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

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Hachirōgata is a lake in Akita Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 198 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Hachirōgata
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TypeLake
Name in Japanese八郎潟
LocationAkita Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Futada Station – about 4.6 km
From Sendai Stationabout 198 km (straight line)
From Sapporo Stationabout 368 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 471 km (straight line)
Elevation-15 m
Coordinates39.91389, 140.02083
MapOpen in Google Maps
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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