Chōjagahara temple ruins: Day Trip from Sendai (86 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Chōjagahara temple ruins is a Buddhist temple in Ōshū-shi, Iwate Prefecture, about 86 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 長者ヶ原廃寺跡 |
| Location | Ōshū-shi, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hiraizumi Station – about 3.3 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 86 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 389 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 452 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 39.01269, 141.09661 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hiraizumi Station, about 3.3 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 (長者ヶ原廃寺跡) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hakusan Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Chūson-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Chūson-ji Konjikidō – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Unsai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Takadachi Gikeidō – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.