Kotohiki Beach: Day Trip from Kyoto (103 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kotohiki Beach is a beach in Kyōtango-shi, Kyoto 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 | Beach |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 琴引浜 |
| Location | Kyōtango-shi, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Amino Station – about 3.9 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 103 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 118 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 177 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Natural Monument of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Coordinates | 35.69972, 135.04194 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://kotohikihama.info/ |
| 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 Amino Station, about 3.9 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (琴引浜) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hanare Lake – Lake, about 1 km away
- Kaizo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Kotohikihama Singing Sand Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Amino Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Mount Tokura (Kyotango) – Mountain, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.