Aochi Castle: Location & Nearest Station (20 km from Kyoto Station)
Aochi Castle is a castle in Shiga Prefecture, about 20 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 | 青地城 |
| Location | Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kusatsu Station – about 2.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 20 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 55 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 84 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.00300, 135.97706 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kusatsu Station, about 2.6 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 (青地城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Otsuki Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Otsuki-taisha – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Kusatsu-juku Kaidō Kōryūkan – Museum, about 2 km away
- Oshioi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Tachiki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.