Kanegasaki Castle: Day Trip from Kyoto (81 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kanegasaki Castle is a castle in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, about 81 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Kyoto for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 金ヶ崎城 |
| Location | Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tsuruga Station – about 2.3 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 81 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 92 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 119 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.66608, 136.07417 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tsuruga Station, about 2.3 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 (金ヶ崎城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kanegasaki-gū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Konzen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kanegasaki Ryokuchi Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Former Tsuruga Port Station Building – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.