Sakata Lighthouse: Day Trip from Sendai (120 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Sakata Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, about 120 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 | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 酒田灯台 |
| Location | Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sakatakō Freight Terminal – about 2.8 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 120 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 363 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 476 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 38.94583, 139.81611 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sakatakō Freight Terminal, about 2.8 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (酒田灯台) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hikarigaoka Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Hie Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Hiyoriyama Park – Park, about 3 km away
- Sōmarō – Museum, about 3 km away
- Homma Museum of Art – Museum, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.