Mount Kaya: Day Trip from Tokyo (114 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Kaya is a mountain in Kai, Yamanashi Prefecture, about 114 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 | 茅ヶ岳 |
| Location | Kai, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shimpu Station – about 9.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 114 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 163 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 265 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,704 m |
| Coordinates | 35.79500, 138.51389 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shimpu Station, about 9.7 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (茅ヶ岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Kurofuji – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Heidi's Village – Park, about 5 km away
- Kanazakura Shrine, Kofu – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Hikokorozashi Shrine (Hokuto) – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Yakumo Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.