Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land: Day Trip from Senda
Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land is a historic site in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, about 83 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 | Historic site |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 平泉 |
| Location | Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hiraizumi Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 83 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 386 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 454 km (straight line) |
| Designations | World Heritage Site |
| Interest among English readers | about 500 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 38.98861, 141.11028 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.sekaiisan.pref.iwate.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hiraizumi Station, about 0.7 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (平泉) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kanjizaiō-in – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Mōtsū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kinkeizan – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Muryōkō-in Ato – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Takadachi Gikeidō – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.