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Ogara Falls (Akita): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Ogara Falls is a waterfall in Noshiro, Akita Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 236 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

TypeWaterfall
Name in Japanese大柄の滝
LocationNoshiro, Akita Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Sawame Station – about 9.9 km
From Sendai Stationabout 236 km (straight line)
From Sapporo Stationabout 323 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 516 km (straight line)
Coordinates40.30901, 140.15334
MapOpen in Google Maps

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