Kubota Castle (Akita): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Kubota Castle is a castle in Akita, Akita Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 175 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 久保田城 |
| Location | Akita, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Akita Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 175 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 386 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 451 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1604 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 39.72348, 140.12324 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.akita.lg.jp/kanko/kanrenshisetsu/1002685/1009870/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Akita Station, about 0.9 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 (久保田城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Iyataka Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Yojirō Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Senshū Park – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Hachiman-Akita-jinja – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Satake Historical Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.