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Katsurashima: Location & Nearest Station (20 km from Sendai Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Katsurashima is a island in Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture, about 20 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sendai.

TypeIsland
Name in Japanese桂島
LocationShiogama, Miyagi Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Matsushima-Kaigan Station – about 5.1 km
From Sendai Stationabout 20 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 318 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 514 km (straight line)
Coordinates38.33361, 141.09667
MapOpen in Google Maps

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