Shiwa Castle: Day Trip from Sendai (160 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shiwa Castle is a castle in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, about 160 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 | 志波城 |
| Location | Morioka, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Maegata Station – about 3.0 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 160 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 377 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 461 km (straight line) |
| Established | 803 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 39.68625, 141.10639 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.morioka.iwate.jp/kankou/kankou/1037106/rekishi/1009476/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Maegata Station, about 3.0 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 (志波城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Oomiya Shrine (morioka) – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Iwate Museum of Art – Museum, about 2 km away
- Morioka City Study Museum of Archeological Site – Museum, about 2 km away
- Morioka Children Science Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Isari Fortified Manor House – Castle, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.