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Nokogiri Yama (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Nokogiri Yama is a mountain in Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 196 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

TypeMountain
Name in Japanese鋸山
LocationNiigata Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Minami-Nagaoka Freight Terminal – about 8.6 km
From Sendai Stationabout 196 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 205 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 309 km (straight line)
Elevation765 m
Coordinates37.39861, 138.93519
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