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Honai Shrine (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Honai Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Sanjō-shi, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 176 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Honai Shrine
Photo: Tail furry, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeShinto shrine
Name in Japanese穂奈伊神社
LocationSanjō-shi, Niigata Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Honai Station – about 1.4 km
From Sendai Stationabout 176 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 228 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 335 km (straight line)
Coordinates37.64167, 139.03056
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