Taga Castle: Location & Nearest Station (11 km from Sendai Station)
Taga Castle is a castle in Tagajō, Miyagi Prefecture, about 11 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sendai.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 多賀城 |
| Location | Tagajō, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kokufu-Tagajō Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 11 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 311 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 505 km (straight line) |
| Established | 724 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Special Historic Site |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 38.30667, 140.98833 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.thm.pref.miyagi.jp/kenkyusyo/explanation.html |
| 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 Kokufu-Tagajō Station, 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 (多賀城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tagajō Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Ukishima Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mutsu Sōsha-no-miya – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tōhoku History Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Taga Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.