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Shiogama Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (13 km from Sendai Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Shiogama Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture, about 13 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sendai.

Shiogama Shrine
Photo: nnh, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeShinto shrine
Name in Japanese鹽竈神社
LocationShiogama, Miyagi Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Hon-Shiogama Station – about 0.9 km
From Sendai Stationabout 13 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 313 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 508 km (straight line)
DesignationsImportant Cultural Property of Japan
Coordinates38.31875, 141.01256
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttp://www.shiogamajinja.jp/
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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