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Sawada Castle (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Sawada Castle is a castle in Sado, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 222 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

TypeCastle
Name in Japanese雑太城
LocationSado, Niigata Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Echigo-Akatsuka Station – about 50.1 km
From Sendai Stationabout 222 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 283 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 339 km (straight line)
Coordinates37.97136, 138.37250
MapOpen in Google Maps

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