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Moya San (Akita): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Moya San is a mountain in Akita Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 224 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Moya San
Photo: 桜田守宏, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeMountain
Name in Japanese茂谷山
LocationAkita Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Towada-Minami Station – about 2.9 km
From Sendai Stationabout 224 km (straight line)
From Sapporo Stationabout 315 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 518 km (straight line)
Elevation362 m
Coordinates40.27189, 140.74356
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