Hamada
Japan · Shimane-kenJP
Desert landscape with mostly rock instead of sand
A hamada is a type of desert landscape consisting of high, largely barren, hard rocky (basalt) plateaus, where most of the sand has been removed by deflation. The majority of the Sahara is hamada. Other examples are Negev desert in Israel and the Tinrhert plateau in Algeria.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 61,713
- Coordinates
- 34.883, 132.083
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
Overview of Hamada
In Shimane-ken, Japan, Hamada stands out as a medium-sized town. Some 61,713 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights culture above everything else.
Things to do in Hamada
Culture in Hamada
(1)The culture shortlist for Hamada: Docks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Hamada. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Shimane-ken; once there, walking covers most of Hamada. The local time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Hamada that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hamada known for?
- Hamada is mainly a destination for culture, set in Shimane-ken, Japan with around 61,713 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Hamada?
- You can plan around Docks in Hamada. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Hamada located?
- Administratively, Hamada sits in Shimane-ken, Japan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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