Kamo Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (8 km from Kyoto Station)
Kamo Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, about 8 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 | 賀茂神社 |
| Location | Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kitayama Station – about 1.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 8 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 46 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 103 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.06028, 135.75278 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kitayama Station, about 1.6 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 (賀茂神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kamigamo Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Ōta Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Koryo Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Jinko-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Daishōgun Shrine (Kita-ku, Kyoto) – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.