Tsuruga Castle: Day Trip from Kyoto (79 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Tsuruga Castle is a castle in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, about 79 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Kyoto for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 敦賀城 |
| Location | Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tsuruga Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 79 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 91 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 118 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.65418, 136.06552 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tsuruga Station, about 1.4 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 (敦賀城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kami-Warabe Washi Paper Doll Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Stone Lantern at Suzaki – Lighthouse, less than 1 km away
- Tsuruga Municipal Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Minato Tsuruga Yama Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kehi Jingū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.