Kinowanosaku: Day Trip from Sendai (115 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kinowanosaku is a castle in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, about 115 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 城輪柵 |
| Location | Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mototate Station – about 2.4 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 115 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 365 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 472 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 38.96361, 139.90922 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.sakata.lg.jp/bunka/bunkazai/bunkazaishisetsu/kinowasakuato.html |
| 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 Mototate Station, about 2.4 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 (城輪柵) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kinowa Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ryūtō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Asahiyama Castle – Castle, about 5 km away
- Homma Museum of Art – Museum, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.