Kasagiyama: Day Trip from Kyoto (31 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kasagiyama is a mountain in Kyoto Prefecture, about 31 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 | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 笠置山 |
| Location | Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kasagi Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 31 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 97 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Elevation | 288 m |
| Coordinates | 34.75467, 135.94228 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| 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 Kasagi Station, about 0.9 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 (笠置山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kasagi-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kyū Yagyū-han Karō Yashiki – Museum, about 3 km away
- Hōtoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Yagyū Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Yagyū Hanashōbu Garden – Garden, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.