Makishima Castle: Location & Nearest Station (10 km from Kyoto Station)
Makishima Castle is a castle in Kyoto Prefecture, about 10 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.

| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 槇島城 |
| Location | Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mimurodo Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 10 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 103 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.89908, 135.79789 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mimurodo Station, about 0.8 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 (槇島城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ebisujima Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hōjō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Hashihime Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Ogura Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- The Tale of Genji Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.