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Niigata-Yake-Yama (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Niigata-Yake-Yama is a mountain in Myōkō, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 208 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Niigata-Yake-Yama
Photo: Alpsdake, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeMountain
Name in Japanese新潟焼山
LocationMyōkō, Niigata Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Kita-Otari Station – about 14.4 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 208 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 221 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 292 km (straight line)
Elevation2,400 m
Coordinates36.92083, 138.03583
MapOpen in Google Maps
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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