Inuyama Castle: Location & Nearest Station (25 km from Nagoya Station)
Inuyama Castle is a castle in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, about 25 km in a straight line from Nagoya Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Nagoya.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 犬山城 |
| Location | Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Inuyama-Yūen Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 25 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 116 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 152 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1469 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan, Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 1,300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.38833, 136.93917 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://inuyama-castle.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Inuyama-Yūen Station, about 0.7 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (犬山城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Haritsuna Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Inuyama Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Uraku-en – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Inuyama Artifacts Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Jōman-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.