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Agata Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Kyoto Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Agata Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, about 12 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.

Agata Shrine
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TypeShinto shrine
Name in Japanese縣神社
LocationUji, Kyoto Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Uji Station – about 0.5 km
From Kyoto Stationabout 12 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 35 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 103 km (straight line)
Coordinates34.88847, 135.80591
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttp://www.agatajinjya.com/

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