Nagaoka Castle (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Nagaoka Castle is a castle in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 200 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 長岡城 |
| Location | Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nagaoka Station – about 0.1 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 200 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 213 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 309 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1537 |
| Coordinates | 37.44742, 138.85314 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nagaoka Station, about 0.1 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 (長岡城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nagaoka War Damage Exhibit Hall – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Shōfuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hiragata Shrine, Nagaoka – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Jūkichi Komagata Memorial Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Senzō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.