Iwai Shrine (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Iwai Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Echigo Province, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 208 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 石井神社 |
| Location | Echigo Province, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Izumozaki Station – about 2.8 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 208 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 228 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 309 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.54286, 138.68775 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Izumozaki Station, about 2.8 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 (石井神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Jigen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Echigo Muraoka Castle – Castle, about 5 km away
- Myōhō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Echigo Shimazaki Castle – Castle, about 9 km away
- Nagamine Lake – Lake, about 10 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.