Hōjima: Location & Nearest Station (23 km from Sendai Station)
Hōjima is a island in Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture, about 23 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sendai.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 朴島 |
| Location | Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Rikuzen-Ōtsuka Station – about 3.1 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 23 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 320 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 517 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 38.35111, 141.12389 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Rikuzen-Ōtsuka Station, about 3.1 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 (朴島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nonoshima – Island, about 2 km away
- Sabusawa Island – Island, about 2 km away
- Iō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Ōtaka-mori – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Katsurashima – Island, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.