Mount Hongu: Day Trip from Kyoto (57 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Hongu is a mountain in Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture, about 57 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 | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 本宮山 |
| Location | Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ayabe Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 57 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 69 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 148 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 92 m |
| Coordinates | 35.29417, 135.26194 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ayabe Station, about 1.2 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 (本宮山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Gunze Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Gunze Memorial Hall – Museum, about 1 km away
- Ōbara Shrine (Fukuchiyama, Kyoto) – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Ankoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 7 km away
- Ashida Hitoshi Memorial Museum – Museum, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.