Mount Hōrai: Location & Nearest Station (27 km from Kyoto Station)
Mount Hōrai is a mountain in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, about 27 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 | 蓬莱山 |
| Location | Otsu, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shiga Station – about 3.7 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 27 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 67 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 91 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,174 m |
| Coordinates | 35.20944, 135.88543 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shiga Station, about 3.7 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 (蓬莱山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Biwako Valley – Ski resort, about 2 km away
- Juge Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Mount Doman – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Mount Bunagatake – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Myōō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.