Sakura Castle: Day Trip from Tokyo (41 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Sakura Castle is a castle in Jōnaichō, Chiba Prefecture, about 41 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 | 佐倉城 |
| Location | Jōnaichō, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Keisei-Sakura Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 288 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 308 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1610 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.72199, 140.21672 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Keisei-Sakura Station, about 1.2 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 (佐倉城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sakura Castle Park – Castle, less than 1 km away
- National Museum of Japanese History – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kairin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Makata Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Sakura City Museum of Art – Museum, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.