Arashiyama: Location & Nearest Station (9 km from Kyoto Station)
Arashiyama is a mountain in Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, about 9 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 嵐山 |
| Location | Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Torokko Arashiyama Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 9 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 38 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 112 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Elevation | 382 m |
| Coordinates | 35.00958, 135.66639 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| 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 Torokko Arashiyama Station, about 0.9 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 (嵐山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Senkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Iwatayama Monkey Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hōgon-in – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ōkōchi Sansō – Garden, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.