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Hachimantai (Akita): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Hachimantai is a mountain in Kazuno, Akita Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 189 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Hachimantai
Photo: Soica2001 (talk), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeMountain
Name in Japanese八幡平
LocationKazuno, Akita Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Appi-Kōgen Station – about 13.6 km
From Sendai Stationabout 189 km (straight line)
From Sapporo Stationabout 348 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 485 km (straight line)
Elevation1,613 m
Interest among English readersabout 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average)
Coordinates39.95778, 140.85417
MapOpen in Google Maps
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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