Mount Aka: Day Trip from Tokyo (130 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Aka is a mountain in Nagano Prefecture, about 130 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 | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 赤岳 |
| Location | Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kiyosato Station – about 8.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 130 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 161 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 261 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 2,899 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.97056, 138.37000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kiyosato Station, about 8.3 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 (赤岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Naka – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Mount Amida – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Mount Yoko – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Mount Gongen – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Akaiwanoatama – Mountain, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.