Sendai Astronomical Observatory: Location & Nearest Station (11 km from Sendai Station)
Sendai Astronomical Observatory is a museum in Nishikigaoka, Miyagi Prefecture, about 11 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sendai.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 仙台市天文台 |
| Location | Nishikigaoka, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ayashi Station – about 1.7 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 11 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 300 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 487 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 38.25824, 140.75497 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.sendai-astro.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ayashi Station, about 1.7 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 (仙台市天文台) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Suwa Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Aquaterrace Nishikigaoka – Park, less than 1 km away
- Koayakashi kannon-dō Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Banzan – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum – Museum, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.