Minakuchi Castle: Day Trip from Kyoto (37 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Minakuchi Castle is a castle in Kōka-shi, Shiga Prefecture, about 37 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Kyoto for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 水口城 |
| Location | Kōka-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minakuchi Jōnan Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 37 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 68 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 69 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.97045, 136.16458 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Minakuchi Jōnan Station, about 0.2 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 (水口城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Minakuchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Daitoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kashiwagi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Minakuchi Sports no Mori – Park, about 1 km away
- Kawata Shrine (Koka) – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.