Kameyama Castle: Location & Nearest Station (16 km from Kyoto Station)
Kameyama Castle is a castle in Kyoto Prefecture, about 16 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 亀山城 |
| Location | Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kameoka Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 16 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 120 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1578 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.01356, 135.58120 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kameoka Station, about 0.4 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 (亀山城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mizunoki Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Miyake Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Izumo-Taisha-Kyoto-bun'in – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Kuwayama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Murayama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.