Mount Myōkō (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Mount Myōkō is a mountain in Myōkō, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 200 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 妙高山 |
| Location | Myōkō, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Myōkō-Kōgen Station – about 9.0 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 200 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 221 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 288 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 2,454 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.89138, 138.11339 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Myōkō-Kōgen Station, about 9.0 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 (妙高山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sō Falls – Waterfall, about 3 km away
- Tsubame Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Seki Onsen Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 4 km away
- Seki Onsen – Hot spring, about 5 km away
- Naena Falls – Waterfall, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.