Kira Shrine: Day Trip from Sendai (116 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kira Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Sekikawa, Niigata Prefecture, about 116 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 雲母神社 |
| Location | Sekikawa, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Echigo-Shimoseki Station – about 2.2 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 116 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 267 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 403 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 38.07719, 139.57906 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Echigo-Shimoseki Station, about 2.2 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 (雲母神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area – Ski resort, about 9 km away
- Hirabayashi Castle – Castle, about 12 km away
- Tozaka Castle – Castle, about 13 km away
- Oguniyama Castle – Castle, about 13 km away
- Dewa Oguni Castle – Castle, about 15 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.