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Akayama Castle: Location & Nearest Station (19 km from Tokyo Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Akayama Castle is a castle in Saitama Prefecture, about 19 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

TypeCastle
Name in Japanese赤山城
LocationSaitama Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Araijuku Station – about 1.1 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 19 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 270 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 286 km (straight line)
Coordinates35.85031, 139.74692
MapOpen in Google Maps

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