Banzan: Location & Nearest Station (9 km from Sendai Station)
Banzan is a mountain in Aoba-ku, Miyagi Prefecture, about 9 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sendai.

| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 蕃山 |
| Location | Aoba-ku, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Rikuzen-Ochiai Station – about 2.0 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 9 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 300 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 488 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 373 m |
| Coordinates | 38.25639, 140.78278 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Rikuzen-Ochiai Station, about 2.0 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 (蕃山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Aquaterrace Nishikigaoka – Park, about 2 km away
- Koayakashi kannon-dō Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Suwa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Sendai Astronomical Observatory – Museum, about 2 km away
- Mount Taihaku – Mountain, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.