Ōyu Stone Circles (Akita): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Ōyu Stone Circles is a historic site in Kazuno, Akita Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 224 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Historic site |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 大湯環状列石 |
| Location | Kazuno, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Towada-Minami Station – about 3.4 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 224 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 314 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 518 km (straight line) |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Historic Site of Japan, Special Historic Site |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 40.27167, 140.80389 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.kazuno.akita.jp/kanko_bunka_sports/bunkazai/7/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Towada-Minami Station, about 3.4 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 (大湯環状列石) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ikusamori – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Kashiwazaki Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Mount Kuromori – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Moya San – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Kameda Yama – Mountain, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.