Chikubu Island: Day Trip from Kyoto (60 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Chikubu Island is a island in Nagahama, Shiga 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 | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 竹生島 |
| Location | Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nagahara Station – about 8.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 60 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 73 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 99 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Coordinates | 35.42333, 136.14361 |
| 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 Nagahara Station, about 8.6 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (竹生島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hōgon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tsukubusuma Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Suga Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Nogita Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
- Sekigo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 10 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.