Lake Hibara: Day Trip from Sendai (97 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lake Hibara is a lake in Kitashiobara, Fukushima Prefecture, about 97 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 | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 桧原湖 |
| Location | Kitashiobara, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Okinashima Station – about 14.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 97 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 224 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 398 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1888 |
| Elevation | 822 m |
| Coordinates | 37.68333, 140.05556 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Okinashima Station, about 14.5 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 (桧原湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Lake Sohara – Lake, about 1 km away
- Lake Onogawa – Lake, about 4 km away
- Wasezawa Onsen – Hot spring, about 5 km away
- Morohashi Museum of Modern Art – Museum, about 5 km away
- Hinohara Castle – Castle, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.