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Kūya Falls: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Kyoto Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

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.

TypeWaterfall
Name in Japanese空也の滝
LocationKyoto Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Torroko Hozukyō station – about 2.8 km
From Kyoto Stationabout 12 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 41 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 113 km (straight line)
Coordinates35.05136, 135.64815
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