Akashi Castle: Day Trip from Osaka (46 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Akashi Castle is a castle in Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 46 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Osaka for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 明石城 |
| Location | Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Akashi Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 46 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 79 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 182 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1617 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.65250, 134.99167 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.akashijo.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Akashi 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 (明石城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Akashi Park – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Akashi City Museum of Culture – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Daishou-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Honsho-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Komyou-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.