Yahiko Shrine (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Yahiko Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Yahiko, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 190 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 彌彦神社 |
| Location | Yahiko, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yahiko Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 190 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 240 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 331 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 37.70660, 138.82600 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.yahiko-jinjya.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yahiko Station, about 1.0 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 (彌彦神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Bō Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mount Yahiko – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Shugetsu-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Iwamuro Onsen – Hot spring, about 4 km away
- Mount Kugami – Mountain, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.