Shinjō Castle: Day Trip from Sendai (76 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shinjō Castle is a castle in Shinjō-shi, Yamagata Prefecture, about 76 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 新庄城 |
| Location | Shinjō-shi, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shinjō Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 76 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 346 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 486 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1622 |
| Coordinates | 38.76700, 140.29400 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shinjō Station, about 1.2 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 (新庄城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shinjō Furusato History Center – Museum, less than 1 km away
- YukinoSato Information Center – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Nishiyama Atago Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Torigoe Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Sakekawa Ecopark – Park, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.