Mount Nishigatake: Day Trip from Kyoto (51 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Nishigatake is a mountain in Hyōgo Prefecture, about 51 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 | 西ヶ嶽 |
| Location | Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tamba-Ōyama Station – about 7.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 51 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 53 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 151 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 727 m |
| Coordinates | 35.12183, 135.22633 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tamba-Ōyama 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 (西ヶ嶽) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Mitake – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Tōkutsu-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Mount Kogane – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Sasayama Tamamizu lily garden – Park, about 4 km away
- Kasuga Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.