Namura Shrine: Day Trip from Kyoto (35 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Namura Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Ōmi Province, Shiga Prefecture, about 35 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 苗村神社 |
| Location | Ōmi Province, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kyocera-mae Station – about 4.9 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 70 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 70 km (straight line) |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.06486, 136.12792 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://namurajinjya.ryuoh.org/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kyocera-mae Station, about 4.9 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (苗村神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ryūō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Ganjo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Choko-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Ōsasahara Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Yamabe Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.