Moto Sakura Castle: Day Trip from Tokyo (45 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Moto Sakura Castle is a castle in Shisui, Chiba Prefecture, about 45 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 | 本佐倉城 |
| Location | Shisui, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōsakura Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 45 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 287 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 312 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.72754, 140.25901 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōsakura 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (本佐倉城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shōin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Makata- Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shōrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Jindai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Rokusho Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.