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Hachiman-Akita-jinja (Akita): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Hachiman-Akita-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Akita, Akita Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 175 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Hachiman-Akita-jinja
Photo: 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeShinto shrine
Name in Japanese八幡秋田神社
LocationAkita, Akita Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Akita Station – about 0.8 km
From Sendai Stationabout 175 km (straight line)
From Sapporo Stationabout 386 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 450 km (straight line)
Established1907
Coordinates39.72159, 140.12316
MapOpen in Google Maps

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