Shimizu-en: Day Trip from Sendai (140 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shimizu-en is a garden in Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, about 140 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 | Garden |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 清水園 |
| Location | Shibata, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shibata Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 140 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 255 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 378 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Coordinates | 37.94331, 139.32808 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://hoppou-bunka.com/shimizuen/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shibata Station, about 0.6 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 (清水園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Suwa Shrine (Shibata) – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kōji Fukiya Memorial Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Shinmei Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Shibata Castle Ruins Park – Castle, about 1 km away
- Shirakabe Barracks – Museum, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.