Tamanawa Castle: Day Trip from Tokyo (43 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Tamanawa Castle is a castle in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, about 43 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 | 玉縄城 |
| Location | Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōfuna Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 240 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 344 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1512 |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.35344, 139.51500 |
| 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 Ōfuna 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 (玉縄城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tamanawa Jinya – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Suwa Shrine (Kamakura) – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tamanawa History Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Ryūhō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Teisō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.