Sado Island (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Sado Island is a island in Sado, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 218 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 佐渡島 |
| Location | Sado, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Uchino-Nishigaoka Station – about 52.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 218 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 292 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 349 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 3,100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 38.06750, 138.39750 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| 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 Uchino-Nishigaoka Station, about 52.5 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 (佐渡島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Lake Kamo – Lake, about 3 km away
- Shōkō-ji – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Mount Kinpoku – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Konpon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Chōan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.