Arato Catsle: Day Trip from Sendai (69 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Arato Catsle is a castle in Shirataka, Yamagata Prefecture, about 69 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 荒砥城 |
| Location | Shirataka, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Arato Station – about 0.1 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 69 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 280 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 441 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 38.18694, 140.09833 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Arato Station, about 0.1 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 (荒砥城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ayukai-hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ayugai Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Mount Shirataka – Mountain, about 8 km away
- Tsushima Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 9 km away
- Mount Tōdono – Mountain, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.