Sendai Castle: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Sendai Station)
Sendai Castle is a castle in Aoba-ku, Miyagi Prefecture, about 2 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sendai.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 仙台城 |
| Location | Aoba-ku, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | International Center Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 2 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 302 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 493 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1601 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 1,000 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 38.25248, 140.85616 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is International Center Station, about 0.9 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 (仙台城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Miyagi Gokoku Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Aobayama park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Sendai City Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Mount Aoba (Sendai) – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Zuihō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.