Towada-Hachimantai National Park (Akita): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Towada-Hachimantai National Park is a park in Iwate Prefecture, Akita Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 231 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 十和田八幡平国立公園 |
| Location | Iwate Prefecture, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Towada-Minami Station – about 10.2 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 231 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 307 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 526 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1936 |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 40.33330, 140.83300 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.env.go.jp/park/towada/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Towada-Minami Station, about 10.2 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 (十和田八幡平国立公園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tsukushi Mori – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Mount Kuromori – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Takaiba Yama – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Sugisawa Yama – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Sasamori Yama – Mountain, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.