Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ōfunato travel guide

Ōfunato Tourism | Ōfunato Guide

You're Going to Love Ōfunato

With a population of 35,418, Ōfunato is a must-see destination in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ōfunato to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ōfunato

Ōfunato in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3765
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ōfunato in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3765
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ōfunato in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -16 °C, with an average temperature of -10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 116 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ōfunato, with an average rainfall of 24 mm.

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How to Get to Ōfunato

Plane

Although Ōfunato doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sendai (SDJ), which is located 125 km from Ōfunato.

Plane

Although Ōfunato doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sendai (SDJ), which is located 125 km from Ōfunato.

Airports near Ōfunato

GAJYamagata Junmachi
SDJSendai
AXTAkita

Airlines serving Ōfunato

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,398 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,096 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (430 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,944 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,036 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,436 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,550 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (853 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (567 reviews)
STARLUX Airlines
Excellent (400 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ōfunato

Hiring a car in Ōfunato

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Ōfunato (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Ōfunato (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.