Kehi Jingū: Day Trip from Kyoto (80 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kehi Jingū is a Shinto shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, about 80 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 | 氣比神宮 |
| Location | Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tsuruga Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 80 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 91 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 118 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.65472, 136.07473 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://kehijingu.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tsuruga Station, about 1.1 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 (氣比神宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Senbei Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tsuruga Municipal Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Minato Tsuruga Yama Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Former Tsuruga Port Station Building – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kami-Warabe Washi Paper Doll Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.