Lake Biwa: Day Trip from Kyoto (42 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lake Biwa is a lake in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, about 42 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 | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 琵琶湖 |
| Location | Otsu, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōmi-Takashima Station – about 7.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 73 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 81 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Ramsar site |
| Elevation | 84 m |
| Coordinates | 35.25500, 136.08000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōmi-Takashima Station, about 7.5 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 (琵琶湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Okishima – Island, about 5 km away
- Isaki-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Oki-no-Shiraishi – Island, about 6 km away
- Okitsushima Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Shirahige Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.