Morioka Castle (Iwate): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Morioka Castle is a castle in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 162 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 盛岡城 |
| Location | Morioka, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Morioka Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 162 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 375 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 463 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1598 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 39.69995, 141.15011 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.moriokashiroato.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Morioka Station, about 1.2 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (盛岡城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sakurayama Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tokigane – Tower, less than 1 km away
- Morioka Takuboku & Kenji Youth Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Morioka Museum of Letter – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Fukazawa Kōko Nonohana Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.