Akatsuka Castle: Location & Nearest Station (16 km from Tokyo Station)
Akatsuka Castle is a castle in Akatsuka, Saitama Prefecture, about 16 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 赤塚城 |
| Location | Akatsuka, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Takashimadaira Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 16 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 259 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 296 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1456 |
| Coordinates | 35.78458, 139.64364 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Takashimadaira Station, about 0.8 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 (赤塚城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Itabashi Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Itabashi Historical Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Jōren-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hikawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Suwa Shrine (Itabashi-ku) – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.