Ōtawara Castle: Day Trip from Tokyo (134 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Ōtawara Castle is a castle in Ōtawara-shi, Tochigi Prefecture, about 134 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 | 大田原城 |
| Location | Ōtawara-shi, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Nasuno Station – about 4.6 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 134 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 172 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 341 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1545 |
| Coordinates | 36.86835, 140.03460 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Nasuno Station, about 4.6 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 (大田原城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Koshin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Nogi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Nasu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Shirahata Castle – Castle, about 6 km away
- Nasunogahara Museum – Museum, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.