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Zao Echo Line
Mountain road over the Zao range between Miyagi and Yamagata, climbing past the emerald Okama crater lake. Opens each spring through towering snow walls and blazes with colour in autumn.
46 km · about 55 min drive
Miyagi, Japan · Asia
Sakamoto sits on the route: 10 minutes from Yachigoya, 46km from Zao Echo Line.
Sakamoto is a town located in Miyagi, Japan. With a population of 12,046, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sakamoto sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sakamoto to your route.
Sakamoto Station (坂元駅, Sakamoto-eki) is a railway station in the town of Yamamoto, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). The original station was severely damaged by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in March 2011, and was relocated to a new location in December 2016.
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Sakamoto is located in Miyagi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 37.9167 latitude, 140.9000 longitude.
Sakamoto has a population of approximately 12,046 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Mountain road over the Zao range between Miyagi and Yamagata, climbing past the emerald Okama crater lake. Opens each spring through towering snow walls and blazes with colour in autumn.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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