Ōsasahara Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (30 km from Kyoto Station)
Ōsasahara Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Yasu, Shiga Prefecture, about 30 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 | 大笹原神社 |
| Location | Yasu, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shinohara Station – about 2.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 30 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 67 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 75 km (straight line) |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.07649, 136.06585 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shinohara 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 (大笹原神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yasu City History and Folk Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Mount Mikami – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Kinshoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Mikami Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Oda Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.