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Akayu Onsen (Yamagata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Akayu Onsen is a hot spring (onsen) area in Nanyo, Yamagata Prefecture. It is about 266 km from Tokyo Station and 560 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

TypeHot spring
Name in Japanese赤湯温泉
LocationNanyo, Yamagata Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Akayu Station – about 1.7 km
From Sendai Stationabout 67 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 266 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 434 km (straight line)
Coordinates38.04981, 140.16794
MapOpen in Google Maps

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