Hikone Shrine: Day Trip from Kyoto (54 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hikone Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, about 54 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 | 彦根神社 |
| Location | Hikone, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hikone-Serikawa Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 54 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 58 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 93 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.26119, 136.25303 |
| 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 Hikone-Serikawa Station, about 0.7 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 (彦根神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chōkyū-ji Temple (Hikone) – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Chiyo Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Sōan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Shiga Gokoku Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Hikone Castle Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.