Akagurisaki lighthouse: Day Trip from Kyoto (60 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Akagurisaki lighthouse is a lighthouse in Ōi-chō, Fukui Prefecture, about 60 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 | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 赤礁埼灯台 |
| Location | Ōi-chō, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kato Station – about 4.8 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 60 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 93 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 117 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1967 |
| Height | 11 m |
| Coordinates | 35.52417, 135.67056 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kato Station, about 4.8 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 (赤礁埼灯台) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nokogirisaki Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 3 km away
- Ōshima Peninsula – Island, about 4 km away
- Kōjō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 7 km away
- Obama Park – Park, about 7 km away
- Kusuyaga-dake – Mountain, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.