Yonezawa Castle: Day Trip from Sendai (78 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yonezawa Castle is a castle in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, about 78 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 米沢城 |
| Location | Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minami-Yonezawa Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 78 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 250 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 419 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1238 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 37.90960, 140.10500 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| 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 Minami-Yonezawa Station, about 1.5 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 (米沢城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Uesugi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kasuga Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Matsugasaki Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Yoneori Kaikan – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.