Kunohe Castle (Iwate): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Kunohe Castle is a castle in Ninohe, Iwate Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 226 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 九戸城 |
| Location | Ninohe, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ninohe Station – about 1.8 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 226 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 312 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 527 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 40.26741, 141.30434 |
| 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 Ninohe Station, about 1.8 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (九戸城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Takamori – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Kindaichi Castle – Castle, about 5 km away
- Nitadori-hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Mount Oritsume – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Kintaichi Onsen – Hot spring, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.