Okishima: Day Trip from Kyoto (37 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Okishima is a island in Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture, about 37 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 | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 沖島 |
| Location | Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Azuchi Station – about 9.7 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 37 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 74 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 76 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.20778, 136.06333 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Azuchi Station, about 9.7 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 (沖島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Okitsushima Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Isaki-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Ōshima & Okitsushima Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Chōmei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Lake Biwa – Lake, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.