Somayama Castle: Day Trip from Nagoya (92 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Somayama Castle is a castle in Minami-Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, about 92 km in a straight line from Nagoya Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Nagoya for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 杣山城 |
| Location | Minami-Echizen, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yunoo Station – about 2.4 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 92 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 100 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 139 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.80233, 136.21948 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yunoo Station, about 2.4 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 (杣山城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Soma – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Mount Hino – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Ōshio Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
- Honoke-yama – Mountain, about 7 km away
- Hino Shrine (Takefu City) – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.