Lake Sakata (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Lake Sakata is a lake in Nishikan-ku, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 183 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 佐潟 |
| Location | Nishikan-ku, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Echigo-Akatsuka Station – about 2.9 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 183 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 250 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 344 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.81667, 138.87500 |
| 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 Echigo-Akatsuka Station, about 2.9 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 (佐潟) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Uwasekigata Lagoon – Lake, about 3 km away
- Myōkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Renshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Mount Kakuda – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Iwamuro Onsen – Hot spring, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.