Kurakake Shrine (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Kurakake Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 196 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 鞍掛神社 |
| Location | Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Oshikiri Station – about 6.0 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 196 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 223 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 317 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.54569, 138.83650 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Oshikiri Station, about 6.0 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 (鞍掛神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Honganji Niigata Betsuin – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Yoita Jinya – Castle, about 2 km away
- Tokushō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Gankyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Echigo Shimazaki Castle – Castle, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.