Nishikata Castle: Day Trip from Tokyo (88 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Nishikata Castle is a castle in Tochigi Prefecture, about 88 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 西方城 |
| Location | Tochigi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tōbu Kanasaki Station – about 2.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 88 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 224 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 294 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 36.47361, 139.72000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tōbu Kanasaki Station, about 2.7 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 (西方城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Iō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Habuda Castle – Castle, about 5 km away
- Washinomiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
- Ikiko Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
- Iwane Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.