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Yubunezawa Stone Circle (Iwate): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Yubunezawa Stone Circle is a historic site in Iwate Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 170 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Yubunezawa Stone Circle
Photo: 小池 隆, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeHistoric site
Name in Japanese湯舟沢環状列石
LocationIwate Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Sugo Station – about 4.4 km
From Sendai Stationabout 170 km (straight line)
From Sapporo Stationabout 366 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 471 km (straight line)
DesignationsPrefectural Historic Site
Coordinates39.78117, 141.09753
MapOpen in Google Maps
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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