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Iwa Dake (Japan): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Iwa Dake is a mountain in Akita Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 247 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

TypeMountain
Name in Japanese岩岳
LocationAkita Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Tsugaru-Yunosawa Station – about 15.7 km
From Sendai Stationabout 247 km (straight line)
From Sapporo Stationabout 292 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 541 km (straight line)
Elevation880 m
Coordinates40.47806, 140.81167
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