Takeshi's Castle, Machida

#2 among attractions in Machida

Forts and castles, Top attraction

Map

Facts and practical information

Takeshi's Castle is a Japanese game show that aired between 1986 and 1990 on the Tokyo Broadcasting System. It features the Japanese comedian Takeshi Kitano as a count who owns a castle and sets up difficult physical challenges for players to get to him. The show became a cult television hit around the world. It was highly influential on global popular culture, inspiring a genre of game shows involving physical challenges and painful entertainment, as well as other media. A special live "revival" was broadcast on 2 April 2005, for TBS's 50th anniversary celebrations. ()

Local name: 痛快なりゆき番組風雲!たけし城 Coordinates: 35°34'6"N, 139°29'2"E

Address

青葉区 (qing ye qu)Machida Japan

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Machida

Day trips

Takeshi's Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kodomonokuni Theme Park, Fits Climbing Gym, Wako University, Tamagawa University.

0.6 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park
Kodomonokuni Theme Park, Yokohama
15 min walk • Kodomonokuni Theme Park is an amusement park near Tokyo, located in Yokohama, Japan. The park's name means Children's Country. As the name implies, it is more oriented towards young children than teenagers.
1.3 miNW
35°35'3"N • 139°28'19"E
Fits Climbing Gym, Machida
33 min walk • Climbing
0.7 miNW
Universities and schools
Wako University, Machida
18 min walk • Wako University is a private university in Japan. It is located in Machida, Tokyo. Wako University is part of a comprehensive educational institute called Wako-Gakuen, that includes kindergarten, two elementary schools, junior high school and high school. All schools are located in Tokyo.
0.9 miW
Universities and schools
Tamagawa University, Machida
24 min walk • Tamagawa University is a Japanese university in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. The university consists of 16 departments in seven faculties, as well as seven programs leading to a master's degree and four programs leading to a doctorate degree.
1.3 miSW
Universities and schools
Showa Pharmaceutical University, Machida
33 min walk • Showa Pharmaceutical University is a private university at Machida, Tokyo, Japan. The predecessor, Showa Women's Pharmaceutical Junior College, was founded in 1930, and it was chartered as a university in 1949.
0.6 miE
Universities and schools
Tsurukawa Women's Junior College, Machida
15 min walk • Tsurukawa Women's Junior College is a private junior college in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. The precursor of the school was founded in 1926, and it was chartered as a university in 1968.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Takeshi's Castle?

Nearby attractions include Tsurukawa Women's Junior College, Machida (15 min walk), Wako University, Machida (18 min walk), Tamagawa University, Machida (24 min walk).

How to get to Takeshi's Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Takeshi's Castle:

Bus

緑山スタジオ • Lines: 青56, 鶴06, 鶴07 (4 min walk)
緑山 • Lines: 青56, 鶴09 (7 min walk)

Train

へリサイクルローリングサイクル (18 min walk)
Kodomonokuni (19 min walk)

Metro

Tsurukawa • Lines: Oh (27 min walk)
玉川学園前 • Lines: Oh (31 min walk)

Takeshi's Castle, Machida

Facts and practical information

Takeshi's Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kodomonokuni Theme Park, Yokohama

Fits Climbing Gym, Machida

Wako University, Machida

Tamagawa University, Machida

Showa Pharmaceutical University, Machida

Tsurukawa Women's Junior College, Machida

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Takeshi's Castle?

How to get to Takeshi's Castle by public transport?