Amanohashidate: Day Trip from Kyoto (83 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Amanohashidate is a island in Miyazu, Kyoto Prefecture, about 83 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 | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 天橋立 |
| Location | Miyazu, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Amanohashidate Station – about 1.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 83 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 100 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 159 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Important Cultural Landscapes, Place of Scenic Beauty, Special Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Interest among English readers | about 2,100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.56956, 135.19201 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.amanohashidate.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Amanohashidate Station, about 1.6 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (天橋立) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chion-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Amanohashidate Onsen – Hot spring, about 1 km away
- Kono Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Tango Kokubunji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Kyoto Prefectural Tango Regional Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.