Akita Museum of Modern Art: Day Trip from Sendai (118 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Akita Museum of Modern Art is a museum in Yokote, Akita Prefecture, about 118 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 | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 秋田県立近代美術館 |
| Location | Yokote, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yanagita Station – about 1.9 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 118 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 407 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 425 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Coordinates | 39.29250, 140.54750 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://akita-kinbi.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yanagita Station, about 1.9 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (秋田県立近代美術館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Akita Furusato-mura – Park, less than 1 km away
- Akasaka General Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Yokote-shinmeisha – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Asahiokayama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Yokote Park – Castle, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.