Araki Castle: Day Trip from Kyoto (41 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Araki Castle is a castle in Japan, about 41 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Kyoto for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 荒木城 |
| Location | Japan |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sasayamaguchi Station – about 13.8 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 46 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 142 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.09283, 135.32231 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sasayamaguchi Station, about 13.8 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 (荒木城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sasayama Children's Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Kōfuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Kushi iwamado Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Momii Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Hohokabe Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.