Shiramizu Amida-dō: Day Trip from Sendai (136 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shiramizu Amida-dō is a Buddhist temple in Iwaki, about 136 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 白水阿弥陀堂 |
| Location | Iwaki |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Uchigō Station – about 1.6 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 136 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 179 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 411 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1160 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan, Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 37.03651, 140.83720 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://shiramizu-amidado.org/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Uchigō Station, about 1.6 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 (白水阿弥陀堂) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- 21st Century Forest Park – Park, about 3 km away
- Iwakishi Sekitan Kasekikan – Museum, about 3 km away
- Iwaki Yumoto Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Onsen Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Ōdate Castle – Castle, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.