Yama-dera Temple: Day Trip from Sendai (39 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yama-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture, about 39 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 立石寺 |
| Location | Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yamadera Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 39 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 299 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 472 km (straight line) |
| Established | 860 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Interest among English readers | about 600 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 38.31256, 140.43739 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.rissyakuji.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 Yamadera Station, about 0.4 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 (立石寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hie Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Jakushō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Yamagata Prefectural General Sports Park – Park, about 6 km away
- Atago Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.