Shimodate Castle: Day Trip from Tokyo (73 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shimodate Castle is a castle in Ibaraki Prefecture, about 73 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 | 下館城 |
| Location | Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shimodate-Nikōmae Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 73 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 231 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 307 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.31578, 139.97744 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shimodate-Nikōmae Station, about 0.6 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 (下館城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shimodate Haguro Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Isa Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Kannon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- The Hirosawa City – Park, about 5 km away
- Hōzen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.