Kisakata: Day Trip from Sendai (136 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kisakata is a lake in Nikaho, Akita Prefecture, about 136 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 | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 象潟 |
| Location | Nikaho, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kisakata Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 136 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 394 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 445 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Natural Monument of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Coordinates | 39.22000, 139.90778 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kisakata Station, about 1.5 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 (象潟) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kanman-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Dewa Akaishi Fortified Manor House – Castle, about 3 km away
- Kinpou Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Naso no Shirataki – Waterfall, about 5 km away
- Shirase Antaractic Expedition Memorial Museum – Museum, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.