mountain pass
Zao Echo Line
Mountain road over the Zao range between Miyagi and Yamagata, climbing past the emerald Okama crater lake. Opens each spring through towering snow walls and blazes with colour in autumn.
37 km · about 40 min drive
Miyagi, Japan · Asia
Watari sits on the route: 15 minutes from Iwanuma, 37km from Zao Echo Line.
Watari is a town located in Miyagi, Japan. With a population of 33,459, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Watari 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 Watari to your route.
Watari (亘理町, Watari-chō) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 33,459, and a population density of 450 persons per km2 in 12,643 households. The total area of the town is 73.60 square kilometres (28.42 sq mi).
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Watari is located in Miyagi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 38.0350 latitude, 140.8511 longitude.
Watari has a population of approximately 33,459 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Mountain road over the Zao range between Miyagi and Yamagata, climbing past the emerald Okama crater lake. Opens each spring through towering snow walls and blazes with colour in autumn.
37 km · about 40 min drive
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