Shikama Falls: Day Trip from Sendai (30 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shikama Falls is a waterfall in Shikama, Miyagi Prefecture, about 30 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 | Waterfall |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 色麻大滝 |
| Location | Shikama, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Oku-Nikkawa Station – about 16.4 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 30 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 319 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 497 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 38.46611, 140.65361 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Oku-Nikkawa Station, about 16.4 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 (色麻大滝) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Funagatayama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Funagata volcano – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Kitaizumi – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Izumigatake – Mountain, about 8 km away
- Izumigatake Ski Field – Ski resort, about 10 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.