Ōmi Jingū: Location & Nearest Station (10 km from Kyoto Station)
Ōmi Jingū is a Shinto shrine in Otsu, about 10 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 近江神宮 |
| Location | Otsu |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōmijingūmae Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 10 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 49 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 95 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1940 |
| Designations | Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.03244, 135.85131 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://oumijingu.org/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōmijingūmae Station, about 0.6 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (近江神宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Usa Hachimangū (Otsu) – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shiga-hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Hōmyō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Sūfuku-ji Temple Ruins – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Yanagasaki Lakeside Park – Park, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.