Mount Kusatsu-Shirane: Day Trip from Tokyo (154 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Kusatsu-Shirane is a mountain in Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, about 154 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 | 草津白根山 |
| Location | Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Fukurogura Station – about 12.1 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 154 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 221 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 275 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 2,160 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.64528, 138.52833 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Fukurogura Station, about 12.1 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 (草津白根山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Manza Onsen – Hot spring, about 2 km away
- Manza Onsen Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 2 km away
- Mount Motoshirane – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Yokote – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Jōfu Falls – Waterfall, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.