Kasori Shell Mound: Day Trip from Tokyo (36 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kasori Shell Mound is a historic site in Wakaba-ku, Chiba Prefecture, about 36 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 | Historic site |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 加曽利貝塚 |
| Location | Wakaba-ku, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Oguradai Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 36 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 300 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 302 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Special Historic Site |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.62333, 140.16472 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.chiba.jp/kasori/infomation/overview/kasori_index.html |
| 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 Oguradai Station, about 0.8 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 (加曽利貝塚) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Jonokoshi Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Ōmiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Eifuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Shiroyama Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Kiide Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.