Konpira Shrine (Kuji) (Iwate): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Konpira Shrine (Kuji) is a Shinto shrine in Kuji, Iwate Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 230 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 金刀比羅神社 |
| Location | Kuji, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Rikuchū-Natsui Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 230 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 321 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 533 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 40.20319, 141.79131 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Rikuchū-Natsui Station, about 0.5 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 (金刀比羅神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mifune Jūdan Memorial Hall – Museum, about 3 km away
- Kuji Amber Museum – Museum, about 7 km away
- Unotori Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 22 km away
- Rikuchū Kurosaki Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 25 km away
- Kuzukan Castle – Castle, about 25 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.