Iwatsuki Castle: Day Trip from Tokyo (30 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Iwatsuki Castle is a castle in Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama Prefecture, about 30 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 岩槻城 |
| Location | Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Higashi-iwatsuki Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 30 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 270 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 277 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.95135, 139.71024 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Higashi-iwatsuki Station, about 1.3 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 (岩槻城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Jōgen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Chiraku-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Saifuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Iwatsuki Ningyō Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.