Mount Iwate (Iwate): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Mount Iwate is a mountain in Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 177 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 岩手山 |
| Location | Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōbuke Station – about 10.9 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 177 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 359 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 476 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 2,038 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 600 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 39.85250, 141.00111 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōbuke Station, about 10.9 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 (岩手山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Iwatekogen Snowpark – Ski resort, about 5 km away
- Amihari Onsen – Hot spring, about 6 km away
- Higashi-Hachimantai Onsen – Hot spring, about 7 km away
- Kamaishi Stone Circle – Historic site, about 8 km away
- Mount Mitsuishi – Mountain, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.