Iwate, Japan · Asia
Ōtsuchi sits on the route: 20 minutes from Kamaishi.
Ōtsuchi is a town located in Iwate, Japan. With a population of 11,572, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ōtsuchi sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ōtsuchi to your route.
On April 22, 2026, two wildfires broke out in Ōtsuchi, Iwate, Japan. It is the second-largest fire in Japan, behind the 2025 Ōfunato wildfire, in forty years since the Heisei era. It burned 1,633 hectares (4,040 acres) or about 8% of the town's area before being completely extinguished on May 29. The fire burned eightRead more
buildings, resulting in the injury of two people, and caused the evacuation of 3,233 people, about one-third of the town's population.
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Ōtsuchi is located in Iwate, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 39.3667 latitude, 141.9000 longitude.
Ōtsuchi has a population of approximately 11,572 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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