Murakami Castle: Day Trip from Sendai (122 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Murakami Castle is a castle in Murakami, Niigata Prefecture, about 122 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 村上城 |
| Location | Murakami, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Murakami Station – about 1.9 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 122 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 283 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 411 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1500 |
| Coordinates | 38.21985, 139.48500 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Murakami Station, about 1.9 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 (村上城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Fujimoto Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Senamihaguro Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Chōbō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Myōhō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Iyoboya Hall – Museum, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.