Katanoamatsukami-no-yashiro: Location & Nearest Station (15 km from Kyoto Station)
Katanoamatsukami-no-yashiro is a Shinto shrine in Hirakata, Kyoto Prefecture, about 15 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 | 交野天神社 |
| Location | Hirakata, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kuzuha Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 15 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 26 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 114 km (straight line) |
| Established | 787 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.86767, 135.68981 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kuzuha Station, about 1.5 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 (交野天神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shōbō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Kuzuha Battery – Historic site, about 1 km away
- Jiusuen-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Iwashimizu Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Shōkadō – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.