Mutsu Kokubun-niji: Location & Nearest Station (3 km from Sendai Station)
Mutsu Kokubun-niji is a Buddhist temple in Wakabayashi-ku, Miyagi Prefecture, about 3 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 | 陸奥国分尼寺 |
| Location | Wakabayashi-ku, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yakushido Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 3 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 303 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 496 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 38.25110, 140.90952 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yakushido 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (陸奥国分尼寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kinoshita Hakusan Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mutsu Kokubun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Miyaginohara Sports Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Sendai City Museum of History and Folklore – Museum, about 1 km away
- Tsutsujigaoka Park – Park, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.