Dakigaeri Shrine: Day Trip from Sendai (151 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Dakigaeri Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Semboku, Akita Prefecture, about 151 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 抱返神社 |
| Location | Semboku, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Jindai Station – about 2.6 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 151 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 389 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 444 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1062 |
| Coordinates | 39.60928, 140.65294 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Jindai Station, about 2.6 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 (抱返神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Natsuse Onsen – Hot spring, about 5 km away
- Tennei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 8 km away
- Shinchōsha Memorial Literature Museum – Museum, about 8 km away
- Omura Art Museum – Museum, about 8 km away
- Kakunodate Cherry Bark Work Museum – Museum, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.