Mount Chōkai: Day Trip from Sendai (118 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Chōkai is a mountain in Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture, about 118 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 | 鳥海山 |
| Location | Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mega Station – about 14.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 118 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 381 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 455 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 2,236 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 39.09917, 140.04889 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mega Station, about 14.5 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 (鳥海山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hottai Falls – Waterfall, about 10 km away
- Sarukura Onsen – Hot spring, about 11 km away
- Ashima ski resort – Ski resort, about 11 km away
- Tamasudare Falls – Waterfall, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.