Shinchōsha Memorial Literature Museum: Day Trip from Sendai (151 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shinchōsha Memorial Literature Museum is a museum in Semboku, Akita Prefecture, about 151 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 | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 新潮社記念文学館 |
| Location | Semboku, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kakunodate Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 151 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 392 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 441 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 39.59308, 140.56561 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/bungakukan/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kakunodate Station, about 0.5 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 (新潮社記念文学館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tennei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Omura Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kakunodate Cherry Bark Work Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Suijin Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Dakigaeri Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.