Sumita Town Folk Museum: Day Trip from Sendai (121 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Sumita Town Folk Museum is a museum in Sumita, Iwate Prefecture, about 121 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 | 住田町民俗資料館 |
| Location | Sumita, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hirakura Station – about 7.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 121 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 423 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 431 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 39.19781, 141.58825 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.town.sumita.iwate.jp/kanko/museum.html |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hirakura Station, about 7.5 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 (住田町民俗資料館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Manzō-ji – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Kōshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Setamai Castle – Castle, about 7 km away
- Itazawa Fortified Manor House – Castle, about 11 km away
- Goyō-zan – Mountain, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.