Shinmei Shrine: Day Trip from Sendai (141 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, about 141 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 神明神社 |
| Location | Shibata, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shibata Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 141 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 255 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 378 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.95072, 139.32100 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://sinmeigu.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shibata Station, about 1.4 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (神明神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shirakabe Barracks – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Shibata Castle Ruins Park – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Kōji Fukiya Memorial Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Shibata Nishi Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Shibata Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.