Mount Kirin: Day Trip from Sendai (140 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Kirin is a mountain in Aga, Niigata Prefecture, about 140 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 | 麒麟山 |
| Location | Aga, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tsugawa Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 140 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 224 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 363 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 191 m |
| Coordinates | 37.68444, 139.46389 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tsugawa Station, about 1.5 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 (麒麟山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tsugawa Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Mikawa Onsen Skiing Ground – Ski resort, about 7 km away
- Mount Yakimine – Mountain, about 17 km away
- Ōkura Yama – Mountain, about 18 km away
- Akatani Castle – Castle, about 18 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.