Akimoto Lake: Day Trip from Sendai (94 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Akimoto Lake is a lake in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture, about 94 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 | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 秋元湖 |
| Location | Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Inawashiro Station – about 12.4 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 94 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 222 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 401 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1888 |
| Elevation | 732 m |
| Coordinates | 37.65636, 140.12864 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Inawashiro Station, about 12.4 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 (秋元湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Morohashi Museum of Modern Art – Museum, about 3 km away
- Lake Onogawa – Lake, about 3 km away
- Onogawa Fudō Falls – Waterfall, about 4 km away
- Grandeco Snow Resort – Ski resort, about 6 km away
- Lake Sohara – Lake, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.