Lake Suigetsu: Day Trip from Kyoto (67 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lake Suigetsu is a lake in Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture, about 67 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 | 水月湖 |
| Location | Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kiyama Station – about 2.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 67 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 101 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 104 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.58333, 135.88333 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kiyama Station, about 2.4 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 (水月湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Uwase Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Kuniyoshi Castle – Castle, about 8 km away
- Tsunegami-misaki Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.