Awashima Island: Day Trip from Sendai (145 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Awashima Island is a island in Niigata Prefecture, about 145 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 | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 粟島 |
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Imagawa Station – about 20.6 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 145 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 313 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 422 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 38.46098, 139.24055 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Imagawa Station, about 20.6 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 (粟島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Echigo Okawa Castle – Castle, about 27 km away
- Budoh Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 28 km away
- Marine Park Nezugaseki – Park, about 28 km away
- Nenju no Matsu – Garden, about 29 km away
- Nihonkoku – Mountain, about 32 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.