Yachi Hachimangū: Day Trip from Sendai (53 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yachi Hachimangū is a Shinto shrine in Kahoku, Yamagata Prefecture, about 53 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 谷地八幡宮 |
| Location | Kahoku, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Jimmachi Station – about 5.9 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 53 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 309 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 474 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1091 |
| Coordinates | 38.42605, 140.31306 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Jimmachi Station, about 5.9 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 (谷地八幡宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kahoku-cho Benibana Material Hall – Museum, about 2 km away
- Jion-ji Temple (Sagae) – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Chōkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Sagae Hachinangū – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Manabia Terrace – Museum, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.