Kotohira Shrine (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Kotohira Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Chūō-ku, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 164 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 | Chūō-ku, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Higashi Niigatakō Station – about 2.4 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 164 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 258 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 363 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.93192, 139.05142 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Higashi Niigatakō Station, about 2.4 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
- Niigata City History Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Niigata City Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Niigata Bandaijima Art Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Ango Kaze no Yakata – Museum, about 1 km away
- Niigata City Manga House – Museum, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.