Inner Lake: Day Trip from Kyoto (38 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Inner Lake is a lake in Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture, about 38 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 | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 西の湖 |
| Location | Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Azuchi Station – about 2.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 38 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 70 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 76 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Ramsar site |
| Coordinates | 35.15814, 136.11475 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Azuchi Station, about 2.5 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 (西の湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sōken-ji – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Azuchi Castle Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Jōsgon-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Hyde Memorial Hall and Kyōiku Kaikan – Museum, about 3 km away
- Vories Memorial Hall – Museum, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.