Kareisaki Lighthouse: Day Trip from Kyoto (103 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kareisaki Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, about 103 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 | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 干飯埼灯台 |
| Location | Echizen, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shikibu Station – about 15.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 103 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 113 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 139 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.88806, 135.99583 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shikibu Station, about 15.4 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 (干飯埼灯台) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Snow Crab Museum – Museum, about 4 km away
- Tsurugi Shrine (Echizen, Fukui) – Shinto shrine, about 9 km away
- Echizen Misaki Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 11 km away
- Ōmushi Shrine (Echizen) – Shinto shrine, about 12 km away
- Mount Ochi – Mountain, about 13 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.