Takata Matsubara: Day Trip from Sendai (105 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Takata Matsubara is a island in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, about 105 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 | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 高田松原 |
| Location | Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sakari Station – about 11.8 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 105 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 404 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 453 km (straight line) |
| Designations | 100 Landscapes of Shōwa |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 39.00344, 141.62514 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sakari Station, about 11.8 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (高田松原) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Takatamatsubara Memorial Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Lake Furukawanuma – Lake, less than 1 km away
- Rikuzentakata City Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Fumon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.