Hottai Falls: Day Trip from Sendai (113 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hottai Falls is a waterfall in Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture, about 113 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 | Waterfall |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 法体の滝 |
| Location | Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yashima Station – about 14.1 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 113 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 382 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 452 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 39.10508, 140.16269 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| 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 Yashima Station, about 14.1 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 (法体の滝) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sarukura Onsen – Hot spring, about 7 km away
- Hinoto Dake – Mountain, about 9 km away
- Mount Chōkai – Mountain, about 10 km away
- Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 10 km away
- Ashima ski resort – Ski resort, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.