Denden-gū: Location & Nearest Station (8 km from Kyoto Station)
Denden-gū is a Shinto shrine in Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, about 8 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 | 電電宮 |
| Location | Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Arashiyama Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 8 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 38 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 111 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.00981, 135.67789 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.kokuzohourinji.com/dendengu.en.html |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Arashiyama 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (電電宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hōrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ichitani Munakata Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Arashiyama Onsen – Hot spring, less than 1 km away
- Iwatayama Monkey Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Fukuda Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.