Kōtaku-ji Temple: Day Trip from Sendai (95 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kōtaku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, about 95 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 荒沢寺 |
| Location | Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Fujishima Station – about 8.1 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 95 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 338 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 480 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 38.71478, 139.95772 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Fujishima Station, about 8.1 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 (荒沢寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ideha Cultural Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Five-storied Pagoda, Haguro-san – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Gyokusen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Dewa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Dewa Sanzan History Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.