Mount Asahi: Day Trip from Sendai (84 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Asahi is a mountain in Yamagata Prefecture, about 84 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 | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 朝日岳 |
| Location | Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Koguwa Station – about 15.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 84 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 287 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 437 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,870 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 38.26030, 139.92200 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Koguwa Station, about 15.5 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 (朝日岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tohoku University Botanical Gardens – Park, about 7 km away
- Mount Iwaigame – Mountain, about 8 km away
- Mount Tōdono – Mountain, about 9 km away
- Mount Ito – Mountain, about 11 km away
- Asahi Shizenkan – Ski resort, about 13 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.