Kumano Shrine: Day Trip from Sendai (68 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kumano Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nanyo, Yamagata Prefecture, about 68 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 | 熊野神社 |
| Location | Nanyo, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Miyauchi Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 68 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 269 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 435 km (straight line) |
| Established | 806 |
| Coordinates | 38.07806, 140.13694 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.kumano-taisha.or.jp |
| 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 Miyauchi Station, about 0.8 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 (熊野神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yūzuru no Sato Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Eboshiyama Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Eboshiyama Park – Park, about 4 km away
- Toyotarō Yūki Memorial Museum – Museum, about 4 km away
- Akayu Onsen – Hot spring, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.