Kanegasaki-gū: Day Trip from Kyoto (81 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kanegasaki-gū is a Shinto shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, about 81 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 | 金崎宮 |
| Location | Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tsuruga Station – about 2.2 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 81 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 91 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 119 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1890 |
| Coordinates | 35.66450, 136.07400 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://kanegasakigu.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 Tsuruga Station, about 2.2 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (金崎宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kanegasaki Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Konzen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kanegasaki Ryokuchi Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Former Tsuruga Port Station Building – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.