Sasayama Castle: Day Trip from Osaka (48 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Sasayama Castle is a castle in Tamba-Sasayama, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 48 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Osaka for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 篠山城 |
| Location | Tamba-Sasayama, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sasayamaguchi Station – about 4.1 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 48 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 50 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 152 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1609 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.07325, 135.21772 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://withsasayama.jp/osyoin/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sasayamaguchi Station, about 4.1 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (篠山城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tambasasayama Historical Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kasuga Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Sasayama Tamamizu lily garden – Park, about 1 km away
- Tōkutsu-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Ryuzo-ji Temple (Tambasasayama) – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.