Dainichibō Temple: Day Trip from Sendai (93 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Dainichibō Temple is a Buddhist temple in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, about 93 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 | 大日坊 |
| Location | Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Makunouchi Signal Station – about 17.3 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 93 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 324 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 466 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 38.59253, 139.90036 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Makunouchi Signal Station, about 17.3 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 (大日坊) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chūren-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Komenoko Falls – Waterfall, about 2 km away
- Nanatsu Falls – Waterfall, about 4 km away
- Three Mountains of Dewa – Mountain, about 9 km away
- Yudonosan Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.