Mount Myōjin: Location & Nearest Station (15 km from Kyoto Station)
Mount Myōjin is a mountain in Takatsuki, Osaka 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 | 明神ヶ岳 |
| Location | Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Umahori Station – about 4.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 15 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 31 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 119 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 524 m |
| Coordinates | 34.96972, 135.59472 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Umahori Station, about 4.6 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 (明神ヶ岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kashifune Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kuwayama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Murayama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Mount Oshio – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Shinomura Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.