Hotta-no-saku: Day Trip from Sendai (137 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hotta-no-saku is a castle in Daisen, Akita Prefecture, about 137 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 | 払田柵跡 |
| Location | Daisen, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ugo-Yotsuya Station – about 4.9 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 137 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 406 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 427 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 39.46833, 140.54944 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://common3.pref.akita.lg.jp/hotta/ |
| 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 Ugo-Yotsuya Station, about 4.9 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (払田柵跡) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Former Ikeda Family Gardens – Garden, about 4 km away
- Akita Suwa-gū – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Koshiō Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Misato town lavender field – Park, about 6 km away
- Izusan Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.