Mount Atago: Location & Nearest Station (14 km from Kyoto Station)
Mount Atago is a mountain in Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, about 14 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 愛宕山 |
| Location | Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Torroko Hozukyō station – about 3.9 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 14 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 114 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 924 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.06000, 135.63417 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Torroko Hozukyō station, about 3.9 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 (愛宕山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Atago Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tsukinowa-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Kūya Falls – Waterfall, about 2 km away
- Jingo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Saimyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.