Arato Castle (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Arato Castle is a castle in Nagano Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 171 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 荒砥城 |
| Location | Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Togura Station – about 2.0 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 171 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 184 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 271 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.47981, 138.13644 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Togura Station, about 2.0 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 (荒砥城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Togura-Kamiyamada Onsen – Hot spring, less than 1 km away
- Sarashina Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Chishiki-ji temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Mizukami Funayama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Iruyama Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.