Matsushiro Castle (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Matsushiro Castle is a castle in Nagano, Nagano Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 172 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 松代城 |
| Location | Nagano, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shinonoi Station – about 5.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 172 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 195 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 281 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1560 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.56600, 138.19600 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.sanadahoumotsukan.com/cn/facility_detail.php?n=7 |
| 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 Shinonoi Station, about 5.4 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 (松代城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sanada Treasures Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Zōzan Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Honsei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Zōzan Memorial Hall – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Daiei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.