Kawate Castle: Location & Nearest Station (27 km from Nagoya Station)
Kawate Castle is a castle in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, about 27 km in a straight line from Nagoya Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Nagoya.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 川手城 |
| Location | Gifu, Gifu Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ginan Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 27 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 102 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 139 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1353 |
| Coordinates | 35.39545, 136.76283 |
| 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 Ginan 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 (川手城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Dainichi-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hinamori Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kanō Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Yatsurugi Shrine (Ginan) – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Kanō Tenmangū – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.