Matsuyama Castle: Day Trip from Tokyo (50 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Matsuyama Castle is a castle in Yoshimi, Saitama Prefecture, about 50 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 松山城 |
| Location | Yoshimi, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Higashi-Matsuyama Station – about 1.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 50 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 249 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 279 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 36.03750, 139.42056 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.matsuyamajo.jp |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Higashi-Matsuyama Station, about 1.7 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (松山城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yakyū Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Anraku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Sokushō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Lake Hatchō – Lake, about 3 km away
- Motosu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.