Akiu Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (19 km from Sendai Station)
Akiu Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Taihaku-ku, Miyagi Prefecture, about 19 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sendai.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 秋保神社 |
| Location | Taihaku-ku, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Rikuzen-Shirasawa Station – about 4.1 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 19 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 298 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 481 km (straight line) |
| Established | 808 |
| Coordinates | 38.26361, 140.65961 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Rikuzen-Shirasawa Station, about 4.1 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 (秋保神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Enryū Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Akiu Great Falls – Waterfall, about 5 km away
- Mount Kamakura – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Akiu Onsen – Hot spring, about 7 km away
- Sendai Astronomical Observatory – Museum, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.