Bunshōkan: Day Trip from Sendai (47 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Bunshōkan is a museum in Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture, about 47 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 | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 文翔館 |
| Location | Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kita-Yamagata Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 47 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 291 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 461 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1916 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 38.25689, 140.34122 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.gakushubunka.jp/bunsyokan/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kita-Yamagata Station, about 1.2 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (文翔館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Senshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Yamagata Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Yamagata Gokoku Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Yamagata Wild Flower Park – Park, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.