Hōraijima: Day Trip from Sendai (151 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōraijima is a island in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, about 151 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 | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 蓬萊島 |
| Location | Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kirikiri Station – about 2.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 151 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 417 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 450 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 39.34789, 141.93139 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kirikiri Station, about 2.5 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 (蓬萊島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ōtsuchi Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Dainen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Kozuchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Unosumi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Sangan Island – Island, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.