Sōmarō: Day Trip from Sendai (117 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Sōmarō is a museum in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, about 117 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 | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 相馬樓 |
| Location | Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sakatakō Freight Terminal – about 0.8 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 117 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 360 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 479 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1808 |
| Designations | Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 38.91942, 139.83328 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.somaro.net/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sakatakō Freight Terminal, about 0.8 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 (相馬樓) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hie Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hiyoriyama Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Homma Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hikarigaoka Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Iimoriyama Park – Park, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.