Hakusan Shrine (Takashima): Day Trip from Kyoto (42 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hakusan Shrine (Takashima) is a Shinto shrine in Takashima, Shiga Prefecture, about 42 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 白山神社 |
| Location | Takashima, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōmi-Takashima Station – about 2.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 82 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 82 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1200 |
| Coordinates | 35.31222, 136.00000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōmi-Takashima Station, about 2.4 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 (白山神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mio Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Ankan Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Mishima Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Hiyoshi Shrine (Katsuno) – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Oomizo Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.