Mount Iwaki (Aomori): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Mount Iwaki is a mountain in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 271 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 岩木山 |
| Location | Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Itayanagi Station – about 14.0 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 271 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 282 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 555 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,625 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 700 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 40.65333, 140.30667 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.iwakisan.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Itayanagi Station, about 14.0 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (岩木山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Aomori Spring Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 4 km away
- Gumon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Hyakuzawa Onsen – Hot spring, about 5 km away
- Takateru Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Takaokanomori Historical Museum of Hirosaki Clan – Museum, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.