Mutsu Kokubun-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Sendai Station)
Mutsu Kokubun-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kinoshita, Miyagi Prefecture, about 2 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sendai.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 陸奥国分寺 |
| Location | Kinoshita, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yakushido Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 2 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 303 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 495 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Coordinates | 38.25056, 140.90056 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.08943.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yakushido Station, about 0.5 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (陸奥国分寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kinoshita Hakusan Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mutsu Kokubun-niji – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Miyaginohara Sports Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Shōon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tsutsujigaoka Park – Park, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.