Namioka Castle (Aomori): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Namioka Castle is a castle in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 269 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 浪岡城 |
| Location | Aomori, Aomori Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Namioka Station – about 2.1 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 269 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 274 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 565 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1373 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 40.71694, 140.60444 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Namioka Station, about 2.1 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 (浪岡城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Namioka Onsen – Hot spring, about 1 km away
- Myōkyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 8 km away
- Kanehiranari-en – Garden, about 8 km away
- Mount Takamori – Mountain, about 8 km away
- Kuroishi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.