Echizen Misaki Lighthouse: Day Trip from Kyoto (112 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Echizen Misaki Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, about 112 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 | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 越前岬灯台 |
| Location | Echizen, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Iehisa Station – about 19.9 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 112 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 123 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 148 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1940 |
| Height | 16 m |
| Coordinates | 35.98206, 135.96006 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Iehisa Station, about 19.9 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 (越前岬灯台) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Ochi – Mountain, about 7 km away
- Snow Crab Museum – Museum, about 8 km away
- Tsurugi Shrine (Echizen, Fukui) – Shinto shrine, about 9 km away
- Hō'un-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 9 km away
- Kareisaki Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.