Shibata Castle: Day Trip from Sendai (140 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shibata Castle is a castle in Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, about 140 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Sendai for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 新発田城 |
| Location | Shibata, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shibata Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 140 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 256 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 379 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1597 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 37.95547, 139.32541 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| 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 Shibata Station, about 1.5 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 (新発田城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shibata Castle Ruins Park – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Shirakabe Barracks – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kōji Fukiya Memorial Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Shibata Nishi Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Shinmei Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.