Matsumoto Castle: Day Trip from Nagoya (154 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Matsumoto Castle is a castle in Marunouchi, Nagano Prefecture, about 154 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 | 松本城 |
| Location | Marunouchi, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kita-Matsumoto Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 154 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 173 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 244 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1504 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan, Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 5,100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.23889, 137.96917 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.matsumoto-castle.jp/ |
| 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 Kita-Matsumoto 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 (松本城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Matsumoto Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Matsumoto City Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Yohashira Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Former Kaichi School – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Former Catholic Parsonage – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.