Akiu Great Falls: Location & Nearest Station (24 km from Sendai Station)
Akiu Great Falls is a waterfall in Akiu, Miyagi Prefecture, about 24 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sendai.
| Type | Waterfall |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 秋保大滝 |
| Location | Akiu, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sakunami Station – about 5.4 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 24 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 298 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 479 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Height | 55 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 38.27492, 140.60292 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sakunami Station, about 5.4 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 (秋保大滝) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Akiu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Mount Kamakura – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Sakunami Onsen – Hot spring, about 6 km away
- Enryū Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
- Sasaya Hot spa – Hot spring, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.