Lake Hyōko: Day Trip from Sendai (152 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lake Hyōko is a lake in Niigata Prefecture, about 152 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 | 瓢湖 |
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Suibara Station – about 1.7 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 152 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 244 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 364 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Ramsar site |
| Coordinates | 37.83830, 139.23700 |
| 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 Suibara Station, about 1.7 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 (瓢湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Russian village of Niigata – Museum, about 5 km away
- Baigo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Kanbara Yasuda Castle – Castle, about 7 km away
- Northern Culture Museum – Museum, about 8 km away
- Tsukioka Onsen – Hot spring, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.