Rinsen-ji Temple: Day Trip from Sendai (79 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Rinsen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, about 79 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 林泉寺 |
| Location | Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minami-Yonezawa Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 79 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 249 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 418 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1617 |
| Coordinates | 37.90139, 140.10150 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://yone-rinsenji.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Minami-Yonezawa Station, about 0.8 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 (林泉寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kasuga Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Uesugi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Yonezawa Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Matsugasaki Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.