Namekawa Great Falls: Day Trip from Sendai (79 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Namekawa Great Falls is a waterfall in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, about 79 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 | Waterfall |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 滑川大滝 |
| Location | Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tōge Station – about 3.9 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 79 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 237 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 416 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.77889, 140.22083 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| 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 Tōge Station, about 3.9 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 (滑川大滝) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Goshiki-numa – Lake, about 5 km away
- Mount Issaikyō – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Mount Azuma-kofuji – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Ōdaira Onsen – Hot spring, about 6 km away
- Kuriko International Ski & Resort – Ski resort, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.