Saiin Kasuga Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (3 km from Kyoto Station)
Saiin Kasuga Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, about 3 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 | 西院春日神社 |
| Location | Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Saiin Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 3 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 106 km (straight line) |
| Established | 833 |
| Coordinates | 35.00500, 135.72944 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.kasuga.or.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Saiin Station, about 0.3 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 (西院春日神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sumino-bō Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Mibu-dera – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Nagi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Hanazono University Historical Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Shintoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.