Kumano Shrine: Day Trip from Sendai (110 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kumano Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Ōfunato, Iwate Prefecture, about 110 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 | Ōfunato, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Rikuzen-Akasaki Station – about 8.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 110 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 407 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 454 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 38.99306, 141.72753 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Rikuzen-Akasaki Station, about 8.5 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (熊野神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ōfunato City Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Jōzen-ji – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Sangojima – Island, about 5 km away
- Tsubakishima – Island, about 7 km away
- Fumon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.