Mikami Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (25 km from Kyoto Station)
Mikami Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Yasu, Shiga Prefecture, about 25 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 御上神社 |
| Location | Yasu, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yasu Station – about 2.1 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 25 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 62 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 79 km (straight line) |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.04981, 136.02739 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.mikami-jinja.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yasu Station, about 2.1 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (御上神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Mikami – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Tanaka Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Umajiisobe Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Yasu City History and Folk Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Katsube Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.