Shinpu Castle: Day Trip from Tokyo (121 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shinpu Castle is a castle in Nirasaki, Yamanashi Prefecture, about 121 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 | 新府城 |
| Location | Nirasaki, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shimpu Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 121 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 153 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 256 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1581 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.73583, 138.42528 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shimpu Station, about 0.7 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 (新府城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shōun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Nomi Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Wakamiya Hachiman‑gū – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Uwato Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Takeda-hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.