Ōgata Shrine: Day Trip from Sendai (160 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Ōgata Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Echigo Province, Niigata Prefecture, about 160 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 大形神社 |
| Location | Echigo Province, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yakejima Station – about 2.0 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 160 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 257 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 366 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.93491, 139.10457 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yakejima Station, about 2.0 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 (大形神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hakusan Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Kanbara Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Niigata Bandaijima Art Museum – Museum, about 4 km away
- Niigata City History Museum – Museum, about 4 km away
- Tsurui Museum of Art – Museum, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.