Mount Minako: Location & Nearest Station (25 km from Kyoto Station)
Mount Minako is a mountain in Otsu, about 25 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 | 皆子山 |
| Location | Otsu |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hōrai Station – about 7.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 25 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 64 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 95 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 972 m |
| Coordinates | 35.20222, 135.83528 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hōrai Station, about 7.6 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 (皆子山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Hōrai – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Bujō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Modorogi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Myōō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Biwako Valley – Ski resort, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.