Housono Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (25 km from Kyoto Station)
Housono Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Yamashiro Province, Kyoto Prefecture, about 25 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 | 祝園神社 |
| Location | Yamashiro Province, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shin-Hōsono Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 25 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 29 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 108 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.76802, 135.80157 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shin-Hōsono Station, about 1.2 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 (祝園神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Jōnen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Raikō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Takeuchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Kuraoka Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Inaue Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.