Amaterasu Mioya Shrine: Day Trip from Sendai (116 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Amaterasu Mioya Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Ōfunato, Iwate Prefecture, about 116 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 天照御祖神社 |
| Location | Ōfunato, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sakari Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 116 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 416 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 444 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 39.08722, 141.70556 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sakari Station, about 0.5 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 (天照御祖神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chōkoku-ji – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Sanriku Fukko National Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Sangojima – Island, about 6 km away
- Fumon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 8 km away
- Jōzen-ji – Buddhist temple, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.