Whale Town Oshika: Day Trip from Sendai (55 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Whale Town Oshika is a museum in Ayukawahama, about 55 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 | ホエールタウンおしか |
| Location | Ayukawahama |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Urashuku Station – about 17.6 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 55 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 329 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 531 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 38.29481, 141.50975 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://oshika.miyagi.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Urashuku Station, about 17.6 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 (ホエールタウンおしか) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Oshika Gobansho Park – Park, about 1 km away
- Koganeyama Shrine (Ishinomaki) – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Ajishima – Island, about 4 km away
- Kinkasan – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Kinkasan Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.