Echigo Shimazaki Castle (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Echigo Shimazaki Castle is a castle in Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 200 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 島崎城 |
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ojimaya Station – about 1.9 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 200 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 230 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 318 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.59178, 138.76903 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ojimaya Station, about 1.9 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 (島崎城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Myōhō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Echigo Muraoka Castle – Castle, about 4 km away
- Teradomari Aquarium – Park, about 5 km away
- Shirayamahime Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Hōfuku-ji Temple (Nagaoka) – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.