Asakura Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (13 km from Kyoto Station)
Asakura Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, about 13 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 旦椋神社 |
| Location | Uji, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōkubo Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 13 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 32 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 106 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.87259, 135.77491 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōkubo Station, about 0.3 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 (旦椋神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hirai Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Utoro Peace Memorial Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hirakawa haiji ato – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Kuse temple ruins – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Saguri Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.