Iwashimizu Hachimangū: Location & Nearest Station (13 km from Kyoto Station)
Iwashimizu Hachimangū is a Shinto shrine in Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture, about 13 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 | 石清水八幡宮 |
| Location | Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Cable-hachimangū-sanjō Station – about 0.1 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 13 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 27 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 112 km (straight line) |
| Established | 860 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan, Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.87972, 135.70000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://iwashimizu.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Cable-hachimangū-sanjō Station, about 0.1 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 (石清水八幡宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shōkadō – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Aitsuchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hikō Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shōbō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Jiusuen-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.