Oiso Shrine: Day Trip from Kyoto (40 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Oiso Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture, about 40 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 | 奥石神社 |
| Location | Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hirata Station – about 2.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 66 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 77 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.13017, 136.16177 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hirata Station, about 2.6 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 (奥石神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kyōrin-bō Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kannonshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Kannonji Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Mitsukuri Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Mount Akagami – Mountain, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.