Sōkō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Sendai (104 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Sōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, about 104 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 | 總光寺 |
| Location | Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minamino Station – about 5.0 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 104 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 354 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 482 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 38.85917, 139.96806 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.sokoji-sakata.com |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Minamino Station, about 5.0 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 (總光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Matsuyama Historical Park – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Matsuyama Cultural Heritage Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Matsuyama Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Chōkai no Mori – Park, about 1 km away
- Omonoimi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.