Place to visit
Nakajima Lock, Japan: what it is and when to go
Nakajima Lock is a visitor attraction (中島閘門) in Japan (Toyama). Interests: History. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · History
- Local name
- 中島閘門
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- HND Tokyo, 265 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 36.72563, 137.21969
What it is and where
Nakajima Lock is a visitor attraction (中島閘門) in Japan (Toyama).
It is in Toyama, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 3.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.72563, 137.21969; the nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 265 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Nakajima Lock is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:45
- FebBest time10:39
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:58
- JunPossible14:30
- JulPossible14:17
- AugPossible13:24
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovBest time10:00
- DecPossible9:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Toyama Glass Art MuseumMuseum in Japan4.2 km
- Toyama Science MuseumArchive organization in Toyama, Japan5.0 km
- Museum of Modern Art, ToyamaFormer art museum in Toyama, Toyama, Japan (1981–2016)5.1 km
- Toyama Municipal Family Park ZooWith kids · Wildlife7.3 km
- Toyama BayBay in Japan13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: History
- Mount Fuji: volcano in Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures, Japan
- Kiyomizu-dera: Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
- Himeji Castle: Japanese castle complex
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial: architectural structure
- Itsukushima Shrine: Shinto shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
- Kinkaku-ji: Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan
Every Japan place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nakajima Lock?
It is a visitor attraction (中島閘門 in the local language) in Japan.
When is the best time to visit Nakajima Lock?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30.
How do you get to Nakajima Lock?
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 265 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Toyama Glass Art Museum, Toyama Science Museum, Museum of Modern Art, Toyama. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Toyama11 places to see in and around Toyama, Japan: Toyama Bay, Mount Kuwasaki, Museum of Modern Art, Toyama. Best time: February to May and October to November.
- History500 places for history in Japan, from Mount Fuji to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own season by altitude
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Nakajima Lock on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.