW
    Neighbourhood

    Mainland Japan, Kusatsu

    120 min walk • Mainland Japan is a term to distinguish the area of Japan from its outlying territories. It was an official term in the pre-war period, distinguishing Japan and its colonies in the Far East.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the best time to visit Konan?

August is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in November. The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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

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