Mount Kurama: Location & Nearest Station (15 km from Kyoto Station)
Mount Kurama is a mountain in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 15 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 | 鞍馬山 |
| Location | Sakyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kurama Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 15 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 52 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 102 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 584 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 1,200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.11670, 135.76500 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kurama 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 (鞍馬山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kurama-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Yuki Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kifune Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Fudaraku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Iwakura Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.