Akutagawayama Castle: Location & Nearest Station (19 km from Kyoto Station)
Akutagawayama Castle is a castle in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture, about 19 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 芥川山城 |
| Location | Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takatsuki Station – about 4.2 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 19 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 22 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 122 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1515 |
| Coordinates | 34.88083, 135.58806 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Takatsuki Station, about 4.2 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 (芥川山城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Settsukyo Hot Spring – Hot spring, less than 1 km away
- Aquapia Akutagawa – Park, about 2 km away
- Kamuhatori Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Archaeological Research Center of Takatsuki City – Museum, about 2 km away
- Yasaka Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.