Mount Sazae: Day Trip from Kyoto (85 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Sazae is a mountain in Mihama, Fukui Prefecture, about 85 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 | 蠑螺が岳 |
| Location | Mihama, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tsuruga Station – about 10.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 85 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 100 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 123 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 686 m |
| Coordinates | 35.72491, 136.01229 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tsuruga Station, about 10.6 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 (蠑螺が岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Saihō – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Tateishimisaki Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 4 km away
- Jogu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Funatosisaki Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 5 km away
- Mount Miuchi – Mountain, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.