Akatani Castle: Day Trip from Sendai (137 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Akatani Castle is a castle in Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, about 137 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Sendai for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 赤谷城 |
| Location | Shibata, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nakaura Station – about 12.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 137 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 242 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 373 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.83894, 139.41044 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nakaura Station, about 12.5 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (赤谷城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Yakimine – Mountain, about 7 km away
- Otomo Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 9 km away
- Tsukioka Onsen – Hot spring, about 10 km away
- Russian village of Niigata – Museum, about 10 km away
- Mount Ninoji – Mountain, about 10 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.