Kitadate Shrine: Day Trip from Sendai (98 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kitadate Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shōnai-machi, Yamagata Prefecture, about 98 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 | 北舘神社 |
| Location | Shōnai-machi, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Karikawa Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 98 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 346 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 487 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1778 |
| Coordinates | 38.78665, 139.97546 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Karikawa Station, about 0.8 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 (北舘神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kiyokawa Hachirō Memorial Hall – Museum, about 4 km away
- Kiyokawa Historical Park – Park, about 4 km away
- Higashitagawa Culture Memorial Hall – Museum, about 7 km away
- Fujishima Historical Park – Park, about 7 km away
- Shiraito Falls – Waterfall, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.