Katsuyama Castle: Day Trip from Nagoya (105 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Katsuyama Castle is a castle in Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture, about 105 km in a straight line from Nagoya Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Nagoya for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 勝山城 |
| Location | Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Katsuyama Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 105 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 137 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 176 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1579 |
| Coordinates | 36.06106, 136.50046 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Katsuyama Station, about 0.9 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 (勝山城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest Park – Park, about 3 km away
- Katsuyama Castle Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Heisenji Hakusan Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Mount Haku – Mountain, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.