Honjō Castle: Day Trip from Sendai (144 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Honjō Castle is a castle in Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture, about 144 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 本荘城 |
| Location | Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ugo-Honjō Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 144 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 413 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 424 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1610 |
| Coordinates | 39.38486, 140.04747 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ugo-Honjō Station, about 0.9 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 (本荘城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chōkoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 7 km away
- Myōkei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 13 km away
- TDK Museum – Museum, about 13 km away
- Children's Ferrite and Science Museum – Museum, about 13 km away
- Ichinohe Castle – Castle, about 16 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.