Museum of Contemporary Japanese Poetry, Tanka and Haiku: Day Trip from Sendai (117 km) – Location & Nearest St
Museum of Contemporary Japanese Poetry, Tanka and Haiku is a museum in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, about 117 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 | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 日本現代詩歌文学館 |
| Location | Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yanagihara Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 117 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 419 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 420 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 39.29292, 141.11447 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.shiikabun.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yanagihara Station, about 0.3 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 (日本現代詩歌文学館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Suwa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Tenshōchi – Park, about 2 km away
- Kojin Toneyama Memorial Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Satō Hachirō Memorial Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Kitakami City Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.