Gokuraku-ji Temple: Day Trip from Sendai (114 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Gokuraku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, about 114 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 | 極楽寺 |
| Location | Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kitakami Station – about 2.7 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 114 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 416 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 424 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 39.26258, 141.13994 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kitakami Station, about 2.7 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 (極楽寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kitakami City Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Michinoku Folklore Village – Museum, about 1 km away
- Satō Hachirō Memorial Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Kojin Toneyama Memorial Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Tenshōchi – Park, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.