Kozuchi Shrine: Day Trip from Sendai (150 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kozuchi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, about 150 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 | 小鎚神社 |
| Location | Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōtsuchi Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 150 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 415 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 450 km (straight line) |
| Established | 829 |
| Coordinates | 39.35806, 141.89717 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://kozuchi-shrine.jimdofree.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōtsuchi 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (小鎚神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Dainen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ōtsuchi Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Hōraijima – Island, about 3 km away
- Unosumi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Senjū-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.