Lake Showa: Day Trip from Sendai (79 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lake Showa is a lake in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, about 79 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 | 昭和湖 |
| Location | Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Naruko-Gotenyu Station – about 25.0 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 79 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 376 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 459 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 38.96708, 140.77931 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Naruko-Gotenyu Station, about 25.0 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 (昭和湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Kurikoma – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Sukawa Kōgen Onsen – Hot spring, about 2 km away
- Kurikoma Highland Hot spa – Hot spring, about 6 km away
- Oyu Onsen – Hot spring, about 8 km away
- Nuruyu Hot-spa (Miyagi) – Hot spring, about 12 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.