Iwakiyama Shrine (Aomori): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Iwakiyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Hyakuzawa, Aomori Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 266 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 岩木山神社 |
| Location | Hyakuzawa, Aomori Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hirokōshita Station – about 9.1 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 266 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 285 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 551 km (straight line) |
| Established | 780 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 40.61606, 140.36546 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://iwakiyamajinja.or.jp/ |
| 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 Hirokōshita Station, about 9.1 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (岩木山神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Takaokanomori Historical Museum of Hirosaki Clan – Museum, about 1 km away
- Takateru Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Gumon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Hyakuzawa Onsen – Hot spring, about 2 km away
- Kyōun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.