Kōriyama Castle: Location & Nearest Station (26 km from Osaka Station)
Kōriyama Castle is a castle in Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, about 26 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 郡山城 |
| Location | Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kintetsu-Kōriyama Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 26 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 37 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 116 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1162 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.65192, 135.77894 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kintetsu-Kōriyama Station, about 0.7 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 (郡山城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yanagisawa Bunko Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Eikei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kooriyama Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Genkurō Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tomi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.