Akō Castle: Day Trip from Osaka (101 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Akō Castle is a castle in Akō-shi, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 101 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 | 赤穂城 |
| Location | Akō-shi, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Banshū-Akō Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 101 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 128 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 179 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1661 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.74567, 134.38898 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.ako-hyg.ed.jp/bunkazai/akojo/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Banshū-Akō Station, about 1.3 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 (赤穂城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ako City Museum of History – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Akō Ōishi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Ako Folk Culture Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kagaku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tadenohana Flower Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.