Hikō Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Kyoto Station)
Hikō Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture, about 12 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 | 飛行神社 |
| Location | Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Iwashimizu-hachimangū Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 12 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 28 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 112 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1915 |
| Coordinates | 34.88378, 135.70300 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.hikoujinjya.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Iwashimizu-hachimangū 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 (飛行神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Aitsuchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shōkadō – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Iwashimizu Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shōbō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Jiusuen-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.