Mount Nikkō-Shirane: Day Trip from Tokyo (129 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Nikkō-Shirane is a mountain in Nikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture, about 129 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 | 日光白根山 |
| Location | Nikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Matō Station – about 17.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 129 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 210 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 288 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 2,578 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.79833, 139.37417 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Matō Station, about 17.5 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 (日光白根山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Goshiki Pond – Lake, less than 1 km away
- Konsei Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Yusengatake – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 4 km away
- Marunuma – Lake, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.