Three Mountains of Dewa: Day Trip from Sendai (88 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Three Mountains of Dewa is a mountain in Yamagata Prefecture, about 88 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 | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 出羽三山 |
| Location | Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takaya Station – about 14.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 88 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 329 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 474 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Japan Heritage |
| Elevation | 1,984 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 600 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 38.63864, 139.98847 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://nihonisan-dewasanzan.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Takaya Station, about 14.5 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 (出羽三山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Haguro – Mountain, about 7 km away
- Dewa Sanzan History Museum – Museum, about 7 km away
- Dewa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
- Five-storied Pagoda, Haguro-san – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
- Ideha Cultural Museum – Museum, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.