Funagata volcano: Day Trip from Sendai (32 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Funagata volcano is a mountain in Miyagi Prefecture, about 32 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 | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 船形山 |
| Location | Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Oku-Nikkawa Station – about 14.6 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 32 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 318 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 494 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,500 m |
| Coordinates | 38.45548, 140.61997 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Oku-Nikkawa Station, about 14.6 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 (船形山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shikama Falls – Waterfall, about 3 km away
- Funagatayama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Mount Kitaizumi – Mountain, about 8 km away
- Kurobuse Yama – Mountain, about 8 km away
- Izumigatake – Mountain, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.