Ōmori Katsuyama Site (Aomori): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Ōmori Katsuyama Site is a historic site in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 275 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Historic site |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 大森勝山遺跡 |
| Location | Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tsurudomari Station – about 7.9 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 275 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 276 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 560 km (straight line) |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 40.69889, 140.35833 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.city.hirosaki.aomori.jp/gaiyou/bunkazai/kuni/omori_katsuyama/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tsurudomari Station, about 7.9 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (大森勝山遺跡) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tsugaru Fujimi Lake – Lake, about 6 km away
- Aomori Spring Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 7 km away
- Mount Iwaki – Mountain, about 7 km away
- Zuiraku-en – Garden, about 7 km away
- Takateru Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.