Takada Castle (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Takada Castle is a castle in Jōetsu-shi, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 209 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 高田城 |
| Location | Jōetsu-shi, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takada Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 209 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 248 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 264 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1614 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 37.11000, 138.25583 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Takada Station, about 1.3 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 (高田城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kobayashi Kokei Memorial Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Joetsu City History Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Joetsu Municipal Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Sakaki Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shinshūōtanihatakadabetsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.