Jion-ji Temple (Sagae): Day Trip from Sendai (58 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Jion-ji Temple (Sagae) is a Buddhist temple in Sagae, Yamagata Prefecture, about 58 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 慈恩寺 |
| Location | Sagae, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Uzen-Takamatsu Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 58 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 306 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 469 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 38.41025, 140.25089 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://honzan-jionji.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 Uzen-Takamatsu Station, about 1.4 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 (慈恩寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sagae Hachinangū – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Aterazawa Tateyama Castle – Castle, about 4 km away
- Chōkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Kahoku-cho Benibana Material Hall – Museum, about 5 km away
- Yachi Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.