Yato Castle: Day Trip from Tokyo (126 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yato Castle is a castle in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, about 126 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 | 谷戸城 |
| Location | Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kai-Koizumi Station – about 3.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 126 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 156 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 257 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.85694, 138.38611 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kai-Koizumi Station, about 3.5 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 (谷戸城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hokuto City Archaeological Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Senryu-ji Temple, Hokuto – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Atsuna Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Homi Suwa Jugosho Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.