Kasama Castle: Day Trip from Tokyo (90 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kasama Castle is a castle in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, about 90 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 | 笠間城 |
| Location | Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kasama Station – about 2.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 90 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 216 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 334 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1219 |
| Coordinates | 36.38249, 140.26748 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.kasama.lg.jp/page/page000776.html |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kasama Station, about 2.2 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 (笠間城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sashinō Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mount Sashiro – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Shōfuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kasama Nichidō Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kasama Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.