Kūya Falls: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Kyoto Station)
Kūya Falls is a waterfall in Kyoto Prefecture, about 12 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Waterfall |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 空也の滝 |
| Location | Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Torroko Hozukyō station – about 2.8 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 12 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 113 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.05136, 135.64815 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Torroko Hozukyō station, about 2.8 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 (空也の滝) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tsukinowa-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Atago Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Mount Atago – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Jingo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.