Castlemap

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Castles near Matsusaka

63 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Tamaru Castle, 13 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Osaka Castle — #39 of 8,133 worldwide — 92 km west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Heian Palace, founded c. 775.

Every one of them stands in Japan — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Matsusaka

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 39 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q460829.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Matsusaka?

The Castlemap atlas maps 63 landmarks (34 castles · 8 palaces & châteaux · 21 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Matsusaka, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Matsusaka?

Tamaru Castle, a castle 13 km south-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Matsusaka?

Osaka Castle, ranked #39 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 92 km west from Matsusaka.

What is the oldest castle near Matsusaka?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Heian Palace, founded c. 775 — 87 km north-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Tsu (16 km) · Iga (40 km) · Yokkaichi (44 km) · Kōka (54 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.