Day Trip from Kyoto to Kawakami (Nara): Distance, Stations & Places to Visit
Kawakami, Nara Prefecture is about 74 km from Kyoto Station in a straight line, which puts it within day-trip range of Kyoto for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Straight-line distance from Kyoto Station | about 74 km |
|---|---|
| Stations closest to the city centre | Yoshinoyama Station – 9.8 km |
| Route planner | Open this route in Google Maps (transit) |
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Read the Japan Town plan →Places to visit in and around Kawakami
- Mount Yoshino – Mountain, 7 km from the centre
- Ōminesan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, 9 km from the centre
- Kimpusen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, 9 km from the centre
- Niukawakami Shrine – Shinto shrine, 6 km from the centre
- Yoshino Mikumari Shrine – Shinto shrine, 8 km from the centre
- Yoshimizu Shrine – Shinto shrine, 9 km from the centre
- Yoshino Jingū – Shinto shrine, 11 km from the centre
- Mount Myojin – Mountain, 13 km from the centre
- Seson-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, 14 km from the centre
- Kinpu Shrine – Shinto shrine, 7 km from the centre
- Mount Azami – Mountain, 11 km from the centre
- Mount Hinokizukaokumine – Mountain, 15 km from the centre
See the full list of places near Kawakami →
Before you go
- The distance above is a straight-line figure calculated from map coordinates. Train routes are longer, and travel time depends on the service and transfers, so check the route planner link for today's options.
- Timetables, fares and opening hours change. Please confirm them on official websites before you travel.
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.